# Collage Maker vs Grid Maker Photo Layout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grid Maker Photo Layout at 100% against Collage Maker's 62%. Grid Maker Photo Layout also leads on ads (none vs shown). Collage Maker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Grid Maker Photo Layout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 178K ratings behind it against 199, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grid Maker Photo Layout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, Grid Maker Photo Layout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Grid Maker Photo Layout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (178K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.4 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-maker-photo-layout/id6443739741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **178K** | 199 |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 269 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Jody Fortuin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654962058) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Photo & Video, #145 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning photo and video collages with over 20,000 layouts, effects, and stickers. This all-in-one editor offers AI tools for background removal, image enhancement, and artistic filters. Design unique scrapbooks, animated collages, and personalized cards for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 20,000+ stylish layouts, AI tools (background removal, art generator), Video collage and slideshow maker, Exclusive stickers and backgrounds, Freestyle scrapbook mode, Pro selfie editor, 3D and curve text design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker | $4.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker ▣ | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Collage Maker | $4.99 | per month |
| The Best Photo Collage Maker ◈ | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Collage Maker AI | $12.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker ◧ | $35.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker | $39.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker ◈ | $47.99 | per year |
| The Best Collage Maker AI | $69.99 | per year |
| Jointer | Free | one-time |
| 200 AI Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| All in one | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 AI Credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of features
- 💡 Versatile for photos, videos, and collages
- 😊 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Watermark issues

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues and lost work
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unreliable performance and frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- More free templates and layouts
- Improved text editing capabilities
- Better video editing features
- Ability to use own fonts and backgrounds


### Grid Maker Photo Layout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-maker-photo-layout/id6443739741)

Plan and enhance your Instagram feed with powerful photo editing and a unique grid-splitting tool. Preview your feed's aesthetic before posting to maintain a cohesive visual theme and captivate followers.

**Highlights:** Powerful photo editing tools, Split photos into nine grid parts, Customizable grid layouts, Feed preview functionality, Seamless Instagram sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Grids Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Grids Weekly PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Free Trial PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo Grid Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

Collage Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grid Maker Photo Layout free?

Grid Maker Photo Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Grid Maker Photo Layout?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 178K ratings, while Grid Maker Photo Layout averages 4.4 from 199 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Grid Maker Photo Layout have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; Grid Maker Photo Layout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Grid Maker Photo Layout?

Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, and Grid Maker Photo Layout every 3 weeks. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on October 18, 2026 and Grid Maker Photo Layout on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*