# Collage Maker vs Pic Grid

Collage Maker and Pic Grid both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pic Grid's. Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (177K vs 31) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). Pic Grid's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pic Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Collage Maker against 4.9 for Pic Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pic Grid's.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Pic Grid every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Pic Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews) | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-grid-picture-layout-maker/id6470999818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [SCREENFED LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711246091) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Photo & Video, #123 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| All in one | $9.99 | 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


### Pic Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-grid-picture-layout-maker/id6470999818)

Easily create stunning Instagram feeds by dividing large photos into square tiles. Enhance your profile with unique grid layouts and professional highlight covers. Transform your photos into captivating visual stories in minutes.

**Highlights:** Create Instagram grid layouts, Divide photos into square tiles, Design custom highlight covers, Save grids to camera roll, Seamlessly post to Instagram, No signup required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Pic Grid free?

Pic Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Pic Grid?

Pic Grid is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Pic Grid averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Pic Grid have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; Pic Grid does not.

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

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pic Grid every 6 weeks. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pic Grid on June 1, 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.*