# Collage Maker vs Double Exposure Effect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Double Exposure Effect at 100% against Collage Maker's 62%. Double Exposure Effect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Collage Maker's advantage is ratings volume (177K vs 19) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Double Exposure Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 19, 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 Double Exposure Effect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Double Exposure Effect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Double Exposure Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-exposure-effect/id6473553399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Andrey Banshchikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/856883894) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Photo & Video, #127 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


### Double Exposure Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-exposure-effect/id6473553399)

Blend two images together to create unique and artistic compositions. Select photos from your library or take new ones, then merge them to craft captivating visuals that blend emotions, landscapes, and memories.

**Highlights:** Blend two images, Select photos from library, Capture new photos with camera, Create artistic compositions, Merge emotions and landscapes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Double Exposure Effect free?

Double Exposure Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Double Exposure Effect?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Double Exposure Effect averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Double Exposure Effect have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; Double Exposure Effect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Double Exposure Effect?

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Double Exposure Effect every 5 days. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Double Exposure Effect on September 3, 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.*