# Collage Maker vs Collage Maker

Collage Maker and Collage Maker both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Collage Maker's. Collage Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown). Collage Maker's advantage is ratings volume (177K vs 42) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Collage Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Collage Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 42, 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 100% of Collage Maker's.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Collage Maker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews) | **[4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-picture-layout/id6497485461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Practical Apps from Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741404046) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #88 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


### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-picture-layout/id6497485461)

Create dynamic before-and-after videos with a smooth wipe transition. Easily showcase transformations, progress, or differences between two images with customizable animations and formats. Perfect for personal or professional visual storytelling.

**Highlights:** Before and after video creation, Wipe transition effect, Customizable animation speed, Adjustable slider aesthetics, Multiple video formats, Direct saving and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

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

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Collage Maker averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.

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

Collage Maker shows ads; Collage Maker does not.

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

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Collage Maker every 10 days. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Collage Maker on August 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.*