# Collage Maker vs PhotoFrame Simple

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Collage Maker at 177K against PhotoFrame Simple's 414. Collage Maker also leads on chart position (#88 vs unranked). PhotoFrame Simple's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PhotoFrame Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for PhotoFrame Simple. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 414, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 63% positive.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, PhotoFrame Simple every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | PhotoFrame Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.7 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoframe-simple/id824851969/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 414 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 28 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) | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Photo & Video, #122 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


### PhotoFrame Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoframe-simple/id824851969)

Create unique photo and video collages with customizable frames, rounded corners, and various sizes. Add text captions and save your favorite designs. Adjust printable areas for perfect prints.

**Highlights:** Customizable photo and video collages, Adjustable frame shapes and rounded corners, Multiple print and wallpaper sizes, Video collage support (up to 6 videos), Printable area adjustment, Add text captions and date stamps, Save favorite frame designs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is PhotoFrame Simple free?

PhotoFrame Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while PhotoFrame Simple averages 4.7 from 414 ratings.

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

Both Collage Maker and PhotoFrame Simple show ads.

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

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhotoFrame Simple every 5 days. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and PhotoFrame Simple on September 23, 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.*