# Collage Maker vs Photo Collage Maker & Printer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Collage Maker at 179K against Photo Collage Maker & Printer's 3K. Collage Maker also leads on chart position (#102 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Photo Collage Maker & Printer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Photo Collage Maker & Printer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 179K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 62% positive.

Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, Photo Collage Maker & Printer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Photo Collage Maker & Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (179K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage-ai/id530957474/reviews)** | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-maker-and-printer/id917397212/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **179K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Vitalij Schaefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/393749449) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

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

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Photo & Video, #130 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


### Photo Collage Maker & Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-maker-and-printer/id917397212)

Create custom-sized photo collages for any platform or print. Choose from numerous layouts and backgrounds, then easily share, save, or print your designs. Offers extensive customization for unique photo arrangements.

**Highlights:** Custom collage sizing, Print-ready output options, 300+ collage layouts, 100+ background images, Image rotation and resizing, Save, share, and print functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all collage layouts | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all background images | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features and remove ads | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick and efficient collage creation
- 💡 Variety of templates and customization options
- 🤑 One-time payment for full features
- 📷 Good for resizing and reducing photo size

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads even after paid unlock
- 🤔 Confusing layout and settings
- 🔒 Inability to save progress or copy adjusted photos
- 💸 Separate purchases required for different devices

**Reported bugs**

- Print function not working as expected
- Certain features not available despite paid unlock

**Requested features**

- Add a simple 4x4 grid template
- Allow cropping and resizing of individual photos
- Implement an option to save progress and collages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Photo Collage Maker & Printer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Photo Collage Maker & Printer?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 179K ratings, while Photo Collage Maker & Printer averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Photo Collage Maker & Printer have ads?

Both Collage Maker and Photo Collage Maker & Printer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Photo Collage Maker & Printer?

Collage Maker ships an update fortnightly, and Photo Collage Maker & Printer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Photo Collage Maker & Printer on October 29, 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.*