# Picture Collage Maker vs PhotoFrame Simple

The clearest difference is rating: PhotoFrame Simple at 4.7 against Picture Collage Maker's 4.4. PhotoFrame Simple also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (56% vs 46%). Picture Collage Maker's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 414). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Collage Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PhotoFrame Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhotoFrame Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Collage Maker has 20K ratings behind it against 414, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Picture Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 56% of PhotoFrame Simple's.

Picture Collage Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, PhotoFrame Simple every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Collage Maker | PhotoFrame Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage-maker-frames/id536422900/reviews) | **[4.7 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoframe-simple/id824851969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 414 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **56.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage-maker-frames/id536422900)

Easily combine multiple photos into stunning collages with over 1000 adjustable frames and templates. Enhance your images with effects, stickers, and text before sharing on social media. Offers professional editing tools and a vast library of designs.

**Highlights:** 1000+ adjustable frames, PIP frames, Magazine frames from cloud, 3000+ social media templates, Full photo editor, Add labels and stickers, Apply photo effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Monthly with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Half Yearly | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Vintage Effects Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frames Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro version - All upgrades | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove watermark and ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro App | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Lots of frames and templates
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💫 Awesome features
- 🖼️ Helps create nice collages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🤖 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🗂️ Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Frames and templates not loading
- Collages not saving properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Paid features not unlocking as expected
- Navigation issues and UI bugs

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and edit projects
- More free frame and template options
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve app stability and performance
- Better organization and discoverability of features


### 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 Picture Collage Maker free?

Picture 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, Picture Collage Maker or PhotoFrame Simple?

PhotoFrame Simple is rated higher. Picture Collage Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while PhotoFrame Simple averages 4.7 from 414 ratings.

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

Both Picture Collage Maker and PhotoFrame Simple show ads.

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

Picture Collage Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and PhotoFrame Simple every 5 days. Most recently, Picture Collage Maker was updated on October 16, 2026 and PhotoFrame Simple on October 16, 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.*