# PhotoGrid vs Split Video Maker Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotoGrid at 90% against Split Video Maker Camera's 10%. PhotoGrid also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 36 months). Split Video Maker Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoGrid sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Split Video Maker Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhotoGrid holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoGrid has 118K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of PhotoGrid's written reviews are positive against 10% of Split Video Maker Camera's.

PhotoGrid ships an update weekly, Split Video Maker Camera every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoGrid | Split Video Maker Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photogrid-video-collage-maker/id543577420/reviews)** | [2.9 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-video-maker-camera/id1448022400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **118K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 36 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 376 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JUPITER PALACE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705181831) | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photogrid-video-collage-maker/id543577420)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #185 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning social media content with a versatile collage maker. Combine photos and videos, add text and stickers, and design custom layouts for platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Offers powerful editing tools and marketing features.

**Highlights:** Video collage creation, Social media marketing tools, 20,000+ collage templates, Freestyle photo stitching, Powerful photo editing tools, Customizable watermarks and text

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Perfect Grid Experience | $2.99 | per month |
| PhotoGrid weekly2.99 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PhotoGrid Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| PhotoGrid Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Perfect Grid Experience | $23.99 | per year |
| PhotoGrid Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PhotoGrid VIP | $33.99 | per year |
| PhotoGrid VIP | $33.99 | per year |
| PhotoGrid Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Layout Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI Vidoe | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of editing options
- 💯 Great for collages and photo grids
- 🔥 Awesome features for free version
- 🤩 Helpful for creating social media content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Too many premium features
- 🤬 Aggressive ads and paywalls
- ⏱️ Slow processing and saving times
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 🔍 Confusing layout changes

**Reported bugs**

- Photos get blurry when uploaded to the app
- Editing tools like eraser are glitchy and unreliable
- Saved projects sometimes lose formatting and layouts
- Login issues and inability to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Add search function for stickers and backgrounds
- Allow custom watermark uploads
- Improve video editing and syncing capabilities
- Provide one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Restore previously free features that are now paywalled


### Split Video Maker Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-video-maker-camera/id1448022400)

Create unique split-screen videos by capturing multiple clips with a dual camera. Clone yourself or capture events over time to produce fun, twin-like videos. Enhance your creations with filters and share them easily.

**Highlights:** Dual camera recording, Video cloning, Multiple layout options, Quality effect filters, One-tap social media sharing, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Split Video Maker Camera | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoGrid free?

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

### Is Split Video Maker Camera free?

Split Video Maker Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoGrid or Split Video Maker Camera?

PhotoGrid is rated higher. PhotoGrid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Split Video Maker Camera averages 2.9 from 88 ratings.

### Do PhotoGrid or Split Video Maker Camera have ads?

PhotoGrid shows ads; Split Video Maker Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoGrid or Split Video Maker Camera?

PhotoGrid ships an update weekly, and Split Video Maker Camera every 36 months. Most recently, PhotoGrid was updated on September 26, 2026 and Split Video Maker Camera on September 22, 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.*