# Picture Frames Creator vs Collage Maker

Picture Frames Creator and Collage Maker both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Picture Frames Creator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Collage Maker's. Picture Frames Creator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Frames Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Collage Maker sells 7 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 — 4.6 for Picture Frames Creator against 4.7 for Collage Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Frames Creator has 1.3K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Picture Frames Creator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Collage Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Frames Creator | Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-frames-creator/id556786417/reviews) | **[4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-photo-grid/id1436140334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MULIAN LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018842744) | [Rohit Iyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150989827) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Frames Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-frames-creator/id556786417)

Easily combine multiple photos into a single, framed image with captions and creative layouts. Enhance your pictures with various filter effects before sharing them instantly on Instagram for a unique way to express yourself.

**Highlights:** Combine multiple photos into one framed image, Add captions to photos, Apply various creative layouts and frames, Decorate with filter effects, Instant Instagram sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of creative options
- 💰 Free to use
- 🖼️ Great for collages and photo editing
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 📱 Ads can be intrusive
- 🖼️ Rigid layout options, can't fully customize
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble uploading photos at times
- Frames not displaying properly on some devices

**Requested features**

- More free frame and overlay options
- Ability to resize and position photos within frames
- Support for animated GIFs or videos
- Option to change frame orientation


### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-photo-grid/id1436140334)

Create stunning photo collages, posters, and social media content with a vast array of layouts, stickers, and editing tools. Easily design for Instagram, Facebook, and more without needing design skills.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of photo grid layouts, Exclusive stickers and background patterns, Customizable canvas sizes for social media, Photo editing and drawing tools, Text addition with multiple fonts, Custom sticker creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Picker | $1.99 | one-time |
| Background Patterns | $1.99 | one-time |
| Image Filter effects | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Grids | $2.99 | one-time |
| All in one pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Frames Creator free?

Picture Frames Creator 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, Picture Frames Creator or Collage Maker?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Picture Frames Creator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Collage Maker averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.

### Do Picture Frames Creator or Collage Maker have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; Picture Frames Creator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Frames Creator or Collage Maker?

Picture Frames Creator ships an update every 6 months, and Collage Maker every 6 months. Most recently, Picture Frames Creator was updated on October 20, 2026 and Collage Maker on October 2, 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.*