# Split Pic Collage Maker Layout vs Pixen

The clearest difference is ads: Pixen at none against Split Pic Collage Maker Layout's shown. Pixen also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Split Pic Collage Maker Layout's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 172) and review sentiment (87% vs 67%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Pic Collage Maker Layout sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Pixen 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 — 4.6 for Split Pic Collage Maker Layout against 4.7 for Pixen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Pic Collage Maker Layout has 16K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Split Pic Collage Maker Layout's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pixen's.

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout ships an update every 2 months, Pixen monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Pic Collage Maker Layout | Pixen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pic-collage-maker-layout/id570748340/reviews) | **[4.7 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixen-pixel-art-editor/id1161880215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Furnace Creek Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321189453) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Pic Collage Maker Layout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pic-collage-maker-layout/id570748340)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create unique photo collages and special effects by dividing your camera into sections. Blend or contrast images, apply filters, and edit with various tools. Collaborate with friends and save your projects.

**Highlights:** Multiple free layouts, Blend or contrast images, Import from Camera Roll, Photo editing tools (crop, rotate, color), Custom photo filters, Collaborate with friends, In-app library for unfinished projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly with Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| No ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Censored Artwork | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Splits & No Ads! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Filters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Layouts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient photo editing
- 💡 Unique photo blending effects
- 🎨 Lots of creative options
- ⭐ Excellent photo collage features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🙄 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty uploading photos from camera roll
- Blending issues when using certain layouts
- Watermark removal not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add video support
- Improve photo alignment tools
- Provide more free editing options
- Implement an undo/redo function
- Allow saving custom layouts


### Pixen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixen-pixel-art-editor/id1161880215)

Create and animate pixel art with a comprehensive set of tools. Manage projects, import/export various file formats, and utilize advanced features like layers and custom patterns. Optimized for Apple Pencil on iOS and macOS.

**Highlights:** Pixel art and animation editing, High zoom levels, Color palettes, Animation frame editing, Import/export various file formats, Apple Pencil support, Layers and blend modes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: One Time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split Pic Collage Maker Layout free?

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

### Is Pixen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout or Pixen?

Pixen is rated higher. Split Pic Collage Maker Layout averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Pixen averages 4.7 from 172 ratings.

### Do Split Pic Collage Maker Layout or Pixen have ads?

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout shows ads; Pixen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout or Pixen?

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout ships an update every 2 months, and Pixen monthly. Most recently, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pixen 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.*