# Split Pic Collage Maker Layout vs A Design Kit

The clearest difference is monetization model: Split Pic Collage Maker Layout at free with in-app purchases against A Design Kit's subscription. Split Pic Collage Maker Layout also leads on chart position (#47 vs unranked). A Design Kit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 A Design Kit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 A Design Kit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Split Pic Collage Maker Layout's written reviews are positive against 85% of A Design Kit's.

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout ships an update every 2 months, A Design Kit every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Pic Collage Maker Layout | A Design Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pic-collage-maker-layout/id570748340/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-design-kit-collage-maker/id1292829069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 5.7K |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 84.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Midtone LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015059174) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Pic Collage Maker Layout

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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


### A Design Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-design-kit-collage-maker/id1292829069)

Create visually appealing social media content with a wide array of design tools. Add unique textures, fonts, stickers, and collage elements to enhance your stories and feed posts.

**Highlights:** 200+ collage scans, Realistic drawing brushes, 60+ modern fonts, 200+ pre-made designs, Large sticker library, Textured backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ADK+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ADK+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Valley Cruise | Free | one-time |
| More Food | $0.99 | one-time |
| Painted | $1.99 | one-time |
| Feelings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hobbies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Editorial | $2.99 | one-time |
| Notebook | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lettering | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Fun and creative features
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🎨 Wide variety of fonts, brushes, and design elements
- 🔗 Seamless integration with A Color Story app
- 🤩 Excellent for making visually appealing social media content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loss of work
- 💰 Many features and design elements locked behind paywall
- 🔀 Cumbersome navigation between editing tools
- 🔍 Lack of zoom functionality for precise editing
- 📏 Issues with cropping for Instagram stories

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and losing work in progress
- Inconsistent behavior when toggling between apps
- Text resizing causing displacement of elements
- Brush tools not responding as expected
- Incorrect cropping for Instagram story dimensions

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and re-edit designs
- More free design elements and fonts
- Option to add custom photos as layers
- Smoother brush stroke functionality
- Improved stability and auto-save feature


## 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 A Design Kit free?

A Design Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout or A Design Kit?

A Design Kit is rated higher. Split Pic Collage Maker Layout averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while A Design Kit averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Split Pic Collage Maker Layout or A Design Kit have ads?

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout shows ads; A Design Kit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout or A Design Kit?

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout ships an update every 2 months, and A Design Kit every 6 weeks. Most recently, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout was updated on September 29, 2026 and A Design Kit on September 28, 2026.

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