# Split Pic Collage Maker Layout vs Reels Story Templates

The clearest difference is monetization model: Split Pic Collage Maker Layout at free with in-app purchases against Reels Story Templates's subscription. Split Pic Collage Maker Layout also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 58%) and ratings volume (16K vs 226). Reels Story Templates's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Reels Story Templates sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for Reels Story Templates. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Pic Collage Maker Layout has 16K ratings behind it against 226, 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 58% of Reels Story Templates's.

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout ships an update every 2 months, Reels Story Templates every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Pic Collage Maker Layout | Reels Story Templates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pic-collage-maker-layout/id570748340/reviews) | **[4.8 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reels-story-templatespostmuse/id1373022941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 226 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [DIACONU MOBILE APPS SOCIETATE CU RASPUNDERE LIMITATA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373022910) |

## 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


### Reels Story Templates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reels-story-templatespostmuse/id1373022941)

Create stunning social media stories and posts with a wide variety of customizable templates and fonts. Add text to photos, apply filters, and use high-quality stock images to make your content stand out. Design your own unique templates for a consistent brand style.

**Highlights:** Story templates, Customizable fonts, Text on photos, Photo filters, Template collections, User-created templates, High-quality stock photos

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock PRO Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Early Adopter Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Discounted PRO Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Early Adopter Annual | $40.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## 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 Reels Story Templates free?

Reels Story Templates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout or Reels Story Templates?

Reels Story Templates is rated higher. Split Pic Collage Maker Layout averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Reels Story Templates averages 4.8 from 226 ratings.

### Do Split Pic Collage Maker Layout or Reels Story Templates have ads?

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout shows ads; Reels Story Templates does not.

### Which is updated more often, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout or Reels Story Templates?

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout ships an update every 2 months, and Reels Story Templates every 9 days. Most recently, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout was updated on October 28, 2026 and Reels Story Templates on October 24, 2026.

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