# Split Pic Collage Maker Layout vs Clay

The clearest difference is ads: Clay at none against Split Pic Collage Maker Layout's shown. Clay also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Split Pic Collage Maker Layout's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Clay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.7 for Clay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Split Pic Collage Maker Layout's written reviews are positive against 68% of Clay's.

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout ships an update every 2 months, Clay every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Pic Collage Maker Layout | Clay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pic-collage-maker-layout/id570748340/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-story-templates-frames/id1469553582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #109 |
| Size | 69 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Plexagon s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/952666702) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Pic Collage Maker Layout

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

**Currently charting:** #48 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


### Clay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-story-templates-frames/id1469553582)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #185 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Easily create professional social media content in seconds with customizable templates. Add your photos, text, and graphics to design engaging posts, stories, and ads for any platform.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of ready-to-use templates, Import photos and videos, Add text, filters, and stickers, Background removal tool, Export for multiple social platforms, Create brand marketing posts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Highlight Premium II | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Plus Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Clay Pro Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Clay Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing templates
- 💡 Helpful for growing social media presence
- 🚀 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Overly restrictive free version
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- Templates not loading properly
- Inability to upload own images
- Text formatting issues when exporting
- Glitches when switching between templates

**Requested features**

- More free templates and customization options
- Ability to save and edit projects
- Improved text editing and positioning tools
- Compatibility with older devices


## 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 Clay free?

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

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

Clay is rated higher. Split Pic Collage Maker Layout averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Clay averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

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

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

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

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout ships an update every 2 months, and Clay every 2 weeks. Most recently, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout was updated on September 29, 2026 and Clay on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout or Clay?

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Clay at #109. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*