# Split Pic Collage Maker Layout vs Story Parrot

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout and Story Parrot both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Split Pic Collage Maker Layout's written reviews are positive against 21% of Story Parrot's. Split Pic Collage Maker Layout also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 320) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). Story Parrot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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 Story Parrot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Story Parrot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Pic Collage Maker Layout has 16K ratings behind it against 320, 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 21% of Story Parrot's.

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout ships an update every 2 months, Story Parrot monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Pic Collage Maker Layout | Story Parrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-pic-collage-maker-layout/id570748340/reviews) | **[4.7 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-parrot-collage-maker/id1522248373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 320 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 20.8% 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 | **#44** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Akmi Labs Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601400139) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Pic Collage Maker Layout

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

**Currently charting:** #44 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


### Story Parrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-parrot-collage-maker/id1522248373)

Easily create visually stunning social media content with a vast library of templates. Design captivating stories, posts, and highlight covers for various themes and occasions. Elevate your online presence with effortless editing and direct sharing options.

**Highlights:** Ready-made story and post templates, Photo collage creation, Direct social media sharing, Save content to device gallery, Diverse template categories, Highlight cover designs

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Scrapbook Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Film Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feather Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diary Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic White Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Interior Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mom& I Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Highlight covers I | $0.99 | 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 Story Parrot free?

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

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

Story Parrot is rated higher. Split Pic Collage Maker Layout averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Story Parrot averages 4.7 from 320 ratings.

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

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

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

Split Pic Collage Maker Layout ships an update every 2 months, and Story Parrot monthly. Most recently, Split Pic Collage Maker Layout was updated on September 25, 2026 and Story Parrot on September 22, 2026.

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