# Collage Maker vs Cross Stitch Pattern Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Collage Maker at 4.6 against Cross Stitch Pattern Maker's 3.4. Collage Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (72 vs 14). Cross Stitch Pattern Maker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (37% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cross Stitch Pattern Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 72 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 37% of Cross Stitch Pattern Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Collage Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Cross Stitch Pattern Maker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Cross Stitch Pattern Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-booth-photo/id6450517844/reviews)** | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-pattern-maker/id6479785282/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **37.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tolkyn Raimbayeva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692087944) | [Sylvain Huon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552904209) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-booth-photo/id6450517844)

Create unique photo sequences by capturing four sequential photos or importing from your gallery. Choose from dynamic layouts and apply filters for a classic look. Easily save and share your memorable collages.

**Highlights:** Capture or import photos, Four sequential photo capture, Vertical and grid layouts, Black and white filter, Save and share collages, Interactive countdown timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Promo | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |


### Cross Stitch Pattern Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-pattern-maker/id6479785282)

Design custom cross-stitch and needlepoint patterns from scratch or by importing images. Features include a vast color palette, image effects, and a mark-up tool to track your progress. Easily export and organize your creations.

**Highlights:** Import images for pattern creation, Over 400 colors available, Image effect slider for reproduction, Color replacement tool, Mark-up tool for progress tracking, Export patterns to phone library, Organize patterns with folders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Cross Stitch Pattern Maker free?

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Cross Stitch Pattern Maker?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Cross Stitch Pattern Maker averages 3.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Cross Stitch Pattern Maker have ads?

Cross Stitch Pattern Maker shows ads; Collage Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Cross Stitch Pattern Maker?

Collage Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cross Stitch Pattern Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cross Stitch Pattern Maker on October 23, 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.*