Comparison

SurfShape vs Collage maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SurfShape

Design and customize surfboards with intuitive tools. Visualize your creations in 2D or 3D, experiment with colors and materials, and export templates for production or sharing. Perfect for surfers, shapers, and designers.

Highlights
  • Intuitive surfboard design tools
  • 2D and 3D customization
  • Color and material options
  • Real-scale printable templates
  • Export and share designs
Features
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Design your dream surfboard, right from your iPad or iPhone. SurfShape is the intuitive board-design studio built for surfers, shapers, and anyone who has ever imagined riding a board of their own. Sketch an outline, shape every curve, dial in the dimensions, then watch your board come to life in stunning, real-time 3D. Whether you are a backyard shaper prototyping your next stick or a surfer who just loves great design, SurfShape puts the whole workshop in your pocket. Key Features: - Design in 2D & 3D Start with a precision outline in the 2D profile curve editor, then flip to a fully rendered 3D preview. See your board from every angle in real time as you tweak it. - Shape Every Curve Drag control points to sculpt the outline, rocker, and rails exactly how you want them. Real-time dimensions keep length, width, and thickness accurate to the millimeter. - Preview Instantly in 3D No guesswork. Rotate, zoom, and inspect your board with studio-quality lighting to see exactly how it will look in the water. - Make It Yours Customize cosmetics, apply decals, and experiment with colors and finishes. From clean minimal shapes to wild, full-wrap artwork, every board is uniquely yours. - Every Board Type Fish, Gun, Hybrid, Longboard, Mid-Length and more. Start from a popular template or shape something completely new. - Build Your Quiver Save, organize, and revisit all your creations. Get inspired by community designs or start a fresh project any time. - Share Your Designs Export and share your boards with friends, shapers, or your favorite surf shop. Why SurfShape? Built for Surfers, Designed by You. No CAD degree required — just an idea and a wave in mind. Download SurfShape today and design the board you have always wanted to ride. NOTE: We use Apple's standard EULA. If you want to see details click: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Collage maker

Features
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Create beautiful collages of your favorite memories with beautiful overlaid text. Turn your most memorable moments into beautifully customized photo collages instantly. Just pick upto 5 of your favorite pictures and let the app get to work. Have fun with a number of available layouts and text styles until your collage looks just right. Perfect for before-after transformation photos, timelapse sequences and quick recaps of events and holidays. Please note that a paid subscription is required in order to unlock the full capabilities of the app. This includes access to certain layouts and styles, and removal of watermark from the saved collage. The terms of service are as per the End User License Agreement at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Our privacy policy is available at https://www.miavy.com/privacy

Screenshots

SurfShape4 screens
Collage maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Collage maker at every 6 days against SurfShape's every 2 weeks. SurfShape's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 27.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SurfShape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Collage maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfShape ships an update every 2 weeks, Collage maker every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SurfShape versus Collage maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfShapeCollage maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPham ThuAbdulqadir Rashik

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SurfShape

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Collage maker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly - Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is SurfShape free?
SurfShape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Collage maker free?
Collage maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SurfShape or Collage maker have ads?
Neither SurfShape nor Collage maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SurfShape or Collage maker?
SurfShape ships an update every 2 weeks, and Collage maker every 6 days. Most recently, SurfShape was updated on November 1, 2026 and Collage maker on October 31, 2026.

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