Comparison

CollageMaster vs Picstack

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

Head to head
About

CollageMaster

Features
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Collage Master is the cleanest, most powerful photo collage app on iPhone and iPad. Pick a template, fill your slots, dial in the details, and export — in seconds. TEMPLATES FOR EVERY FORMAT Choose from 30+ ready-made layouts across four canvas ratios: square (1:1), portrait (4:5 and 9:16), and landscape (16:9). Free templates get you started instantly. Pro unlocks 14 exclusive layouts including Circle Grid, Diamond, 9-Grid, and Cinematic widescreen. BORDERS THAT MAKE THE PHOTO Adjust border width with a single slider. Choose from free solid colors or upgrade to Pro for vibrant palettes, stunning gradients, and a custom hex picker. Every tweak updates live — no loading, no lag. FILTERS FOR EVERY MOOD (PRO) Tap any photo slot to apply an independent filter: Warm, Cool, Fade, Drama, Muted, or Dusk. Each slot gets its own look, so your collage tells a richer story. TEXT & EMOJI OVERLAYS Add text in any font, size, and color. Drop emoji stickers anywhere on the canvas. Drag, resize, and rotate freely — everything stays baked into your export. CANVAS BACKGROUNDS Go beyond white borders. Apply solid colors, rich gradients, or custom backgrounds behind your collage for editorial depth and social-ready style. EXPORT YOUR WAY Save as JPG for sharing, or upgrade to Pro for lossless PNG. Pro users export at 2Ɨ resolution for crystal-clear prints and maximum detail. All exports go straight to your Photo Library. YOUR HISTORY, YOUR WORK Every collage you create is saved locally — browse, reopen, and continue editing anytime. Free accounts keep the 10 most recent. Pro is unlimited. CUSTOM WATERMARK (PRO) Stamp your handle or studio name onto every export. Position it in any corner — top-left, top-right, bottom-left, or bottom-right. PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No cloud sync. No data collected. Everything lives on your device. — — — PRO UNLOCK (one-time or subscription, check current pricing in-app) - 14 exclusive Pro templates - Gradient & vibrant border colors + custom hex - Per-slot photo filters - 2Ɨ high-resolution export - Lossless PNG export - Unlimited collage history - Custom watermark with positioning Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://termsformyapps.vercel.app/collagemaster/terms

About

Picstack

Features
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PicStack — Collage & Layers PicStack gives you an open canvas where your photos go exactly where you want them. Overlap them, resize and rotate freely, feather the edges so images blend softly instead of hard-cutting, adjust opacity, add text, and reorder layers until the composition feels right. It's the flexible, no-rules way to make something that actually looks like you. Need something more structured? Build custom grid collages too. Split any cell however you like to design your own layout, then pan and zoom each photo inside its frame. Adjust spacing, corner radius, and background to taste. Freeform canvas • Place, overlap, resize, and rotate photos anywhere • Feather edges for soft, natural blends • Control opacity and layer order • Add and style text • Borders and shadows for depth • Add arrow and circle Grid collages • Design your own grid by splitting cells • Pan and zoom photos within each cell • Tune spacing, corners, and background • Add annotation Sizes for anywhere Square, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9, 3:2, or a custom size in pixels — ready for posts, stories, prints, and wallpapers. Export & share Save full-resolution images to Photos, send straight to an Instagram post, or share to any app. No subscription. Ever. PicStack is a one-time purchase. Start free, and when you're ready, unlock unlimited watermark-free exports forever with a single purchase. No recurring fees, no upsells. Private by design No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. Your photos never leave your device — everything happens right on your iPhone. There's no AI, no filters, and no clutter. Just fast, focused tools that do exactly what you ask. PicStack is built to be small, sharp, and respectful of your time and your privacy. Make something great, keep it forever.

Screenshots

CollageMaster4 screens
Picstack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CollageMaster at every 5 days against Picstack's every 3 months. CollageMaster also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. CollageMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Picstack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CollageMaster ships an update every 5 days, Picstack every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
CollageMaster versus Picstack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollageMasterPicstack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperZahid KhalilovJack Schwarz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CollageMaster

Subscriptions2
  • CollageMaster Monthly$7.991 Month
  • CollageMaster Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • CollageMaster Lifetime$89.99
1 purchases

Picstack

One-time1
  • Unlock PicStack$3.99

Questions

Is CollageMaster free?
CollageMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Picstack free?
Picstack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CollageMaster or Picstack have ads?
Neither CollageMaster nor Picstack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CollageMaster or Picstack?
CollageMaster ships an update every 5 days, and Picstack every 3 months. Most recently, CollageMaster was updated on October 7, 2026 and Picstack on October 14, 2026.

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