# Photo Collage Layout Maker vs VideoLayout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Collage Layout Maker at 87% against VideoLayout's 5%. Photo Collage Layout Maker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 4). VideoLayout's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Collage Layout Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year and VideoLayout sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Collage Layout Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Collage Layout Maker has 6.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Photo Collage Layout Maker's written reviews are positive against 5% of VideoLayout's.

Photo Collage Layout Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, VideoLayout fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Collage Layout Maker | VideoLayout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-layout-maker/id689388488/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videolayout-collage-maker/id1218583369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 4.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) | [磊 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/906225299) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Collage Layout Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-layout-maker/id689388488)

Create stunning photo collages with over 1000 free layouts, backgrounds, stickers, and drawing tools. Easily combine up to 20 photos and enhance them with filters, borders, and text for social media or marketing.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 free layout combinations, Scrapbook-style collage templates, 150+ pattern and color borders, Themed stickers and custom sticker creation, Drawing and advanced text editing tools, 30+ photo filters, Various canvas sizes for social media

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | per year |
| Valentine's | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ransom Note | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Elements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Words | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Stickers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Great for creating scrapbooks and collages
- 🎨 Versatile design tools
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for premium
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🎨 Limited selection of stickers and frames
- 🎨 Could use more design options and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Borders disappearing when saving photos
- Text formatting issues
- Occasional freezing or lagging

**Requested features**

- More free design elements and templates
- Ability to edit existing collages
- Alignment tools for precise layout
- More background and border options
- Integration with other photo apps and services


### VideoLayout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videolayout-collage-maker/id1218583369)

Create unique video and photo collages with customizable templates and a free-style mode. Add special effects, filters, and text to personalize your creations. Easily resize, rotate, and zoom elements for a dynamic final product.

**Highlights:** Video and photo collage creation, Rich frame templates, Free Style mode for custom layouts, Unique special effects, Filters for photos and videos, Customizable borders and backgrounds, Add music and text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frames | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music | $0.99 | one-time |
| Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| End Title | $1.99 | one-time |
| Effects | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Collage Layout Maker free?

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

### Is VideoLayout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Collage Layout Maker or VideoLayout?

Photo Collage Layout Maker is rated higher. Photo Collage Layout Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while VideoLayout averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Photo Collage Layout Maker or VideoLayout have ads?

Photo Collage Layout Maker shows ads; VideoLayout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Collage Layout Maker or VideoLayout?

Photo Collage Layout Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and VideoLayout fortnightly. Most recently, Photo Collage Layout Maker was updated on November 3, 2026 and VideoLayout on October 29, 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.*
