# Photo Collage Layout Maker vs Pocol

The clearest difference is update cadence: Photo Collage Layout Maker at every 3 weeks against Pocol's every 4 months. Photo Collage Layout Maker also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 68) and review sentiment (87% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Pocol sells 9 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 — 4.8 for Photo Collage Layout Maker against 4.7 for Pocol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Collage Layout Maker has 6.1K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Photo Collage Layout Maker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pocol's.

Photo Collage Layout Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Pocol every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Collage Layout Maker | Pocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-collage-layout-maker/id689388488/reviews)** | [4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocol-photo-collage-maker/id1237463585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) | [晓航 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350845490) |

## 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


### Pocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocol-photo-collage-maker/id1237463585)

Create stunning photo collages and edit pictures with a variety of layouts, templates, and editing tools. Add stickers, text, and customize backgrounds to make unique visual stories. Export your creations in high resolution.

**Highlights:** Collage up to 16 photos, 200+ grid layouts, 50+ poster templates, 500+ stickers, Customizable backgrounds, High resolution export

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year VIP | $14.99 | per year |
| Textures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Layouts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $24.99 | 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 Pocol free?

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

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

Photo Collage Layout Maker is rated higher. Photo Collage Layout Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Pocol averages 4.7 from 68 ratings.

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

Both Photo Collage Layout Maker and Pocol show ads.

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

Photo Collage Layout Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pocol every 4 months. Most recently, Photo Collage Layout Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pocol on August 16, 2026.

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