# Video Collage Maker & Editor vs VideoLayout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Collage Maker & Editor at 66% against VideoLayout's 5%. Video Collage Maker & Editor also leads on ratings volume (541 vs 4). VideoLayout's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Collage Maker & Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and VideoLayout sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VideoLayout holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Collage Maker & Editor has 541 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Video Collage Maker & Editor's written reviews are positive against 5% of VideoLayout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Video Collage Maker & Editor ships an update every 2 months, VideoLayout fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Collage Maker & Editor | VideoLayout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (541 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-collage-maker-and-editor/id712175767/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videolayout-collage-maker/id1218583369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **541** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 4.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [out thinking limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/531344384) | [磊 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/906225299) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Collage Maker & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-collage-maker-and-editor/id712175767)

Easily combine photos and videos into stunning collages with custom music and effects.  Enhance your creations with patterned backgrounds and adjustable frames, then share them instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Create photo and video collages, Add custom music, Apply effects to photos/videos, 50+ collage frames, Patterned backgrounds, Social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | per month |
| All Premium Features | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good for quick video collages
- 💡 Ability to combine photos and videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads and locked features
- 🔒 Watermark issues even with paid version
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Audio and video out of sync
- App freezing during video generation

**Requested features**

- More free layout options
- Ability to adjust video length and aspect ratio
- Option to remove watermark without paying


### 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 Video Collage Maker & Editor free?

Video Collage Maker & Editor 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, Video Collage Maker & Editor or VideoLayout?

VideoLayout is rated higher. Video Collage Maker & Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 541 ratings, while VideoLayout averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Video Collage Maker & Editor or VideoLayout have ads?

Video Collage Maker & Editor shows ads; VideoLayout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Collage Maker & Editor or VideoLayout?

Video Collage Maker & Editor ships an update every 2 months, and VideoLayout fortnightly. Most recently, Video Collage Maker & Editor was updated on November 6, 2026 and VideoLayout on November 2, 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.*