Comparison

Layout Photo Collage 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

Layout Photo Collage

Create stunning photo and video collages, animated collages, and memes with a wide range of grids, layouts, and templates. Customize your designs with text, stickers, and drawings, or use the intuitive drag-and-drop feature. An optional premium subscription unlocks exclusive content and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Photo and video collage creation
  • Animated collage options
  • Meme generator
  • Customizable grids and layouts
  • Text, stickers, and drawing tools
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Stories Creator tool
Features
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Other apps make collages. Mixgram makes them MOVE. Turn your photos and videos into scroll-stopping animated collages, edit on a real video timeline, add trending effects, and export in 4K — one app, trusted by 50 million creators for over a decade. Make it once, share it everywhere: TikTok, Instagram, Reels, Stories, WhatsApp. MIXGRAM AT A GLANCE • Photo & video collages with hundreds of grids, layouts & templates • Animated collage templates — drop in photos, get a share-ready video • Full video editor: timeline, music, trims, speed & 4K export • 40 viral effects: Glitch, VHS, Neon, Shake, Rain, Lightning & more • Stitch Studio for scrolling videos & extra-long photos • Sticker maker, cutouts, filters, fonts, backgrounds & doodles ANIMATED COLLAGES Professionally animated templates that bring your photos to life. Pick a template, drop in your photos, and get a scroll-stopping video in seconds — cinematic entrances, beat-driven layouts, and looping motion designed for the feed. Perfect for recaps, birthdays, photo dumps, and everything worth celebrating. ONE-TAP ANIMATIONS 14 cinematic presets — Pop, Wiggle, Ken Burns, Spotlight, Photo Dump and more. Animate your whole project at once, or give every photo, sticker, and text its own motion. Preview any animation instantly on your own content. A REAL VIDEO EDITOR INSIDE Trim clips, add music, control speed and volume, and fine-tune every element on a silky-smooth timeline. Then export in stunning quality up to 4K, powered by a high-performance rendering engine. VIRAL VIDEO EFFECTS 40 trending effects, one tap to apply: Glitch, VHS, Neon, Strobe, Light Leaks, Kaleido — plus Rain, Snow, Lightning and other atmosphere magic. Preview any effect on your own video instantly and dial in the intensity. STITCH STUDIO Think beyond a single post. Combine clips into seamless scrolling videos or stitch photos into extra-long panoramas — made for creators who want their feed to flow. YOUR STYLE, YOUR RULES • Hundreds of grids, layouts and a freestyle canvas — precise spacing, borders, and corners • Exclusive stickers plus a cutout Sticker Maker — export your packs straight to WhatsApp • Trendy fonts, curved text, filters, backgrounds, GIFs, and doodles • Memes, wallpapers, and photo widgets for your home screen NEVER LOSE A PROJECT Sign in and your projects back up to the cloud — pick up right where you left off (rolling out gradually). MIXGRAM PREMIUM Unlock everything: the full template collection updated regularly with trending designs, all animations and effects, the sticker maker, premium fonts and backgrounds — all watermark-free and ad-free. Try it free. LOVED BY 50 MILLION CREATORS For over a decade, Mixgram has helped people turn everyday moments into something worth sharing. Version 26 is our biggest leap yet — faster, smoother, and more powerful than ever. Download Mixgram and make something that stops the scroll. Terms of Use: https://www.mixgram.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mixgram.com/privacy We can't wait to see what you create.

About

Collage Maker

Transform your photos into stunning collages, stories, and posts with over 1000 layouts and themed templates. Easily edit up to 20 photos with tools like filters, background remover, and text to create beautiful, aesthetic visuals for any occasion.

Highlights
  • 1000+ Layouts
  • Freestyle Collage
  • Themed Templates
  • Background Remover
  • Photo Editing Tools
  • Grid Maker
  • Carousel Maker
Features
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CollagePlus turns your favorite memories into beautiful collages, stories, and posts — from everyday moments to special celebrations. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, sharing a sweet couple story, or making a before-and-after comparison, CollagePlus offers 1000+ layouts and themed templates so you can always find the perfect style. Remix up to 20 photos with tools simple enough for quick edits yet flexible enough for creative projects. Plus, tools like filters, cutouts, background remover, text, and stickers help your photos look clean and aesthetic with minimal effort, making creative editing easy and enjoyable. Features • 1000+ Layouts: Classic, modern, and aesthetic designs. Combine up to 20 photos with adjustable spacing, borders, and backgrounds. • Freestyle: Place photos anywhere on a blank canvas. Great for moodboards, journaling, and scrapbooks. • Templates: Curated designs for stories, posters, cards, and aesthetic collages. • Live Collage: Blend Live Photos with still images for dynamic effects. • Stitch: Create long images for Pinterest, screenshots, comparisons, and social media posts. • Square Fit: Add backgrounds, choose ratios, and export no-crop photos. Batch supported. • Wallpaper Maker: Create personalized wallpapers with clean layouts and special ratios. • Background Remover & Cutout: Remove backgrounds instantly and make custom stickers. • Grid Maker: Split photos into 3, 6, 9, or 12 grids for seamless panoramas. • Carousel Maker: Generate multi-frame Instagram carousels. • Photo Editing Tools: Filters, text, stickers, color picker, watermark, and more. • Celebration Packs: Create birthday posts and seasonal collages with themed stickers. Who It’s For • People creating posts for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and special celebrations. • Couples who love sharing daily sweet moments or relationship stories. • Moms and families documenting their kids’ everyday life, growth, and milestones. • Travelers who want to share memories from trips, weekend adventures, and scenic moments. • Students and creators who enjoy making moodboards, journals, vision boards, and aesthetic layouts. • Social media users who want clean, beautiful visuals for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Pinterest. • Influencers, small-business owners, and sellers who create product photos, promo layouts, and campaign visuals. • Anyone who makes comparison visuals — Before & After, A/B choices, outfit comparisons, glow-ups, or progress photos. • People who simply want an easy, fun way to turn everyday photos into something beautiful. Subscription • CollagePlus Pro unlocks premium layouts, templates, backgrounds, and advanced tools. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. • If offered, a free trial will convert to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial ends. Privacy Policy: https://collage.plus/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://collage.plus/terms

Screenshots

Layout Photo Collage4 screens
Collage Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Layout Photo Collage and Collage Maker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 27% of Layout Photo Collage's. Collage Maker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Layout Photo Collage's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (52K vs 794). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Layout Photo Collage sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Collage Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Layout Photo Collage against 4.7 for Collage Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Layout Photo Collage has 52K ratings behind it against 794, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Layout Photo Collage's written reviews are positive against 72% of Collage Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Layout Photo Collage versus Collage Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayout Photo CollageCollage Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (52K ratings)4.7 (794 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52K — better794
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLyam AppsShamble, Inc.

Customer experience

Layout Photo Collage

All ratings52,257 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,180 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative68.1%

Collage Maker

All ratings789 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative24.1%

User reviews

Layout Photo Collage

From 52K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Great for advertisements
  • 🎨 Endless ways to use the app
  • 👍 Creative and fun
  • 👍 Perfect for families and memories

Room to improve

  • 💰 Overpriced and expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Requires full photo library access
  • 🚫 Limited free features, everything is behind a paywall
  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and glitchy
  • 🤯 Confusing and frustrating to use

Collage Maker

From 794 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy and quick to use
  • 🎨 Versatile layout options (9-grid, 1:1, 4:5 ratios)
  • ✨ Quality text styles and shadow effects
  • 🆓 Free version with minimal restrictions
  • 🚫 No ads or watermark on free version

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Family sharing feature not working
  • 💾 Doesn't save old collages automatically

Bugs and requests

Layout Photo Collage

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Collages save as blank/white images
  • App not compatible with latest OS version
  • Unable to delete uploaded photos
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free collage templates and designs
  • Ability to save and export collages without a subscription
  • Easier photo selection and management
  • Improved text and layout customization options

Collage Maker

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Family sharing not functioning on latest iPhones

Requested features

3 requests
  • More filter options
  • 5x4 landscape layout option
  • Collage history/save feature

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Layout Photo Collage

Subscriptions10
  • Mixgram Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Collage Maker Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Collage Maker Premium$4.997 Days
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  • Mixgram Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Photo Collage Maker Premium$6.997 Days
  • Photo Collage Maker Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Mixgram Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Collage Maker Premium$31.991 Year
  • Mixgram PRO Yearly3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Mixgram Premium Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
9 purchases

Collage Maker

Subscriptions7
  • Collage Maker Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Collage Maker Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Collage Maker Pro - Yearly$12.991 Year
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  • Collage Maker Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Collage - Special Offer14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Photo Collage - Limited Offer1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Collage Maker Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime$34.99
  • Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Layout Photo Collage free?
Layout Photo Collage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Collage Maker free?
Collage Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Layout Photo Collage or Collage Maker?
Collage Maker is rated higher. Layout Photo Collage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Collage Maker averages 4.7 from 794 ratings.
Do Layout Photo Collage or Collage Maker have ads?
Collage Maker shows ads; Layout Photo Collage does not.
Which is updated more often, Layout Photo Collage or Collage Maker?
Layout Photo Collage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Collage Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Layout Photo Collage was updated on November 11, 2026 and Collage Maker on November 7, 2026.

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