# Layout Photo Collage vs Collage Maker

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Layout Photo Collage | Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-photo-collage-mixgram/id785638228/reviews) | **[4.7 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-collageplus/id1625705080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 794 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lyam Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192692567) | [Shamble, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625705082) |

## What reviewers say

### Layout Photo Collage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-photo-collage-mixgram/id785638228)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #110 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mixgram Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Collage Maker Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Collage Maker Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Mixgram Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Photo Collage Maker Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Collage Maker Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Mixgram Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Premium | $31.99 | per year |
| Mixgram PRO Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Mixgram Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-collageplus/id1625705080)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage - Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo Collage - Limited Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Family sharing not functioning on latest iPhones

**Requested features**

- More filter options
- 5x4 landscape layout option
- Collage history/save feature


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*