# Mixoo vs Retro Collage Photo Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mixoo at 87% against Retro Collage Photo Editor's 33%. Mixoo also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mixoo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Retro Collage Photo Editor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mixoo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixoo has 7K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Mixoo's written reviews are positive against 33% of Retro Collage Photo Editor's.

Mixoo ships an update every 3 weeks, Retro Collage Photo Editor every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mixoo | Retro Collage Photo Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixoopic-collage-and-grid-maker/id799442576/reviews)** | [4.1 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-collage-photo-editor/id1017493798/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 202 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xi'an Button Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/396267231) | [AppExtreme,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294920122) |

## What reviewers say

### Mixoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixoopic-collage-and-grid-maker/id799442576)

Create stunning photo collages and edit your pictures with a wide array of layouts, effects, and tools. Enhance your photos with filters, stickers, and text for a unique look. Share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** 1000+ layouts and post templates, PhotoSplit for Instagram grids, Freestyle collage creation, Beauty camera and filters, Professional photo editing tools, 100+ stickers and fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mixoo+ Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Mixoo Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Mixoo Plus Yearly Subscription | $20.99 | per year |
| Q Cat sticker package | Free | one-time |
| Father's Day Pack | Free | one-time |
| New Year | Free | one-time |
| More Frames & Collages | $1.99 | one-time |
| Frames Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Packs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of templates and layouts
- 💡 Useful for creating collages and photo projects
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🤩 Great for Instagram and social media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🔒 Limited access to features without subscription
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🖼️ Image quality issues, especially when resizing
- 📱 Compatibility problems on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes when using certain features
- Photo picker not working consistently
- Saved projects not loading properly
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- More free templates and layouts
- Higher resolution export options
- Ability to adjust layout elements (borders, spacing, etc.)
- Improved stability and bug fixes
- Better integration with cloud storage services


### Retro Collage Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-collage-photo-editor/id1017493798)

Transform your photos with a retro aesthetic and combine them into unique collages. Easily add filters, text, and stickers to create shareable masterpieces in minutes. Simple to use with a wide array of customization options.

**Highlights:** Over 240 collage layouts, Over 100 photo frames, Over 350 fun stickers, One-touch retro effects, Photo editing tools (crop, resize, brightness), Add text and draw, Direct sharing to social media

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Frame Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modern Frame Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Metal Frame Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Art Frame Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Face Sticker Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flare & Space Sticker Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Quotes Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purtuguese Quotes Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kanji Quotes Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mixoo free?

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

### Is Retro Collage Photo Editor free?

Retro Collage Photo Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mixoo or Retro Collage Photo Editor?

Mixoo is rated higher. Mixoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Retro Collage Photo Editor averages 4.1 from 202 ratings.

### Do Mixoo or Retro Collage Photo Editor have ads?

Both Mixoo and Retro Collage Photo Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mixoo or Retro Collage Photo Editor?

Mixoo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Retro Collage Photo Editor every 5 months. Most recently, Mixoo was updated on November 10, 2026 and Retro Collage Photo Editor on November 1, 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.*