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Pic Stitch

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Pic Stitch, while praised for its ease of use and collage capabilities by long-term users, has recently become frustrating for many due to an overwhelming number of unskippable ads, features moved behind a paywall, and various technical glitches, leading to a significant negative shift in recent user sentiment.

4.7★ lifetime (65,174) Free to download since 2011 by Maple Media Apps, LLC updated 1.4 mo ago recent negative 36% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Ads & Paywalls Subscription & Pricing Stability & Bugs Ease of Use
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Pic Stitch is a photo collage app that has been used by many for years, appreciated for its simple interface and ability to create various collages R12R16R100. However, recent updates have introduced numerous unskippable ads, locked previously free features behind subscriptions, and caused stability issues, leading to widespread user dissatisfaction and a desire to find alternative apps R1R2R5R10.

What users like

  • Easy and fast to create collagesR12R16R100R75
  • Useful for combining multiple photos for social media or personal projectsR53R80R99R109
  • Offers a variety of frames and options for creativityR61R72R103
  • Customer support is responsive for purchase issues (for some users)R8

What users complain about

  • Free version is severely hampered by excessive and unskippable ads, often preventing saving or exporting workR1R5R10R14
  • Many basic features previously free are now locked behind a subscription or paywallR2R17R42R51
  • Frequent crashes and glitches lead to lost work and frustrationR29R39R161R407
  • Paid version still experiences ads or prompts to upgrade, contradicting the purpose of payingR9R25R264
  • Difficulty selecting, zooming, or arranging photos, especially with multiple imagesR70R130R165
  • Users report fraudulent charges or being charged after cancelling free trialsR13R33R56
  • App is not intuitive and has confusing UI changes for some usersR70R353

Latest update · v8.3.31

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

A new version of Pic Stitch is here! Here’s what’s new in this update: - New Home Screen Widgets: Add photos to your home screen, now with more sizes - General optimizations & stability improvements Thanks for using Pic Stitch! Have questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] for fast & friendly support.

Recurring themes

Ads & Paywalls negative
A significant number of recent reviews complain about an overwhelming increase in ads, particularly unskippable ones that prevent users from saving or exporting their work. Many previously free features are now behind a subscription, leading to a perception that the app is no longer usable without paying.R1R2R5R6
Stability & Bugs negative
Users report frequent app crashes, especially when creating collages, leading to lost work. Other bugs include ads not closing, photos not appearing or uploading correctly, and issues with exporting images, sometimes resulting in corrupted collages.R10R29R30R39
Ease of Use mixed
Many long-time users praise the app for being easy and fast for creating collages. However, some recent reviews mention the app becoming less intuitive, with confusing menus, difficulty with photo placement, and challenges in finding specific features after UI changes.R3R4R12R16
Subscription & Pricing negative
Users are highly critical of the subscription model, especially when basic features they previously enjoyed for free are now locked. There are complaints about high annual fees ($30-$35) and even misleading pricing schemes, with some users reporting fraudulent charges or being charged despite canceling trials.R1R2R6R11

Who it's for

This app is for users who need a simple, quick collage maker and are willing to pay for the premium version to avoid ads and access all features R9R103. It is not for users who expect a fully functional free app, are sensitive to aggressive monetization tactics, or require a highly stable, bug-free experience R1R2R29.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly concerning ads and paywalls. While some positive reviews exist, they often come from long-term users who have either paid for the app or are willing to tolerate the ads, or from users who specifically mention the app's ease of use without addressing the recent monetization changes. The developer's notes mention 'stability improvements,' but recent reviews directly contradict this, reporting numerous crashes and glitches.

Frequently asked

Is Pic Stitch free to use?
Pic Stitch is free to download, but the free version is severely limited by an overwhelming number of unskippable ads that often prevent saving or exporting work, and many basic features are now locked behind a subscription R1R2R5R10.
What features are included in the paid version?
The paid version removes ads and unlocks additional layouts, borders, and editing options that are not available in the free version R9R11R82R264. However, some paid users still report seeing ads or prompts R9R25R264.
Does Pic Stitch have issues with crashing or bugs?
Yes, many recent users report that Pic Stitch frequently crashes, leading to lost work, and experiences various glitches such as ads not closing, photos not uploading correctly, and corrupted exports R29R39R161R407.
Can I get a refund if I'm charged incorrectly?
Some users report being charged fraudulently or after canceling free trials and have difficulty contacting support or getting refunds, while one user had a purchase problem solved immediately R8R13R33R56.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R12] 5/5 · US Easy: This app allows for easy and fast collages!
  2. [R16] 5/5 · US Easy as pie: I teach art and sometimes take pics of student artwork and want to compile art by classes - I use the 9 gridded squares and find the best interface being on my iPhone- it seems to default to just the level of help I want.i pull multiple pic stitch pictures together in a drawing app that supports layers. For me that works.
  3. [R100] 5/5 · US The quick easy collage maker: Pic Stitch is an extremely quick tool to make collages in. It helps you share your story in a visual manner. It has all the necessary functions - crop, text, edit, rotate and so much more.
  4. [R75] 5/5 · US Easy to Use!: I love this app for making collages - it’s so easy to use!
  5. [R53] 5/5 · US Love this app !!: Love this app! Easy to make photo collages for my FB posts of special occasions.
  6. [R80] 5/5 · US Love the app: I have loved and used this app for many, many years. I have made collages to give as gifts, and personal collages. However, mostly, I create collage compositions to be used within my home shopping apps, grocery apps, posts for social media, and other personal documents. I love this app!
  7. [R99] 5/5 · US LOVE IT!!!: Pic Stitch has provided years of convenience!! When having to text multiple photos.
  8. [R109] 5/5 · US Love it: I use this so often! Love it to compare views from the same vantage point of different weather conditions (among other things).
  9. [R61] 5/5 · US The Simple Ease: As I learn and navigate Pic Stitch, I’m finding the AP is very user friendly. Has many frames and options to choose from. The AP has helped me create my brands image in part. Thank you Pic Stitch !
  10. [R72] 5/5 · US Perfect for any project: I live the diversity in styles and creativity that can be applied to any project
  11. [R103] 5/5 · US Perfecta!: Love this app! I enjoy using the free version and have for a couple years. And recently I've been thinking abt buying the product. Like in the last couple days. It works perfectly. Never glitches. The collages u can create are wonderful. Just made one of my 7 kids and 3 grandkids. ❤️
  12. [R8] 5/5 · US You guys are great (solved my restore problem): Very good team. Solved my purchase problem immediately. With Kind Regards ~
  13. [R1] 1/5 · US Used to be good: Unless you pay an absurd fee, you can no longer save your work. Ads pop up and don’t go away. Don’t bother. Do yourself a favor and find another app.
  14. [R5] 2/5 · US Free version ads and nags are very annoying: I don’t mind seeing an ad or two for a free app, but constant nags and ads are too much.
  15. [R10] 1/5 · US Ads will not close: I don’t mind watching an ad on a free version of and app but there is no X or skip button on an ad even after one minute of waiting. This makes pic stitch unusable.
  16. [R14] 2/5 · US Ugh!!!: Easy to use. But to export, it’s annoying with the ads popping up to get you to download a game. It stays up for what seems like forever.
  17. [R2] 1/5 · US Downgraded to push subscriptions: I have used this app since 2012. App used to be annoying but very useful without paying (ads and pop ups). Now basic features are locked behind a subscription. Time to uninstall and find another app
  18. [R17] 1/5 · US Update sucks: I’ve used pic stitch for YEARS and they taken off the most basic layouts and instead you have to pay over $30 a year. Which is ridiculous. Just go back to letting us watch ads.
  19. [R42] 1/5 · US Used to be Great…: This app no longer has any free functions, the only way to save anything you create is by paying a monthly subscription. I used to use this app all the time but now it’s pretty much worthless. Recommend looking into other options for photo collages, the development team for Pic Stitch really ruined a good thing here. I’d give it 0 stars if I could
  20. [R51] 1/5 · US Used to be good: WAS great. No longer useful unless you pay $$$. So many better options out there
  21. [R29] 1/5 · US Crashes and lose all work: App will randomly crash while creating a collage and all work is lost. If you are selecting pics from 10yrs ago, every image must be reselected. It takes hours after 3-4 crashes you give up.
  22. [R39] 1/5 · US Ads don’t close, glitchy: This app used to work fine but the ads now don’t really close and you have to close the app and try again. Not worth it. Seems like a common complaint and they haven’t fixed it yet.
  23. [R161] 3/5 · US I love it, but it is a bit glitchy at times.: I love it, but it is a bit glitchy at times.
  24. [R407] 3/5 · GB How do you add videos: Great app but I downloaded this so that I could mix videos with photos and I can't add videos at all. I would like to recommend this to friends but if you don't do all the things you say it does then I'm afraid I won't be able to. Also it crashes way too often. Overall I'm not that pleased with the app. If I could add videos like you say it can then I would absolutely love t
  25. [R9] 5/5 · US Use it daily: I love this app! I have the paid version and I do wish the ads and requests would stop popping up. That’s the only annoying part. Other than that, I really like it.
  26. [R25] 1/5 · US Paid. No difference in ads!!: I paid for the pro version of this app 11 months ago, simply to not have to watch time-consuming ads before exporting my collages. NEVER ONCE have I been able to export without getting stuck on a useless ad that takes anywhere from 30 seconds to da to MINUTES before I’m able to close the ad and export. WHAT DID I PAY $35 FOR???!! Complete scam or a lemon, you choose.
  27. [R264] 3/5 · GB Annoying adverts.: Have had the lite version for years now, but recently subscribed properly to it to use the full service. Really disappointed to find that even when it’s a paid for service you’re still slowed down by tedious adverts for awful looking games. Disappointed.
  28. [R70] 3/5 · US Not intuitive!: The menus are not at all inclusive. It takes a lot of fiddling around to create. Why do I have to upload same photo multiple times. Navigation needs improvement!
  29. [R130] 3/5 · US Multiple pics: Love the app but when you are making a collage with multiple pics it can be difficult to zoom in without the pictures either moving spaces or wiping out everything you selected. Can be time consuming to keep selecting pictures, especially if trying to grab pics from several months/years ago
  30. [R165] 3/5 · US I'll Never delete it.: I've had this app for a while now. I'll never delete it ever. It's pretty awesome. I’m revising my review. I like this app, but it doesn’t really work well with iPhone. Photos take forever to appear on my photo selections. I have to log off and log back in to have a chosen photo appear to redo my edits. Great features, but the “grabbing photos” part gets frustrating.
  31. [R13] 1/5 · US Cancelled & still charged for a year: I cancelled Pic Stitch the day before my trial & I was still charged $34.99 for a year. Can’t find any way to contact them. Would give a 0 rating if I could.
  32. [R33] 1/5 · US Fraudulent Charges?: Why was I charged $40 for this app last may. Contacting my bank and reporting this company for fraud.
  33. [R56] 1/5 · US Glitchy and Fraudulent.: Cancelled before the trial period was over and deleted from my device. And… The App’s company still charged me for an entire year of services on something I don’t plan on ever using again because it didn’t offer what I needed. So basically I paid $38.49 to test their app for collage making and hated it. Shame!
  34. [R353] 3/5 · GB Hmm: The app has gotten kind of confusing as of late... I’ve always updated but it’s only recently changed the UI for me. With this change, I don’t know how to stitch pictures together anymore? You know... before you could put multiple pictures together horizontally or vertically without having to put them in one of the default frames. I’m not sure if you can do it anymore. If you can, please make
  35. [R6] 1/5 · US Pay to use any of it?: You know it’s bad when the very first screen locks you in to signing up for a free trial before even using the app. Free app, but not really. There’s so many other apps, I’ll grab one that doesn’t want my credit card info.
  36. [R30] 2/5 · US App feedback window, too large for screen and unlikable. On an iPad Pro.: When your app feedback window pops up, the size of your app feedback window is too large and there’s no buttons that are touchable within my viewing area. And I cannot get rid of the pop-up window no matter what I try. I have to completely close the app and lose my work. It needs to be smaller so that we can touch the option
  37. [R3] 5/5 · US Exceptional: This pic editor is the best on the market.
  38. [R4] 5/5 · US Best app: I love this app
  39. [R11] 1/5 · US Lost use after paying: I paid to unlock everything years ago, but they have since removed my access and now want an insane monthly/yearly fee. The app used to be straightforward and nice, now it’s a mess. The ads are terrible.
  40. [R82] 4/5 · US reasons: i rate pic stitch a 4/5 bc it’s awesome but u can’t do a lot if u don’t have the premium upgrading.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store