Collage Maker alternatives
Users often seek alternatives to Collage Maker due to frequent ads, paywalls for basic features, and technical glitches. Alternatives like PicCollage and PhotoGrid offer easier navigation and more free options for creating collages.
Why users look for alternatives to Collage Maker
- Users frequently encounter an excessive number of ads and pop-ups, disrupting the experience.R10R13R14R25
- Many essential features, including saving collages, basic templates, and editing tools, are locked behind a subscription or premium paywall.R3R6R19R23
- The app is prone to glitches, requiring restarts, failing to save videos, or crashing after updates.R1R4R14R33
- Some users find the interface difficult to navigate and use, especially for basic edits.R7R12R16R22
- Concerns about privacy have been raised, with the app requesting access to all photos and potentially changing default file associations.R21R45
The alternatives
PicCollage is an app that allows users to easily create collages and decorate pictures with various colors, styles, and layouts R52R58. Many users find it simple to navigate and appreciate its creative possibilities R52R58R60. While some features are VIP, users generally find there are enough free options to be useful without paying R64.
Better for: PicCollage is better for users who want an easy-to-use app for grouping memories and expressing creativity, especially if they are looking for a good balance of free features before considering paid options R57R64.
Head-to-head: Collage Maker vs PicCollagePhoto Collage Maker PicJointer is described by some users as an easy-to-use app that produces great quality collages R69. It offers a trial to see what to expect if you pay . However, many users report that you need to pay and subscribe for even the most basic options, like combining four pictures, and that it can charge multiple times per week R65R68R70.
Better for: Photo Collage Maker PicJointer might suit users who are willing to pay for a subscription after a trial period, provided they find the quality and ease of use worth the cost R69. However, it is not recommended for those seeking a free app or who are sensitive to recurring charges R65R68R70.
Head-to-head: Collage Maker vs Photo Collage Maker PicJointerPhotoGrid is a long-standing app that many users find very easy to use for editing photos and videos, even in its free version R80R90. It offers plenty of free options and ways to customize photos and make collages R92. However, some users note an increase in repetitive ads and difficulty seeing grids when selecting them, leading some to look for alternatives R79R81R84.
Better for: PhotoGrid is better for users who prioritize ease of use and a good selection of free customization options for both photos and videos R80R90R92. It suits those who have used it for years and find it a convenient option, despite the recent increase in ads R81R84.
Head-to-head: Collage Maker vs PhotoGridPic Stitch is praised for being an easy and fast app for creating collages . Users appreciate its straightforward interface, especially on iPhone, for compiling multiple pictures . However, many long-term users report that basic features are now locked behind a subscription, and the free version is plagued by constant ads and nags, with some ads not even having a close button R93R96R97.
Better for: Pic Stitch is best for users who are willing to pay for the premium version to avoid ads and unlock features, especially if they value a fast and easy collage-making process R94. It is not suitable for those looking for a fully free experience due to aggressive monetization R93R96.
Head-to-head: Collage Maker vs Pic StitchPhoto Collage Maker & Creator is described as user-friendly and fun by some long-time users who have purchased and renewed it for years R108. However, a significant number of users report that it is primarily a paid app, with most features requiring payment and frequent pop-ups for premium R109R110. There are also reports of issues with the app not working consistently and automatic yearly subscription scams R107.
Better for: Photo Collage Maker & Creator might be suitable for users who are committed to a paid subscription and have had a positive, long-term experience with the app . It is not recommended for users seeking a free app or those wary of subscription models and potential billing issues R109R110.
Head-to-head: Collage Maker vs Photo Collage Maker & CreatorYou should stick with Collage Maker if you find its interface easy to use and enjoy its features, especially if you don't mind the ads or are willing to pay for the premium version to remove them .
Evidence note: No alternative had too few reviews to judge.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R10] Collage Maker Too many ads: Ads
- [R13] Collage Maker Bueno: Bueno pero con mucha publicidad!!!
- [R14] Collage Maker Glitchy and Too many adds: The app is great, use it a whole bunch. But the thing is it glitches a lot, and there is so many adds. Every time I press something an add to sign up for membership pops up. And whenever I save a video you have to see an add. Overall the app is awesome it is fun and easy, but there is too many adds.
- [R25] Collage Maker Too many: Pop ups
- [R3] Collage Maker There’s a free version and a paid: Free version has half of the templates and a watermark
- [R6] Collage Maker Cool: We always have to pay for stuff even this it's not always worth it but it is a little bit there'sOther apps that are better than this but it is cool but after a three day tryoutMakes you do like everythingOne piece at a time it's really annoying I recommend it if you're willing to pay the money but it's cool it's not my favorite.
- [R19] Collage Maker Saving Options are a Pain: Oh I get why I was not able to save the project to my photos; what was supposed to be a free app turned out to be paid. If it’s free then okay but if it’s paid I would have rather been told that upfront instead of downloading all my pictures and then being forced to pay before I could do anything with my project. Your tactics are not okay. I will Surely be canceling befo
- [R23] Collage Maker Good but: Should not have to pay to edit!! I get that pay willl get you more tries for the ai stuffs BUTT I can't make good edits with out the transitions:(((( pls pls make it to np pay for edit??:/
- [R1] Collage Maker Gets Confused: Requires multiple restarts
- [R4] Collage Maker Not working: Won’t save video
- [R33] Collage Maker It’s good but rn unusable: I use the app a lot for tick toc and it’s usually pretty good and easy but today when I clicked on the app it instantly took me off so I deleted it and re-download it but I’m still having the same issue and it’s the only app on my phone doing it
- [R7] Collage Maker Not user friendly: This app is very difficult to use, navigate, edit. I’d like to find another app that I’m sure is doing better - and especially cheaper or even free bc it’s not worth paying for.
- [R12] Collage Maker Nice but: Excellent opportunity wish it performed more easily--we'll see how it goes . . .
- [R16] Collage Maker Frustrating to use for basic edits: It’s impossible to find basic templates, such as a grid of three rectangles. Instead you have to scroll through an unorganized, unlimited selection of trendy topic-based ugly cutouts. Practically unusable.
- [R22] Collage Maker Too hard: Ads are ridiculous, so hard to crop photos in collage frame and you have to start over because it won’t let you fix
- [R21] Collage Maker Didn’t trust anymore: I had to delete this app because something strange started happening. I was listening to a mp4 file in my file folder. And when I clicked on the next file it automatically opened in Live Collage. The default was changed to Live Collage and I couldn’t change it. ChatGPT said, “Developers sometimes sneak new permissions and file associations into updates buried in changelog lan
- [R45] Collage Maker Why suddenly need access to ALL photos???: Have had this app for many years. Just tried to open and it said the app only works if it has access to all photos, not just the ones I selected. What. This is the creepiest and most suspicious this ever. Even worse than this app hiding secret folders in files. Check folders. Ridiculous. These are scammers Update: they responded and said it is required u
- [R52] PicCollage Awesome: I love this app! It’s ez to navigate & fun!
- [R57] PicCollage Pic Collage: Best ap for grouping my memories
- [R58] PicCollage Love this: I love decorating my pictures with the different colors, styles and layouts.
- [R60] PicCollage Easy to use: Love It
- [R65] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Horrible: Horrible app / lacks any good and useful stuff. Chargers you multiple times per week. Just horirble.
- [R68] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Waste or time: Wont let you even do one picture without a purchase to see if you like it dont waste your time
- [R69] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Best collage maker ever: Easy and great quality
- [R70] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Not free: Need to pay and subscribe for even the most basic option (combine 4 pictures into one).
- [R79] PhotoGrid Terrible news: Soooooooooooooooooo many adds
- [R80] PhotoGrid Great!!: Very easy to use
- [R81] PhotoGrid I’ve used PhotoGrid forever: This is the most convenient option out there that I know of, but it could be better. There are ads to get rid of the watermark, it’s really hard to see the grids when selecting one. The app has only gotten worse over the years. Maybe there are better options out there, and it is a headache to use, but I couldn’t find a better option when I looked years ago and so I’ve
- [R84] PhotoGrid To many ads! 🙄: This used to be a quick and easy app to use and I’ve had it for many years (5+ maybe). As of recent the app is becoming very annoying with a lot(repetitive) ads, To many bs ads!!It takes away from just wanting to edit your photos quickly. Currently looking for a new app.
- [R93] Pic Stitch 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.
- [R94] Pic Stitch Exceptional: This pic editor is the best on the market.
- [R96] Pic Stitch 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
- [R97] Pic Stitch Best app: I love this app
- [R107] Photo Collage Maker & Creator App does Work Most of the Time: It worked good at first but not now Have to shut it down wait minutes then try again several times before Works Update still not good Will try next week
- [R108] Photo Collage Maker & Creator Fun: This app is very user friendly & fun to use!
- [R109] Photo Collage Maker & Creator Pay for everything: I really want a photo collage app that you don’t have to pay for stuff. It is a good app. But, it needs more free stuff. Also, I am so annoyed by all the adds for premium that keep popping up. I love this app, but more stuff needs to be free. Almost everything I want costs money.
- [R110] Photo Collage Maker & Creator Not a get app: This is a pay for app not a get app can’t use any features without paying getting tired of apps that lie claiming they are get and can’t use anything without paying
- [R28] Collage Maker Can’t even use it: It’s actually really sad you have to PAY to download a collage. A money grab to be honest.
- [R64] PicCollage Wow!: Hi, I got this app a few weeks ago, and I really thought this was going to be one of does apps, where you would have to pay for everything, but it’s not. But I do wish that there were less things were, like VIP, but that’s it.
- [R90] PhotoGrid Muy buena app: Siempre que quiero editar cualquier cosa relacionado a fotos o videos, uso esta app. Es muy buena incluso en su versión gratuita.
- [R92] PhotoGrid So fun!: Plenty of free options which I like. So many ways to customize my photos and make amazing collages!
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store