PhotoGrid alternatives
PhotoGrid users often look for alternatives due to excessive ads, pushy payment models, and app instability. Alternatives like InShot and PicCollage offer different focuses, from video editing to creative collage making, addressing various user needs.
Why users look for alternatives to PhotoGrid
- Users frequently encounter an overwhelming number of repetitive ads, which disrupt the editing process and make the app annoying to use.R1R3R6R24
- The app is perceived as pushy for money, with features that used to be free, like good photo quality when saving or basic templates, now requiring payment or a subscription.R12R16R22R26
- There are reports of the app crashing frequently and being glitchy, making it difficult to complete work.R8R20R24
- Some users experienced issues with free trials and subscriptions, being charged instantly or having features locked despite paying.R10R14R18R28
The alternatives
InShot is praised for its efficient workflow and ease of use in creating videos R52R55R57. It offers customizable options for business ads and allows users to edit drafts at any time R57.
Better for: InShot is better for users who primarily need to create or edit videos, especially for business ads or social media, due to its strong video editing capabilities and accessible aspect ratio options R57. However, users should be aware of potential issues with photo limits and music restrictions R54.
Head-to-head: PhotoGrid vs InShotPicCollage is a user-friendly app that allows for creative expression through decorating pictures with various colors, styles, and layouts R66R72R74. Many users find it easy to navigate and appreciate its ability to group memories R66R71.
Better for: PicCollage is better for users who want to create fun, decorated photo collages and enjoy customizing their pictures with different styles and layouts R72. It's also suitable for those who appreciate an easy-to-navigate interface R66R74.
Head-to-head: PhotoGrid vs PicCollageCapCut is a popular app for making a variety of edits and creating memories, with users finding its editing tools cool and effective R80R81R83.
Better for: CapCut is better for users looking for a robust video editing app with a wide range of editing options, especially if they are willing to pay for premium features R83. However, users should be aware that many features require a 'Pro' subscription, and there are concerns about inappropriate content and AI integration R82R84R85.
Head-to-head: PhotoGrid vs CapCutPhoto Collage is an easy-to-use app with many features and options for creating collages R97R98R99. Users appreciate its simplicity and effectiveness for combining multiple pictures for various purposes, such as comparisons or sharing memories R100.
Better for: Photo Collage is better for users who prioritize ease of use and a straightforward experience for making photo collages R98R99. It's suitable for those who need to quickly combine multiple pictures or create visual comparisons R100.
Head-to-head: PhotoGrid vs Photo CollageCollage Maker is considered a long-standing app for photo editing and collage creation, with some users having used it for over 15 years . It offers a free version, but many templates and features require payment, and it includes a watermark in the free version R109R112.
Better for: Collage Maker might suit users who are looking for a basic collage tool and are willing to tolerate ads and a watermark in the free version, or pay for more features R109R112. However, some users find it difficult to navigate and report glitches and too many ads R107R113.
Head-to-head: PhotoGrid vs Collage MakerYou should stick with PhotoGrid if you find its interface very easy to use and appreciate the variety of free options for customizing photos and making collages, especially if you have been a long-time user and are satisfied with its core functionality despite the ads .
Evidence note: No alternatives had too-thin evidence.
Frequently asked
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] PhotoGrid Terrible news: Soooooooooooooooooo many adds
- [R3] 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
- [R6] 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.
- [R24] PhotoGrid Ads disabled the app and crashed my phone: This is what happens when you mess with the Jesus!!!! The ads last 5 minutes and you can’t skip them and they come up in the middle of a design - that’s where I’m done … bye forever there’s better tools out there
- [R12] PhotoGrid Pushy for money: This app used to be great but now they have ads and heavily try to push you into paying for things that used to be free like good photo quality when saving. So disappointing.
- [R16] PhotoGrid Getting worse: I used to really like this app, but then the watermark started requiring ads, and the basic templates disappeared, replaced by many paid and rarely used ones. So I uninstalled it. · translated
- [R22] PhotoGrid I used to love but they have removed the normal grid: They removed the normal grids and you now have to pay for everything I’ve had this app for 4 years but deleting now
- [R26] PhotoGrid Don’t fix things that aren’t broken: I used to absolutely love this app, I had used it for 10 years. It was free to use, now they seem to have made it so you HAVE to pay the monthly fee or the collage is blurry and unusable? Such a shame as I loved this app, should’ve kept it how it was.
- [R8] PhotoGrid Just get rid of it: What should be a very simple and easy to use app is one of the glitchiest and most annoying pieces of garbage I’ve ever used on a phone. I would recommend Microsoft paint before I recommended this trash. Whoever made this app I hope you see this and never make another dime off of it ever again. You’re garbage. Period!
- [R20] PhotoGrid Sort it out!: It used to be good, now it’s awful. Keeps crashing all the time. Looking for something else now. This is rubbish. :(
- [R10] PhotoGrid Payment and free trial: Used the free trial but it’s trying to charge my card so now I can’t download anything
- [R14] PhotoGrid Rip Off: I did a free trial it let me make one kissing video. And then it immediately wants you to buy more. So a couple days went by and I got a notification that said hey for $1.99 you can have. I’m like whatever so I paid $1.99. Then it told me I had to wait. until the free trial ended. I’m assuming today I got charged the dollar 99. But nothing has changed from when I was doing the free trial.
- [R18] PhotoGrid Slamming liars: Wish I could leave a 0 start rating. The 3 day free trial offer is a scam. It will ignore the 3 day free trial and charge you instantly upon purchasing it. If you use this app don’t buy any subscription unless you actually plan to pay.
- [R28] PhotoGrid Scam!!!!: I was charged £34:99 even when it was free 3 days trail.
- [R52] InShot Great Production: I just found out about InShot a few months ago, but I’ve been creating videos for over a year. InShot is making my life a lot easier! Thank you.
- [R54] InShot Limit of photos and music restrictions: I used to like this app before I realized that we had A LIMIT ON HOW MANY PHOTOS WE CAN HAVE IN ONE EDIT Im trying to make a suprise for my bf cuz his birthday is soon and im trying to add photos but then it says that I HAVE REACHED THE LIMIT… WHY WHY WHY WHY One more thing… WE CANT HAVE CERTAIN MUSIC! Why? I searched up „Ginger Lemonade“ and I tried putti
- [R55] InShot Good experience: A good and easy-to-use application. I recommend it for editing photos and videos. · translated
- [R57] InShot Best Ive used: InShot has a great work flow. Simple, customizable, great for business ads to capture your brand message rather than using generic glitchy templates. Canva or aspect ratio is accessible for sizing to multiple social media platforms. Go back and edit draft anytime - HUGE !!!
- [R66] PicCollage Awesome: I love this app! It’s ez to navigate & fun!
- [R71] PicCollage Pic Collage: Best ap for grouping my memories
- [R72] PicCollage Love this: I love decorating my pictures with the different colors, styles and layouts.
- [R74] PicCollage Easy to use: Love It
- [R80] CapCut CAPCUT IS DA BEST: CapCut helped me make memories and it is the best is cant even explain five stars
- [R81] CapCut Rose: I think all there edits are really cool and it’s a great app but what I don’t like about it is how you have to pay for small things and how almost every nickname is token even 1234
- [R82] CapCut Very greedy: Can’t export because of the amount of “CapCut pro” that pops up on almost every effect. It also needs to have adjustment and room for people who don’t want to have to buy Pro just to enjoy the app, it’s really dumb. Just big and greedy for the money, let people enjoy the app without always having some “Pro” in it.
- [R83] CapCut Super good app!: If you want something to make a good variety of edits, this is your chance!
- [R97] Photo Collage Creative and easy to use: Excellent app with lots of different features and is easy to use.
- [R98] Photo Collage The BEST: It’s easy to use
- [R99] Photo Collage Best collage app: Love this app. So easy to use
- [R100] Photo Collage Love it: I love it. Whenever I order something online and need to do a comparison I’m able to do a collage and send it to them so they can see the difference in what I ordered and what I received. I also use it when taking pictures with my family and friends and making a fun collage for everyone to enjoy. Love it! 😊😍🥰
- [R107] Collage Maker Gets Confused: Requires multiple restarts
- [R109] Collage Maker There’s a free version and a paid: Free version has half of the templates and a watermark
- [R112] 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.
- [R113] 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.
- [R84] CapCut CapCut is amazing but: I love CapCut but I can’t use most of the features anymore cause everything costs now
- [R85] CapCut Money hungry: This app USED to be so good but now everything is pro i cant even make videos anymore i had to move to a alternative app because of how hungry they have become for money. I remember when this was a FREE editing app, at this point they should just make the app money instead of waiting until people get it to ask for money.
- [R92] CapCut Good but again not sure: So I love to make ranting videos but they have ai stuff and to use everything you need to buy pro and sadly I'm broke and I can't afford that so yeah great app but I wish everything was free
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store