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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Photo Collage vs Collage Maker

Photo Collage 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Photo Collage
Collage Maker 4.8★ · Free + IAP 55

Photo Collage (App A) is a better choice for users seeking a straightforward collage maker with a more functional free tier, despite recent negative updates, while Collage Maker (App B) struggles with usability, bugs, and aggressive monetization.

Full reviews: Photo Collage · Collage Maker

Photo Collage (App A) generally offers a more user-friendly experience and a more generous free tier for basic collage creation, though recent updates have caused some frustration. Collage Maker (App B) is plagued by frequent ads, glitches, and a perceived aggressive push to paid subscriptions, making its free version frustrating and its paid version questionable.

Head to head

Features & Variety edge: Photo CollageR4R5R9R10
Photo Collage Users appreciate Photo Collage for its variety of frames and options, allowing for creative and fun collages R4R5. It's used for diverse purposes, from comparing online orders to creating family memories . However, some recent updates have reduced layout choices and introduced a new format that users dislike R9R10R12R21.
Collage Maker Collage Maker offers various options for photos and videos, including adding colors . It's used for greeting cards, social media posts, and memorials . However, users report issues with specific features like GIF to video conversion R116 and video saving R64. Some find the template selection unorganized and lacking basic grid options .
Ease of Use edge: Photo CollageR3R5R8R10
Photo Collage Many users find Photo Collage easy to use, navigate, and intuitive, making it great for quick edits and collages R3R5R8. However, recent updates have made the app less user-friendly and harder to use for some R10.
Collage Maker Collage Maker is described as easy and convenient by some users . However, a significant number of users find it difficult to use, navigate, and edit R82. Recent updates are also cited as making the app harder to use and more frustrating .
Reliability & Performance edge: Photo CollageR16R31R49R61
Photo Collage Photo Collage generally works great for users, providing a stable experience for creating collages R31R49. There are no widespread reports of crashes or major bugs, though one user reported an issue reaching app support due to a 'TLS encryption' error R16.
Collage Maker Collage Maker suffers from reliability issues, with users reporting that the app gets confused, requires multiple restarts R61, glitches a lot R74, and sometimes won't save videos R64. Several users also reported that the app won't stay open or crashes immediately after recent updates .
Price & Value edge: Photo CollageR7R13R15R19
Photo Collage Photo Collage is advertised as free, but many users complain about constant pop-ups to get premium R15R19 and the necessity to pay for basic features like saving without a watermark R7R13R22R24. Some users report being charged £8 weekly or £150 unexpectedly after trials R24. However, some users still find the free version to have many available basic features R31.
Collage Maker Collage Maker also has a free version with limitations, requiring payment for half the templates and to remove watermarks . Many users feel forced to pay to save their projects or use essential editing features R79R88. Users complain about the high price, with one mentioning $36 a year as too much . There are also reports of fraudulent charges even after canceling trials .
Support tieR16R106
Photo Collage One user reported being unable to reach Photo Collage app support due to a 'TLS encryption' error, indicating a potential issue with their support channels R16.
Collage Maker Collage Maker's support is not directly mentioned in reviews, but a developer response to a privacy concern about photo access was deemed unconvincing by the user R106.
Pick Photo Collage if

Pick Photo Collage if you need a generally easy-to-use app for quick photo collages and are comfortable with a free version that, while having some limitations and prompts for premium, still offers good basic functionality R5R31. It's also a good choice if you've used it for years and are familiar with its interface, despite recent changes .

Pick Collage Maker if

Pick Collage Maker if you are looking for an app that can handle both photo and video collages, and you are willing to pay for a premium subscription to avoid ads and unlock features . It might also appeal if you've been a long-time user and appreciate its evolution, despite recent frustrations .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to aggressive monetization tactics, including pop-ups, watermarks, and paywalls for basic features. Recent negative reviews for both apps highlight issues with updates, making them less user-friendly or introducing bugs. The free vs. paid asymmetry is evident, with many negative reviews stemming from free-tier friction.

Frequently asked

Is Photo Collage truly free?
Photo Collage is advertised as free, but many users report that you have to pay for premium to save collages without a watermark, access more layouts, or avoid constant pop-ups asking for subscriptions R7R13R22R24. Some users have been charged weekly amounts like £8 or even £150 unexpectedly R24.
Are there many ads in Collage Maker?
Yes, Collage Maker users frequently complain about an excessive number of ads and pop-ups, especially for premium subscriptions, which often interrupt the workflow and can cause the app to stop functioning R70R73R74R82.
Do recent updates affect usability for Photo Collage?
Yes, recent updates to Photo Collage have led to some users finding the app less user-friendly, no longer easy to use, and having a new format they dislike, with reduced choices in layouts R9R10R12R21.
Does Collage Maker have issues with saving or exporting?
Yes, Collage Maker users report issues with saving projects, with some being unable to save videos R64 or finding that GIF sets export only the background R116. Many also state that the app forces payment before allowing them to save their work R79R88.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] Photo Collage 2/5 · US Love it: Always have beautiful frames & variety
  2. [R5] Photo Collage 5/5 · US Creative and easy to use: Excellent app with lots of different features and is easy to use.
  3. [R9] Photo Collage 3/5 · US Disappointed: I don’t at all Care for the new format
  4. [R10] Photo Collage 1/5 · US They ruined this app with the latest update: They ruined this app with the latest update. It is no longer user friendly or easy to use. Please roll the changes back….
  5. [R3] Photo Collage 3/5 · US Patio art: Easy and cute
  6. [R8] Photo Collage 5/5 · US The BEST: It’s easy to use
  7. [R16] Photo Collage 1/5 · US App support does not work: I’m trying to reach app support but I keep getting a “TLS encryption” error & there is not other option for contact.
  8. [R31] Photo Collage 5/5 · US Works great!: Perfect for quick edits and easy collages right from your phone! I think it's User friendly and the free version has lots of available basic features. Very handy
  9. [R49] Photo Collage 5/5 · US Definitely worth the download: Been Using this app did a few years now. It definitely does exactly what it’s supposed too. Its very helpful for quick little projects.
  10. [R61] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Gets Confused: Requires multiple restarts
  11. [R7] Photo Collage 1/5 · US Beggars: They beg for Instagram followers to save results and still slap on a watermark. · translated
  12. [R13] Photo Collage 1/5 · US You have to pay to screenshot without a watermark.: You literally have to get "Premium" just to screenshot... YOU HAVE TO PAY JUST TO SCREENSHOT A PHOTO WITHOUT A WATERMARK.
  13. [R15] Photo Collage 3/5 · GB Cookies: Nice app but every second it tries to get me to get premium
  14. [R19] Photo Collage 1/5 · US Really..???!!: There’s a pop up every 5 seconds, you have to pay to use it, incredibly annoying. I selected all my photos then it just deleted them.
  15. [R106] Collage Maker 1/5 · US 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
  16. [R22] Photo Collage 1/5 · GB Not free…: Saw this advertised as free but you can’t make a useable collage without paying for a yearly subscription…
  17. [R24] Photo Collage 1/5 · GB Rubbish: Wants you to paid £8 weekly to even save the photos. Would understand for access to new borders. Dont bother using there’s free methods than this rubbish.
  18. [R70] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Too many ads: Ads
  19. [R73] Collage Maker 2/5 · US Bueno: Bueno pero con mucha publicidad!!!
  20. [R74] Collage Maker 4/5 · US 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.
  21. [R82] Collage Maker 1/5 · US 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
  22. [R12] Photo Collage 3/5 · GB Collageable: Good but I wish there was none layouts 😀
  23. [R21] Photo Collage 3/5 · GB Not as good as it used to be: It’s a shame there’s a reduced choice in layout
  24. [R64] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Not working: Won’t save video
  25. [R79] Collage Maker 1/5 · US 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
  26. [R88] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Can’t even use it: It’s actually really sad you have to PAY to download a collage. A money grab to be honest.
  27. [R116] Collage Maker 4/5 · US Issue exporting video STILL: When trying to export a gif set, all that exports is the background and not the gifs. Note that I never had an issue in the past. Upd 05-Jun: Still an issue with latest update!!!

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