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

Photo Collage vs PhotoGrid

Photo Collage 4.8★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner PhotoGrid
PhotoGrid 4.9★ · Free + IAP 70

PhotoGrid is the better option for users seeking robust editing features and a more stable experience, despite its aggressive monetization, while Photo Collage struggles with recent negative updates and persistent payment issues.

Full reviews: Photo Collage · PhotoGrid

Both Photo Collage and PhotoGrid are popular photo collage apps that offer free tiers with in-app purchases. PhotoGrid, despite its aggressive monetization tactics and ad frequency, generally provides a more feature-rich and stable editing experience, with users praising its AI removal tool and long-term reliability. Photo Collage, however, has seen a decline in user satisfaction due to recent updates making basic features paid and frequent pop-ups.

Head to head

Features and Creativity edge: PhotoGridR4R12R14R20
Photo Collage Photo Collage offers a variety of frames and options for creating collages, with users appreciating its flexibility and ease for quick projects R4R20. Some users have found it useful for specific tasks like comparing ordered items R14. However, recent updates have reduced layout choices and made some previously free features paid R12.
PhotoGrid PhotoGrid is praised for its extensive options, including stickers and the ability to combine pictures into collages . Users specifically highlight its AI removal tool as amazing and find it useful for designing cards, posters, and photo memories . It offers many ways to customize photos and make collages, even with free options .
Ease of Use tieR3R5R8R9
Photo Collage Many users describe Photo Collage as easy to use, simple, and user-friendly, allowing for quick edits and navigation R3R5R8. However, recent updates have made the app less user-friendly and harder to use for some R9R10.
PhotoGrid PhotoGrid is widely considered easy to use, simple, and quick for adding text and images . Users appreciate its speed in combining pictures . However, some find it difficult to see grids when selecting them, and recent changes have made it less intuitive for others .
Reliability and Performance edge: PhotoGridR6R10R16R19
Photo Collage Photo Collage users report issues with long waiting times to save grids R6 and the app deleting selected photos R19. Some users also experienced problems reaching app support due to TLS encryption errors R16. Recent updates have been criticized for ruining the app and making it less functional R10.
PhotoGrid PhotoGrid has been described as glitchy and annoying by some users , with reports of the app crashing frequently . Despite these issues, many long-term users attest to its overall reliability and consistent performance over several years .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR1R7R13R15
Photo Collage Photo Collage is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization. Users report constant pop-ups to get premium R15R19, having to pay to save results without watermarks or even screenshot R7R13, and being unable to do basic tasks without paying . The free options are limited, and the price is considered ridiculous . Some users also struggled to cancel subscriptions R1.
PhotoGrid PhotoGrid also faces strong criticism for its monetization. Users complain about too many ads R61R67R73R79, being pushed to pay for features that used to be free, like good photo quality when saving R73, and having to pay for basic grids . There are multiple reports of free trial scams, where users were charged instantly or unexpectedly R71R83R93. Some users also experienced subscription issues where features were locked again after paying R95.
Support tieR16R95
Photo Collage One user reported being unable to reach Photo Collage app support due to a "TLS encryption" error, with no other contact options available R16.
PhotoGrid One PhotoGrid user reported that their email to support regarding locked features after paying for an upgrade was not responded to R95.
Pick Photo Collage if

You need a very simple, no-frills collage maker for quick personal projects and are willing to tolerate frequent prompts for premium features or recent format changes .

Pick PhotoGrid if

You prioritize advanced photo editing features, such as AI removal, and a wide variety of customization options, and are prepared to navigate frequent ads or potential subscription issues .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews, primarily concerning aggressive monetization, excessive ads, and issues with free trials or subscriptions. While Photo Collage has more recent complaints about app functionality changes, PhotoGrid has more explicit reports of subscription scams. The high lifetime ratings for both apps likely reflect a period before these monetization strategies became as prevalent or problematic.

Frequently asked

Is Photo Collage truly free to use?
No, Photo Collage is not truly free; while it offers a free tier, many basic functions like saving collages without a watermark, screenshotting, or accessing more layouts require a paid premium subscription R7R13. Users report constant pop-ups and ads pushing for premium R15R19.
Does PhotoGrid have many ads?
Yes, PhotoGrid has a significant number of ads, with users frequently complaining about too many repetitive ads that interrupt the editing process and can last for extended periods R61R67R73R79. Some ads are reported to appear in the middle of a design or disable the app .
Are there issues with PhotoGrid's free trial or subscriptions?
Yes, multiple users have reported issues with PhotoGrid's free trials and subscriptions, including being charged instantly upon signing up for a "free" trial R71R83R93 and features becoming locked again after paying for an upgrade R95. One user reported being charged £35 instantly for a 30-day free trial .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] Photo Collage 2/5 · US Love it: Always have beautiful frames & variety
  2. [R12] Photo Collage 3/5 · GB Collageable: Good but I wish there was none layouts 😀
  3. [R14] Photo Collage 5/5 · US 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! 😊😍🥰
  4. [R20] Photo Collage 5/5 · US Photo Collage: I Love making photo collages with photo collage. It gives you a lot of options!
  5. [R3] Photo Collage 3/5 · US Patio art: Easy and cute
  6. [R5] Photo Collage 5/5 · US Creative and easy to use: Excellent app with lots of different features and is easy to use.
  7. [R8] Photo Collage 5/5 · US The BEST: It’s easy to use
  8. [R9] Photo Collage 3/5 · US Disappointed: I don’t at all Care for the new format
  9. [R6] Photo Collage 3/5 · US Is cool but I gotta wait super long just to save one grid: 3
  10. [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….
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [R1] Photo Collage 1/5 · US Hard to cancel subscription trial: You have to go through Itunes in order cancel the membership. Being a new iphone user I was not able to cancel due to the How.. Other than that it made some decent collages UPDATE: It’s not that simple I had to go through my Apple account
  14. [R7] Photo Collage 1/5 · US Beggars: They beg for Instagram followers to save results and still slap on a watermark. · translated
  15. [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.
  16. [R15] Photo Collage 3/5 · GB Cookies: Nice app but every second it tries to get me to get premium
  17. [R95] PhotoGrid 1/5 · GB Subscription problems: I paid to upgrade the app for a year but after a month, it’s locked all of the features again and my email hasn’t been responded to. Very disappointed and feeling scammed!
  18. [R61] PhotoGrid 1/5 · US Terrible news: Soooooooooooooooooo many adds
  19. [R67] PhotoGrid 2/5 · US 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.
  20. [R73] PhotoGrid 1/5 · US 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.
  21. [R79] PhotoGrid 1/5 · US This is a scam!!!: I have a subscription to this APP but I cannot use it without being barraged by ads! Some ads won’t disappear even if I try to delete them.
  22. [R71] PhotoGrid 1/5 · US Payment and free trial: Used the free trial but it’s trying to charge my card so now I can’t download anything
  23. [R83] PhotoGrid 1/5 · GB 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.
  24. [R93] PhotoGrid 1/5 · GB Scam!!!!: I was charged £34:99 even when it was free 3 days trail.

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