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Head-to-head

PicCollage vs Canva

PicCollage 4.8★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Canva
Canva 4.9★ · Free + IAP 70

Canva is the better choice for a wider range of design needs due to its extensive features and templates, despite some usability and pricing concerns, while PicCollage struggles with recent changes that severely limit its free functionality.

Full reviews: PicCollage · Canva

Canva offers a comprehensive design suite with vast templates and features for various projects, though some users find it less intuitive and its pricing structure frustrating. PicCollage excels at simple photo collages but recent updates have made many core functions, including saving, exclusive to its paid subscription, leading to significant user dissatisfaction.

Head to head

Features & Versatility edge: CanvaR4R5R6R12
PicCollage PicCollage is praised for being excellent at making collages and offers a good selection of free stickers and backgrounds R5R4. However, users note it's primarily for collages and not video editing R5. Recent updates have locked many desirable features behind a paywall, including 'VIP' items and 'enchanted video and photo editor' access R6R12.
Canva Canva is lauded for its extensive features, offering hundreds of templates, video editing, and unlimited options for various design needs R71. Users appreciate its ability to create almost anything, from assignments to birthday invitations . However, some advanced features like AI tools are criticized for being terrible , and its video editor is considered frustratingly slow and glitchy R107R108.
Ease of Use edge: PicCollageR8R11R20R27
PicCollage PicCollage is frequently described as fun, easy to use, intuitive, and very user-friendly, requiring no tutorials R8R11R20. Some users, however, find it not easy for non-tech persons or wish for clearer instructions R27.
Canva Canva receives mixed reviews on ease of use. Many users find it easy to use, intuitive, and simple to navigate, even for beginners or those without graphic design skills R77R83. Conversely, a significant number of users find it not intuitive, very hard for beginners, difficult to navigate, and less user-friendly on mobile R64R72.
Reliability & Performance tieR3R4R45R82
PicCollage PicCollage users report critical issues such as the app inexplicably deleting all collages, sometimes twice, without warning R4. Other users experience the app kicking them off or not working R45, and some have trouble transferring paid accounts to new phones R3.
Canva Canva also faces reliability concerns. Users report that the app stops working, experiences technical difficulties for weeks, or goes blank when trying to load . There are complaints of laggy performance, glitches, and designs disappearing R108. Issues with specific features like Typecraft not updating text on mobile are also noted R82.
Price & Value tieR1R6R10R12
PicCollage PicCollage users are highly dissatisfied with recent changes that make saving collages, previously a free feature (even with a watermark), now require a subscription R1R10R16R39. Many feel that almost every option is locked behind a paywall, with some finding the annual subscription price of £34.99 (approx. $44 USD) too high R6R12R51. There are also complaints about being charged after free trials or difficulty canceling subscriptions R35.
Canva Canva users express frustration over the increasing number of features requiring a paid 'Pro' account, with many feeling that they have to pay for everything or that the free version offers very few options . Subscription prices are seen as high, with users noting increases from $12.99 to $18.99 . There are also complaints about misleading free trials, being charged immediately, or being charged twice R70.
Customer Support & Account Management tieR3R35R70R71
PicCollage PicCollage users report difficulties transferring paid accounts to new phones, even after following instructions and watching videos R3. There are also complaints about not being able to find contact information for refunds after accidental subscriptions R35.
Canva Canva's customer service receives some positive mentions for providing hundreds of templates R71. However, users report issues with customer service refusing refunds for subscriptions made through Apple R70. There are also complaints about being logged out and accounts being deleted, leading to loss of work .
Pick PicCollage if

You primarily need to create simple photo collages and value an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, and are willing to pay for a subscription to access core features like saving R8R11R20.

Pick Canva if

You need a versatile design tool for a wide range of content creation beyond just collages, including video editing, and are comfortable with a learning curve or are willing to pay for a Pro subscription to unlock its full potential R71R77.

Evidence note: The evidence for PicCollage is heavily skewed towards recent negative reviews regarding its shift to a paid-only model for basic functions. While Canva also has significant complaints about its free tier limitations and subscription pricing, its broader feature set and positive reviews for its paid version provide a more balanced view.

Frequently asked

Can I save my creations for free in PicCollage?
No, recent updates to PicCollage have made it so you can no longer save or download collages without a paid subscription, even with a watermark R1R10R16R39.
Is Canva easy for beginners to use?
Canva receives mixed reviews on its ease of use for beginners; some find it intuitive and easy to learn by trial and error R77R83, while others describe it as not intuitive and very hard to navigate without taking courses R64R72.
How much does PicCollage's premium subscription cost?
PicCollage's premium subscription is reported to cost £34.99 a year (approximately $44 USD) or £3 per month R12R51.
Does Canva have a good video editor?
Canva's video editor is generally not well-regarded by users, with complaints that it is terrible, ridiculously slow, glitchy, and lags constantly R107R108.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] PicCollage 2/5 · US Deleted all my collages (TWICE): The good: Lots of free stickers, backgrounds, etc- but includes watermark. Pretty intuitive, can save, duplicate, and edit images. The bad: I use this app to make templates for posts that I edit and use again. TWICE the app has inexplicably deleted ALL my collages- not after an uninstall or update, no warning, just gone and not recoverable. Considering switching
  2. [R5] PicCollage 5/5 · US ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Honestly this is really good at making Collages. I have tried so many apps for picture editing, and this one is by far the best one. I would totally recommend it. But the only thing is, if you're making videos of pictures, this app is usually only for collages, (as you can see in the name.) So, I would recommend CapCut if you're making it with pictures.
  3. [R6] PicCollage 3/5 · US $$: Nothing fun to use. Almost every option is locked. I hate when they say try for free and you spend time editing and then it says buy now😩
  4. [R12] PicCollage 3/5 · GB Good except from two things: Pick college is really good except from two things all the good collages you have to pay for And it is £34.99 a year WHAT !!!!!! And if you want to have a bit of fun on the app you can press the enchanted video and photo editor, but you can only use it three times if you haven’t got the premium templates which is where you have to pay and when I tried to use the encha
  5. [R8] PicCollage 5/5 · US Fun, easy to use and works well.: I’ve made some of these for friends and they’re frame worthy. Good ap.
  6. [R11] PicCollage 5/5 · US Love it: I love this app. It’s very user friendly!
  7. [R20] PicCollage 5/5 · US Easy & works great: No tutorials - pretty intuitive and very functional
  8. [R27] PicCollage 3/5 · GB I wish: I wish it was like more easier to discover I only found out through my friend, I also wish it shows more clear instructions to make you’re own collage but I love it and it’s great for quirky little profile pictures
  9. [R3] PicCollage 3/5 · US I love pic collage but…: I love PicCollage, but no matter what I do I cannot transfer my paid account over to my new phone. Very frustrating. I followed everything it said to do and watch YouTube videos even. I am using Canva for most things now and may have to cancel my membership.
  10. [R45] PicCollage 2/5 · GB Ok…: It just keeps kicking me off and not working so it’s 2 stars
  11. [R82] Canva 2/5 · US Typecraft Impossible: I cannot update the text content on typecraft at all on mobile. The submit edit does appear when I try to make edits.
  12. [R1] PicCollage 1/5 · US Cheap: Used to be a great app but now you can’t even save a collage without having a subscription. I’ve used this app for years and sadly will be deleting to find something better :/
  13. [R10] PicCollage 1/5 · US You can no longer save or download collages: Every time I try to save/download my collage or edit, all of a sudden it wants me to subscribe to their damn premium in order to see it! Not a good look. I used to love this app and use it all the time until yall decided to get greedy…💔
  14. [R35] PicCollage 1/5 · GB need refund: I did a free trial and I wasn’t able to cancel it in time so now £34.99 has come out of my bank account , I’d like a refund for this please I cannot find contact info for you
  15. [R70] Canva 1/5 · US GREEDY THIEVES!: claimed a FREE 14 day trial, got charged full price immediately. at the end of the TRIAL, i was charged full price AGAIN. they refuse to refund because my subscription is through apple and not canva directly. I’ve been supporting this app for YEARS when it was $7/month back in 2020 and the downhill this app has taken is despicable honestly. i will NEVER support this app ever again
  16. [R71] Canva 5/5 · US The amazing wonders of Campa: Amazing. Customer service has hundreds of templates video editing your name. Have a good luck exploring on camera.
  17. [R16] PicCollage 1/5 · GB Money hungry!: Used to be able to get none subscription features that would allow you to save with a watermark. Now you can’t even save the collage!
  18. [R39] PicCollage 1/5 · GB Can’t save anything: This used to be an amazing app but now I’m unable to save any of my collages without having to pay. It’s advertised still as a free app but not since 30/3/26 😢 I’m gonna have to find something else now
  19. [R64] Canva 1/5 · US Not intuitive! Very hard for beginners: Canva is very hard to use if you are not an expert! It’s not intuitive. It’s very difficult to navigate. I would not recommend unless you take their courses to understand how to be an expert at using the app.
  20. [R72] Canva 3/5 · US Coach: Really great app but very hard to navigate when you are unfamiliar with the design aspect of Canva
  21. [R77] Canva 5/5 · US Love this app!: Easy to work and helps me to be creative without needing a a bunch of graphic design skills
  22. [R83] Canva 5/5 · US An app for All ages!: Easy to Learn by Trial & Error
  23. [R51] PicCollage 1/5 · GB Appaling: I started making a wallpaper for my ipad and it was great! At first then it wanted me to subscribe to continue editung which is £3 per month i could not believe what i was seeing i am 12 years ols and i shoukd beable to make just one collage formy favourite singers please fix this immediatly thank you
  24. [R107] Canva 4/5 · US Almost perfect: My only qualm is their video editor. It’s terrible. i have to use VN editor instead. But overall it is a very good suite for content creation. I like enough to subscribe.
  25. [R108] Canva 3/5 · GB Great for some things, not for everything: Canva is great for short-form social media content but terrible for editing longer videos, it’s honestly the most frustrating video editing app I’ve ever used. It’s ridiculously slow, glitchy and lags constantly even when doing it on a laptop in google chrome. The clips either stop playing completely or stay stuck in the video in playback when they’re not

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