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Head-to-head

Photo Collage Maker PicJointer vs Photo Collage

Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 4.5★ · Free to download 40
Winner Photo Collage
Photo Collage 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

Photo Collage (App B) is the better choice for most users due to its more functional free tier and a wider range of features, despite recent complaints about updates and paywalls.

Full reviews: Photo Collage Maker PicJointer · Photo Collage

Photo Collage Maker PicJointer (App A) is widely criticized for its aggressive paywall, requiring payment for even basic functions, and its high subscription cost. Photo Collage (App B) offers a more usable free experience with basic features, though recent updates have introduced more paywalls and ads, frustrating some long-time users.

Head to head

Features edge: Photo CollageR1R20R29R51
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Users of Photo Collage Maker PicJointer find it offers a variety of options and is good for mood boards and organizing R29R51. Some appreciate its ability to combine photos for printing R20. However, many complain about the lack of useful free features, stating it 'lacks any good and useful stuff' without payment R1.
Photo Collage Photo Collage users praise its extensive options and creative flexibility for making collages . It's described as perfect for quick edits and easy collages, with a free version offering many basic features . Users also find it useful for comparing items or creating fun collages for family and friends .
Ease of Use edge: Photo CollageR5R15R18R23
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Many users find Photo Collage Maker PicJointer easy to use, intuitive, and simple R5R23R29. However, some report difficulties adjusting to changes R18 or find editing text boxes frustrating R15.
Photo Collage Photo Collage is frequently lauded for being easy to navigate, simple, and user-friendly . Users appreciate its intuitiveness and quick collage creation . However, some recent updates have made the app less user-friendly for certain users .
Reliability tieR30R58R66R79
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer One user reported that Photo Collage Maker PicJointer completely stopped working after they paid for a year-long subscription R58. Another mentioned the app only using 10 out of 40 uploaded photos and not allowing selection R30.
Photo Collage While many users praise Photo Collage's consistent performance over the years , some recent reviews indicate issues. One user reported the app deleting selected photos R79, and another mentioned having to wait a long time to save a grid R66.
Price/Value edge: Photo CollageR1R3R4R6
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Photo Collage Maker PicJointer is widely criticized for its aggressive paywall, with users stating it's 'not free at all' R10. Many are frustrated that they cannot save or use basic features without a subscription R4R6R7. The pricing is considered too expensive, with some questioning a weekly charge of $9.99 R1R3R12.
Photo Collage Photo Collage offers a free version with basic features , but many users complain about increasing paywalls, constant pop-ups to subscribe, and the inability to save or screenshot without a watermark unless paying for premium R73R79. The subscription cost is also a point of contention, with some finding £8 weekly or £9.99 monthly too high .
Support tieR61R76
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer There is no specific feedback on customer support for Photo Collage Maker PicJointer in the provided reviews.
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 R76. Another user struggled to cancel a subscription trial and had to go through their Apple account R61.
Pick Photo Collage Maker PicJointer if

you are comfortable paying for a subscription upfront to access all features and value a simple, intuitive interface R5R23R29.

Pick Photo Collage if

you want to try a collage app with a functional free tier that offers basic features without immediate payment , or if you are a long-time user who appreciates its extensive options and ease of use despite recent changes .

Evidence note: Both apps face significant criticism regarding their monetization strategies, with many users feeling misled by 'free to download' claims. Photo Collage Maker PicJointer's negative reviews are almost exclusively about its aggressive paywall, while Photo Collage has a more mixed bag, with some users still praising its free features and others frustrated by recent updates and paywalls.

Frequently asked

Is Photo Collage Maker PicJointer truly free?
No, Photo Collage Maker PicJointer is not truly free; users report that you cannot perform basic functions like saving a collage or even combining a few pictures without purchasing a membership or subscription, often priced at $9.99 a week R4R6R7R10.
Can I save collages for free in Photo Collage?
While Photo Collage offers a free version with basic features, many users report that you cannot save collages without a watermark or screenshot them without purchasing a 'Premium' subscription R73R90R98.
What are the main complaints about Photo Collage Maker PicJointer's pricing?
The main complaints about Photo Collage Maker PicJointer's pricing are that it's too expensive, with a reported cost of $9.99 a week, and that it charges multiple times per week R1R3R12.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 1/5 · US Horrible: Horrible app / lacks any good and useful stuff. Chargers you multiple times per week. Just horirble.
  2. [R20] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 4/5 · US Love this app: What a great way to combine photos on one page to print out.
  3. [R29] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 5/5 · US Picture Joiner / Collage Maker: Lots of options & very easy to use. Great App!
  4. [R51] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 5/5 · US Sharp: Great product for mood boards and organizing
  5. [R5] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 5/5 · US Best collage maker ever: Easy and great quality
  6. [R15] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 3/5 · US Just using it a little $: Editing is frustrating when trying to resize the text box. Also why not have a free option to just use a couple collage frames !
  7. [R18] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 3/5 · GB Pic Jointer: App was quite impressive but I always find difficulties adjusting to the changes. Probably my fault.
  8. [R23] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 5/5 · US Useful, Simple to Use: Easy to use, intuitive, and useful.
  9. [R30] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 1/5 · US Limited Photo Usage: I just downloaded this app maybe five minutes ago and I’m already going to cancel it. Why would an app let you upload 40 photos only for it to use 10 and then not let you even choose which ones you want to use? Bogus.
  10. [R58] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 1/5 · US NOT WORKING: The app is very expensive. I paid for the subscription for a whole year and couldn’t understand what the money was being charged for. When I finally realized it, I opened the app and remembered that I had actually liked it at some point. I decided to keep the subscription and use it a few more times during the week, but it turns out the app doesn’t even work. While I had forgotten a
  11. [R66] Photo Collage 3/5 · US Is cool but I gotta wait super long just to save one grid: 3
  12. [R79] 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. [R3] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 3/5 · US good app: but way to expensive
  14. [R4] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 1/5 · US Waste or time: Wont let you even do one picture without a purchase to see if you like it dont waste your time
  15. [R6] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 3/5 · US Not free: Need to pay and subscribe for even the most basic option (combine 4 pictures into one).
  16. [R61] 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
  17. [R76] 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.
  18. [R7] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 1/5 · US You have to pay to save or use: Not worth it
  19. [R10] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 1/5 · US NOT FREE AT ALL - SCAM: You absolutely can NOT do anything unless you buy the membership. Do not download.
  20. [R73] 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.
  21. [R90] Photo Collage 1/5 · GB *used* to be a good app: This used to be a good app for making collages, but now requires purchases to do basic stuff such as *saving your work to camera roll*. App uninstalled. I will not be using your software again. Would rate 0 stars if possible.
  22. [R98] Photo Collage 1/5 · GB horrible app don’t download: can’t screenshot your collage, and has a watermark in a unremoveable place usually i’d just edit the picture so i can crop it out as i refuse to pay for a collage of photos don’t download save yourself
  23. [R12] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 3/5 · US Overpriced: Nice app to make collages for my projects.$9.99 a month seems reasonable, but a week? Really?

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