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Head-to-head

Photo Collage Maker PicJointer vs PicCollage

Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 4.5★ · Free to download 40
Winner PicCollage
PicCollage 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

PicCollage is the better choice for most users due to its wider range of features and more established reputation, despite recent frustrations with its free tier limitations, while Photo Collage Maker PicJointer is largely criticized for its aggressive paywall.

Full reviews: Photo Collage Maker PicJointer · PicCollage

PicCollage offers more creative options and has a long history of user satisfaction, though recent changes have made its free tier less appealing. Photo Collage Maker PicJointer is widely criticized for requiring payment for basic functionality, making it a frustrating experience for many users.

Head to head

Features edge: PicCollageR1R5R13R15
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Users praise Photo Collage Maker PicJointer for being easy to use and offering a good way to combine photos, with some finding it useful for mood boards and organizing R5R23. However, many complain about a lack of useful features and basic backgrounds, especially given the cost R1R13. Some users also report difficulties with text editing and adjusting changes R15R18.
PicCollage PicCollage is lauded for its ease of use, creative options, and variety of grids, stickers, and layouts . Users appreciate its ability to group memories and make birthday presents or invitations . However, some users note that many desirable stickers and templates are VIP-only . There are also reports of the app being laggy, kicking users off, or failing to find images .
Ease of Use tieR5R18R23R27
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Many users find Photo Collage Maker PicJointer easy, simple, and intuitive to use R5R23R27. Some mention that it's fast . However, a few users found instructions vague or had difficulties adjusting to changes R18.
PicCollage PicCollage is frequently praised for being easy to use, intuitive, and easy to navigate . Users describe it as a great tool for grouping pictures . Some users, however, wish for clearer instructions .
Reliability edge: Photo Collage Maker PicJointerR30R58R64R73
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer One user reported that Photo Collage Maker PicJointer completely stopped working even after paying for a subscription R58. Another user experienced issues with the app only using 10 out of 40 uploaded photos and not allowing selection R30.
PicCollage PicCollage has significant reliability issues, with multiple users reporting that the app inexplicably deleted all their collages, sometimes twice, without warning or recovery options R64R73. Paid users also complain about constant glitches, lagging, and bugs, even with a premium subscription . Some users also report the app kicking them off .
Price/Value tieR3R4R6R7
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Photo Collage Maker PicJointer is heavily criticized for its pricing, with many users feeling it's a scam because it's advertised as free but requires payment for almost any functionality, including saving or even previewing work R4R6R7R10. Users find it way too expensive, with some noting a $9.99 weekly charge R3R13R58. Many feel other platforms offer similar features for free .
PicCollage PicCollage users express frustration over the increasing number of features, including saving collages, being moved behind a paywall R61R70R76R90. While some free stickers and backgrounds exist, many desirable items are VIP-only R64R69. The annual subscription price of £34.99 is considered very expensive by some R69. Users also complain about watermarks on free content and being unable to screenshot without paying R64.
Support tieR63R94R96
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Reviews for Photo Collage Maker PicJointer do not mention user support directly.
PicCollage One PicCollage user reported being unable to transfer a paid account to a new phone despite following instructions and watching YouTube videos, leading to frustration R63. Another user who forgot to cancel a subscription and was charged £34.99 could not find contact information for a refund R94R96.
Pick Photo Collage Maker PicJointer if

you are looking for a very simple collage maker and are willing to pay a subscription, or if you want to try a short trial to see if it meets your basic needs .

Pick PicCollage if

you want a feature-rich collage app with many creative options like stickers, backgrounds, and layouts, and are willing to pay for a subscription to access full functionality and avoid watermarks .

Evidence note: The evidence for Photo Collage Maker PicJointer is heavily skewed towards negative feedback regarding its pricing model, with many 1-star reviews. PicCollage also has significant negative feedback about its pricing and reliability, but its higher lifetime rating and more numerous positive reviews suggest a larger, more satisfied user base overall, even with recent frustrations.

Frequently asked

Is Photo Collage Maker PicJointer truly free?
No, Photo Collage Maker PicJointer is not truly free; while free to download, users report that you must pay and subscribe for even the most basic options, including combining pictures, saving, or exporting collages R4R6R7R10.
Can I save collages for free in PicCollage?
No, according to recent reviews, you can no longer save collages for free in PicCollage, even with a watermark; saving now requires a subscription R61R70R76R90.
What is the subscription cost for PicCollage?
The subscription cost for PicCollage is reported to be £34.99 a year by some users, while others mention a £3 per month option R69R94R110.
Does PicCollage delete user's collages?
Yes, multiple PicCollage users have reported that the app inexplicably deleted all their collages, sometimes twice, without warning or recovery options R64R73.

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. [R5] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 5/5 · US Best collage maker ever: Easy and great quality
  3. [R13] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 1/5 · US Cost $ for low quality app: Expensive and the most basic, not so good backgrounds. I’ve seen way nicer for lower price.
  4. [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 !
  5. [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.
  6. [R23] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 5/5 · US Useful, Simple to Use: Easy to use, intuitive, and useful.
  7. [R27] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 3/5 · GB Pleased: So far so good, easy to use
  8. [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.
  9. [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
  10. [R64] 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
  11. [R73] PicCollage 1/5 · GB All of my colleagues are gone! :(: When I loaded the app, all of my colleagues were gone. And now, I can’t get them back. :( Please fix!
  12. [R3] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 3/5 · US good app: but way to expensive
  13. [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
  14. [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).
  15. [R7] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 1/5 · US You have to pay to save or use: Not worth it
  16. [R63] 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.
  17. [R94] 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
  18. [R96] PicCollage 1/5 · GB Forgot to cancel subscription: I forgot to cancel my subscription and no way to get my money back ( cancelled it the same day after it took my money)
  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. [R61] 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 :/
  21. [R70] PicCollage 1/5 · GB They have turned this app into a mess.: This is purely just sad. It won’t let it save into my Photos, and it won’t even in the PicCollage gallery itself!! Like NO, PicCollage, I don’t want VIP, I just want to save the image I made in my Photos!! Free users can’t have photos anymore, it’s just ridiculous.
  22. [R76] 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!
  23. [R90] PicCollage 1/5 · GB Bad: This app asked me to subscribe I said no. I then made a collage and I couldn’t save it or screenshot it!
  24. [R69] 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
  25. [R110] 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

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