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Head-to-head

Collage Maker vs PicCollage

Collage Maker 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner PicCollage
PicCollage 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

PicCollage has a slight edge due to its longer history of user satisfaction and more positive feedback on ease of use, despite both apps facing significant recent criticism regarding their free-to-paid model.

Full reviews: Collage Maker · PicCollage

Both Collage Maker and PicCollage are popular photo collage apps with high lifetime ratings, but recent reviews highlight significant user frustration over features being moved behind paywalls and an increase in ads. PicCollage appears to be slightly more user-friendly and reliable for basic collage creation, while Collage Maker struggles with more frequent technical issues and a less intuitive interface.

Head to head

Features tieR3R6R16R23
Collage Maker Collage Maker offers photo and video editing, including GIF to video conversion, but users report that many templates and advanced editing options like transitions are locked behind a premium subscription R3R6R23. Some users appreciate the ability to make video memories and digital cards , but others find the selection of free templates unorganized and basic R16.
PicCollage PicCollage provides a variety of stickers, backgrounds, and layouts, with some users praising its creative tools . However, a significant portion of desirable stickers and templates are VIP-only R69. Users also mention an 'enchanted video and photo editor' feature, but it's limited to three uses without premium R69.
Ease of Use edge: PicCollageR7R15R16R17
Collage Maker Collage Maker receives mixed reviews on ease of use; some find it 'super simple and easy to use' R17, while others describe it as 'very difficult to use, navigate, edit' R7 and 'frustrating to use for basic edits' R15R16. Issues like difficulty cropping photos and an unorganized template selection contribute to a less smooth experience for some R16.
PicCollage PicCollage is generally praised for being 'ez to navigate & fun' , 'user friendly' , and 'easy to use' . Users appreciate its straightforward approach to grouping pictures . However, some non-tech users find it less intuitive , and a few wish for clearer instructions .
Reliability tieR1R2R4R14
Collage Maker Collage Maker users report frequent issues with the app, including requiring multiple restarts R1, not saving videos R4, glitching R14, and crashing after updates . There are also long-standing bugs like GIF to video conversion not working R2 and videos being cut . Some users also experienced suspicious behavior like default file associations changing .
PicCollage PicCollage also has reliability concerns, with multiple users reporting that the app inexplicably deleted all their saved collages, sometimes twice . Other issues include lagging , the app kicking users off , and problems with transferring paid accounts to new phones R63. Some users also report difficulty saving images to their photos .
Price/Value tieR14R19R23R25
Collage Maker Collage Maker is free with IAP, but many users are frustrated by the aggressive push for premium, with ads for membership popping up frequently R14R25. Many essential features, including saving collages R19R28R34R52 and editing options R23, are locked behind a subscription. The yearly subscription is considered too expensive by some at $36 R55.
PicCollage PicCollage is also free with IAP, but users are highly critical of its shift towards a paid model, where saving collages, even with a watermark, now requires a subscription . The annual subscription is noted as £34.99 R69 or £3 per month R110, which many find too high. Users feel the app has become 'money hungry' and offers too little for free users .
Support tieR31R46R63R94
Collage Maker There is limited direct feedback on Collage Maker's customer support. One user mentioned the developers responded to a privacy concern about photo access, claiming it was due to new iOS updates, which the user disputed R46. Another user reported fraudulent charges even after cancelling a trial and difficulty with refunds R31.
PicCollage PicCollage users report difficulty transferring paid accounts to new phones despite following instructions and watching videos R63. There are also complaints about being charged after a free trial and having no way to get a refund or find contact information R94.
Pick Collage Maker if

You are looking for an app that has been around for a long time and has a dedicated user base, and you are willing to pay for premium features to avoid ads and unlock full functionality .

Pick PicCollage if

You prioritize an easy-to-use interface for basic collage creation and are willing to subscribe to access a wider range of creative tools and save your work without limitations .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative recent reviews, primarily concerning the shift from free to paid features and aggressive monetization tactics. The lifetime ratings are high for both, suggesting a more positive experience for older versions or for users who pay for subscriptions. The comparison highlights the frustration of free-tier users who feel essential functionalities have been removed.

Frequently asked

Can I save my collages for free in these apps?
No, both Collage Maker and PicCollage now largely require a paid subscription to save collages, even with watermarks, which is a major point of frustration for many users R19R28R34R52.
How much do the premium subscriptions cost?
Collage Maker's yearly subscription is noted as $36 R55, while PicCollage's annual subscription is £34.99 R69 or £3 per month R110.
Do these apps have a lot of ads?
Yes, Collage Maker is frequently criticized for having 'too many ads' and pop-ups, especially for membership sign-ups R10R13R14R25, while PicCollage users also report aggressive pushes for VIP content R69.
Are there any free features available?
Both apps offer some free templates and stickers, but users report that the majority of desirable or 'good' options are premium R3R6R36R39. Collage Maker's free version has half the templates and a watermark R3, and PicCollage's free content often comes with a watermark .

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R3] Collage Maker 3/5 · US There’s a free version and a paid: Free version has half of the templates and a watermark
  2. [R6] Collage Maker 3/5 · US Cool: We always have to pay for stuff even this it's not always worth it but it is a little bit there'sOther apps that are better than this but it is cool but after a three day tryoutMakes you do like everythingOne piece at a time it's really annoying I recommend it if you're willing to pay the money but it's cool it's not my favorite.
  3. [R16] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Frustrating to use for basic edits: It’s impossible to find basic templates, such as a grid of three rectangles. Instead you have to scroll through an unorganized, unlimited selection of trendy topic-based ugly cutouts. Practically unusable.
  4. [R23] Collage Maker 4/5 · US Good but: Should not have to pay to edit!! I get that pay willl get you more tries for the ai stuffs BUTT I can't make good edits with out the transitions:(((( pls pls make it to np pay for edit??:/
  5. [R7] Collage Maker 2/5 · US Not user friendly: This app is very difficult to use, navigate, edit. I’d like to find another app that I’m sure is doing better - and especially cheaper or even free bc it’s not worth paying for.
  6. [R15] Collage Maker 3/5 · US Frustrating: Found free version to be extremely frustrating.
  7. [R17] Collage Maker 5/5 · US Good app! Actually free!: I love it super simple and no games about forcing you to pay! Simple and easy to use
  8. [R1] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Gets Confused: Requires multiple restarts
  9. [R2] Collage Maker 4/5 · US Still Waiting for Better Update: It's been almost a long time until you said you would get the GIF to video conversion feature working again, and I don't want it to be worse than before.
  10. [R4] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Not working: Won’t save video
  11. [R14] 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.
  12. [R19] 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
  13. [R25] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Too many: Pop ups
  14. [R31] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Fraudulent Charges: Even if u immediately cancel your trial, they charge u anyway.
  15. [R46] 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. [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. [R28] 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.
  19. [R34] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Don’t download: You can’t make a collage without buying a subscription
  20. [R52] Collage Maker 1/5 · US NOT FREE: I THOUGHT I HAD FREE COLLAGE MAKER, but when I had finished making my collage, I HAD TO PAY FOR A SUBSCRIPTION. DO NOT GET THIS APP UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY
  21. [R55] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Too expensive now: Yes, you have a nice product, but 36.00 a year is too much for it. You realize people are hurting right now, right? No way am I paying a yearly subscription anymore for something like this unless it’s a lot less that this or something a lot more important than collages. To each their own I guess, complete waste of money though. Drop your price and I’ll come back. See ya. Peace o
  22. [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
  23. [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
  24. [R10] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Too many ads: Ads
  25. [R13] Collage Maker 2/5 · US Bueno: Bueno pero con mucha publicidad!!!
  26. [R36] Collage Maker 3/5 · GB Too many adds and premium items: For a free qpp the free options are good but the lqrge majority is premium
  27. [R39] Collage Maker 3/5 · GB My experience: This collage maker is a really good app and is generally 5stars but there is some frame I can’t pick because I have to pay so this is good but because I don’t want a collage app that you have to pay for it is not helpful so I rate it 3 stars but really is a good app 👍

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