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Collage Maker vs Photo Collage Maker PicJointer

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

Collage Maker (App A) is the better choice for users seeking a collage app with a functional free tier and a wider range of features, despite its issues with ads and occasional glitches.

Full reviews: Collage Maker · Photo Collage Maker PicJointer

Collage Maker (App A) offers a more robust free experience with many users praising its ease of use and creative options, though it is heavily criticized for ads and premium paywalls. Photo Collage Maker PicJointer (App B) is widely panned for being misleadingly advertised as free, with most core functions locked behind a subscription, making it a less appealing option for most users.

Head to head

Features edge: Collage MakerR2R3R23R26
Collage Maker Collage Maker offers a variety of features for photo and video editing, including collage creation, adding colors, and GIF to video conversion, though some advanced features like transitions or certain templates are locked behind a paywall R2R26R23R3. Users appreciate the ability to make greeting cards, digital cards, and video memories .
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Photo Collage Maker PicJointer is described as having basic collage-making capabilities, allowing users to combine photos R66. However, many users find it lacks good and useful stuff, and even basic options like combining a few pictures or saving are behind a paywall R66. Some users note that other platforms offer similar functions for free .
Ease of Use edge: Collage MakerR5R7R12R16
Collage Maker Many users find Collage Maker easy to use, simple, and intuitive for creating collages and editing photos R5. However, some recent reviews indicate that updates have made it harder to use and navigate, with difficulties in cropping photos or finding basic templates R7R12R16.
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Photo Collage Maker PicJointer is generally considered easy to use by those who can access its features . However, some users report frustration with editing, such as resizing text boxes, and difficulty adjusting to changes .
Reliability edge: Collage MakerR1R4R8R9
Collage Maker Collage Maker has a mixed record on reliability. Some users have used it for years without disappointment, praising its consistency R8R9. However, recent reviews highlight issues such as requiring multiple restarts, not saving videos, glitches, ads causing the app to stop functioning, and the app not staying open after updates R1R4R14. There are also reports of video export issues and the app changing default file associations .
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Photo Collage Maker PicJointer has very limited feedback on reliability due to most users being unable to access core features without payment. One user who paid for a subscription reported that the app completely stopped working after a while .
Price/Value edge: Collage MakerR3R6R10R13
Collage Maker Collage Maker is a 'Free + IAP' app. While some users appreciate its free aspects and claim it's 'actually free' R26, many others are frustrated by the aggressive ads and the need to pay for essential features like saving collages, accessing templates, or editing without watermarks R3R6R10R13. The yearly subscription price of $36 is considered too expensive by some R55.
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer Photo Collage Maker PicJointer is 'Free to download' but users widely report that it is not free to use, requiring payment for even the most basic functions like combining pictures or saving collages R64R66R67R70. Users feel misled and call it a 'scam' or 'bait and switch' R70. The pricing is considered too expensive, with a weekly subscription of $9.99 being highlighted as unreasonable R72.
Support tieR31R46
Collage Maker Collage Maker has some negative feedback regarding support, with one user reporting fraudulent charges even after cancelling a trial R31. Another user noted a suspicious change in file permissions and a developer response that was deemed unconvincing R46.
Photo Collage Maker PicJointer There is no specific feedback regarding customer support for Photo Collage Maker PicJointer in the provided reviews.
Pick Collage Maker if

You are looking for a collage app with a functional free tier, even if it means dealing with ads and some features behind a paywall R26R14. You prioritize a wide range of creative options and have been a long-time user of similar apps R8R9.

Pick Photo Collage Maker PicJointer if

You are willing to pay for a subscription upfront for a straightforward collage maker and value ease of use .

Evidence note: The evidence for App B (Photo Collage Maker PicJointer) is heavily skewed towards negative feedback regarding its pricing model, making it difficult to assess its features or reliability for paying users. The free vs. paid asymmetry is very pronounced, with App B offering almost no functionality without payment, unlike App A which has a more usable free tier.

Frequently asked

Is Collage Maker truly free to use?
Collage Maker has a free version that allows users to create collages and use some features, with some users stating it's 'actually free' R26. However, the free version often includes watermarks, has limited templates, and is heavily supported by ads R3R10R13R14. Many core functionalities like saving projects, editing without transitions, or accessing premium content require a paid subscription R23.
What are the main complaints about Photo Collage Maker PicJointer?
The main complaints about Photo Collage Maker PicJointer revolve around its misleading 'free to download' status, as users report that almost all functions, including basic collage creation and saving, require a paid subscription R64R66R67R70. Users express frustration over being forced to pay before being able to use or save their creations, calling it a 'scam' or 'bait and switch' R70.
How do the prices compare for premium features?
Collage Maker offers a yearly subscription that some users find expensive at $36 R55. Photo Collage Maker PicJointer has a weekly subscription option that users consider unreasonable at $9.99 per week R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [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.
  2. [R3] Collage Maker 3/5 · US There’s a free version and a paid: Free version has half of the templates and a watermark
  3. [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??:/
  4. [R26] Collage Maker 5/5 · US Photo collage: I love this app because for Mother’s Day and father day I used this to make a picture of them for there special day they loved the collage I was so special for them this app is also super awesome because you make photos and videos even add colors I give this app 5 million stars and this is just a really good that I did not know Ben have to pay for
  5. [R5] Collage Maker 5/5 · US Excelente: Facil y excelente
  6. [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.
  7. [R12] Collage Maker 3/5 · US Nice but: Excellent opportunity wish it performed more easily--we'll see how it goes . . .
  8. [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.
  9. [R1] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Gets Confused: Requires multiple restarts
  10. [R4] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Not working: Won’t save video
  11. [R8] Collage Maker 5/5 · US The Best App Ever for Photo Editing: 15 years plus it has never disappointed me always fresh and inspiring
  12. [R9] Collage Maker 3/5 · US I’m in Love: I just LOVE this app I have had for years & it has gotten better
  13. [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.
  14. [R10] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Too many ads: Ads
  15. [R13] Collage Maker 2/5 · US Bueno: Bueno pero con mucha publicidad!!!
  16. [R31] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Fraudulent Charges: Even if u immediately cancel your trial, they charge u anyway.
  17. [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
  18. [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.
  19. [R64] 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
  20. [R66] 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).
  21. [R67] Photo Collage Maker PicJointer 1/5 · US You have to pay to save or use: Not worth it
  22. [R70] 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.
  23. [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
  24. [R72] 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