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Head-to-head

Collage Maker vs PhotoGrid

Collage Maker 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner PhotoGrid
PhotoGrid 4.9★ · Free + IAP 70

PhotoGrid has a slight edge over Collage Maker due to its more consistent performance and a larger number of users praising its free features, despite both apps facing similar issues with ads and premium paywalls.

Full reviews: Collage Maker · PhotoGrid

Both Collage Maker and PhotoGrid offer robust collage and photo editing features, but struggle with frequent ads and aggressive pushes for paid subscriptions. PhotoGrid is generally seen as easier to use and more reliable, while Collage Maker faces more complaints about glitches and difficulty with basic functions.

Head to head

Features edge: PhotoGridR2R16R23R26
Collage Maker Collage Maker offers a variety of features for photo and video editing, including collage making, video conversion, and adding colors R2R26. Users appreciate its ability to create greeting cards, digital cards, and video memories . However, some users find it difficult to locate basic templates and note that many desirable features are locked behind a paywall R16R23.
PhotoGrid PhotoGrid provides extensive tools for photo and video editing, including collages, text, stickers, and an AI removal tool that users find impressive . It is praised for its variety of customization options and ability to save creations directly to the photo gallery . However, some users lament the removal of previously free or basic templates, now requiring payment .
Ease of Use edge: PhotoGridR5R7R12R16
Collage Maker Many users find Collage Maker easy and simple to use R5. However, a significant number of reviews describe the app as difficult to navigate, edit, and use, especially for basic functions R7R12R16. Some users also report issues with photo selection order and image darkness .
PhotoGrid PhotoGrid is frequently praised for being very easy and simple to use, allowing users to quickly create and edit photos . Users appreciate its straightforward interface for adding text, images, and creating collages . However, some older users note that the app has become harder to use over the years, with difficulties seeing grids when selecting .
Reliability edge: PhotoGridR1R4R8R9
Collage Maker Collage Maker has a mixed record on reliability. While some users have used it for years without disappointment R8R9, many report issues such as the app getting confused and requiring multiple restarts R1, not saving videos R4, glitching frequently R14, and crashing or not staying open after updates . There are also specific complaints about video export issues and videos being cut in half .
PhotoGrid PhotoGrid also faces reliability concerns, with users reporting it can be glitchy and that it keeps crashing . Some users mention that ads can disable the app or cause phones to crash . However, many long-term users state they have used the app for years without problems .
Price/Value tieR3R6R15R19
Collage Maker Collage Maker is a free app with in-app purchases, but many users feel it's a 'money grab' as essential features like saving collages, using most templates, or editing require payment R3R6R19R28. The free version is described as frustrating due to limited templates and watermarks R3R15. Some users find the yearly subscription price of $36 too expensive R55.
PhotoGrid PhotoGrid is also a free app with in-app purchases, and users frequently complain about aggressive pushes for payment, with many features that used to be free now requiring a subscription . There are numerous reports of fraudulent charges, instant billing despite free trial offers, and subscriptions not being honored R71R74. However, some users still find the free version good and appreciate the plenty of free options available .
Support tieR31R46R71R74
Collage Maker Collage Maker's support is not directly reviewed, but a user mentioned the developers responded to a privacy concern, albeit with an explanation that was disputed R46. There are also reports of issues with canceling trials and being charged anyway, suggesting potential issues with billing support R31.
PhotoGrid PhotoGrid's support is criticized for unresponsiveness, with a user stating their email about subscription problems was not responded to . There are also multiple complaints about fraudulent charges and difficulty with free trials, indicating potential issues with billing and customer service R71R74.
Pick Collage Maker if

you are looking for a collage maker that some users find simple and easy to use for basic tasks and are willing to navigate potential glitches or pay for premium features R5.

Pick PhotoGrid if

you prioritize an app that many users find very easy to use for quick edits and collages, offers powerful AI tools, and has a community of long-term satisfied users, even if it means dealing with ads or potential paywalls .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to ads and paid features, which is common for free-with-IAP models. The lifetime ratings are high for both, but recent reviews show a clear negative skew, especially regarding monetization tactics. The evidence for 'Support' is thin for both, mainly inferred from billing complaints.

Frequently asked

Are Collage Maker and PhotoGrid truly free?
Both Collage Maker and PhotoGrid offer free versions, but many users report that essential features, templates, or the ability to save creations are locked behind a paid subscription or require watching numerous ads R3R19R28R52.
Do these apps have many ads?
Yes, both Collage Maker and PhotoGrid are heavily criticized for having too many ads, with users describing them as frequent, repetitive, disruptive, and sometimes causing the app to malfunction R10R13R14R25.
Are there issues with subscriptions or free trials?
Yes, users of both apps report significant problems with subscriptions and free trials, including being charged immediately despite a free trial offer, fraudulent charges, and subscriptions not unlocking features as expected R19R31R55R71. Collage Maker's yearly subscription is noted as being around $36 R55.

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. [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. [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.
  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. [R1] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Gets Confused: Requires multiple restarts
  9. [R4] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Not working: Won’t save video
  10. [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
  11. [R9] Collage Maker 3/5 · US I’m in Love: I just LOVE this app I have had for years & it has gotten better
  12. [R3] Collage Maker 3/5 · US There’s a free version and a paid: Free version has half of the templates and a watermark
  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. [R15] Collage Maker 3/5 · US Frustrating: Found free version to be extremely frustrating.
  15. [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
  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. [R71] PhotoGrid 1/5 · US Payment and free trial: Used the free trial but it’s trying to charge my card so now I can’t download anything
  19. [R74] PhotoGrid 5/5 · US Military honors: Outstanding
  20. [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.
  21. [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
  22. [R10] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Too many ads: Ads
  23. [R13] Collage Maker 2/5 · US Bueno: Bueno pero con mucha publicidad!!!
  24. [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.
  25. [R25] Collage Maker 1/5 · US Too many: Pop ups
  26. [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

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