Photo Collage Editor: MagicPic vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Photo Collage Editor: MagicPic's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Photo Collage Editor: MagicPic This App	PicCollage: Magic Photo Editor Nemesis	MOLDIV Photo Editor, Collage Contender	Adobe Express: Create Anything Contender	Unfold: Reels & Story Maker Peer	InShot - Video Editor Peer	Flyer Maker + Poster Maker New Kid	Pixelcut AI Photo Editor New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	林李	Cardinal Blue	JellyBus Inc.	Adobe Inc.	Squarespace, Inc.	SHANTANU PTE. LTD.	Bhavesh Gabani	Pixelcut Inc.
Category	Graphics & Design	Photo & Video	Photo & Video	Graphics & Design	Photo & Video	Photo & Video	Graphics & Design	Graphics & Design
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	0.0 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5
Ratings Count	0	1,803,641	37,416	360,654	158,251	2,423,306	46,004	212,452
Price	USD1.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Jun 23, 2024	Jul 13, 2011	Apr 30, 2013	Dec 17, 2015	Jun 12, 2017	Jun 11, 2015	Jan 22, 2018	Nov 3, 2020
Last Updated	Oct 15, 2024	Mar 16, 2026	Jan 30, 2026	Mar 26, 2026	Apr 28, 2026	May 5, 2026	Mar 26, 2026	Apr 15, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	excellent	-	negative	negative	excellent	excellent	-
Score	75/100	84/100	-	38/100	25/100	85/100	88/100	-
Praises	Manual control over photo sizing and orientation within collage spaces provides high user satisfaction Simple and quick collage creation workflow allows for efficient image editing on mobile devices	Ease of Use Creative Versatility	-	Background Removal & Resizing AI & Creative Tools	Minimalist template designs provide a clean aesthetic for social media content creation	Simple and intuitive editing tools allow creators to produce content without complex learning curves	Ease of Use Template Variety	-
Complaints	Forced ad consumption and lack of ad-free purchase options frustrate users during image stitching Aggressive data harvesting consent prompts at initial launch prevent some users from accessing the app	Aggressive Monetization Technical Limitations	-	Performance & Lag Buggy Updates & Stability Poor iPad Optimization	Aggressive subscription gating of previously free features triggers user abandonment	Export failures and conversion errors disrupt long-form editing sessions on mobile devices	Subscription and Billing Concerns	-
Requests	Addition of a clean and easy to read script font to the existing collection	-	-	-	Cross-platform resizing functionality to adapt content for different social formats	Expanded library of default music and font options to support diverse creative projects	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Granular layout controls enable precise user-defined compositions Minimalist interface reduces time-to-value for quick splicing tasks Instant preview mode provides immediate feedback during editing	Massive scale with 1.8M+ ratings Highly intuitive UI with low learning curve Flexible freestyle mode for custom compositions	-	Proprietary Firefly AI integration Robust Brand Kit management Deep Adobe ecosystem and cross-platform sync	Curated high-end aesthetic differentiates from cluttered general-purpose design tools Bio Site integration creates a B2B hub for creator income	Intuitive UI lowers barrier to entry Offline editing capability provides distinct advantage Generous free-tier asset library	High user satisfaction and rating (4.8+) Specialized print utility (QR codes, PDF focus) Aggressive annual pricing ($42/yr)	-
Weaknesses	Forced ad-monetization during stitching creates high friction Aggressive data-collection prompts at launch trigger uninstalls Export resolution limitations result in blurry output files	Monetization friction (pay-to-save model) Lack of cloud backup for projects Slower update cadence than top-tier rivals	-	Significant performance lag and slow load times Technical instability in recent v30.0.0 update Poor optimization for iPad users	Subscription-only gating of legacy features alienates long-term users Forced account migration causes project access loss	Export failures on high-resolution projects Excessive storage consumption Ad placement friction	Cross-platform licensing friction Perceived lack of transparency in trial cancellations Limited advanced editing (multi-page, layers)	-
Pricing	freemium	subscription	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	Active	Active	Maintenance	Active	Active	Active	Intense
Update Cadence	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~502d avg	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~23d avg	5 versions	1 versions	3 versions, ~18d avg	5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~21d avg	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~12d avg	5 versions

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