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Photo Collage Maker & Creator vs its rivals

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

Photo Collage Maker & Creator
This App
Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video
Nemesis
Photo frames collection app
Contender
Lightroom: AI Photo Editor
Contender
KODAK STEP Prints
Contender
Blend Photos
Contender
Funny Face Camera Filters
Peer
ProMovie Recorder +
Peer
Kapi Cam - Y2K & CCD Camera
Peer
Time Warp Scan Cam&Face Filter
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperAlan CushwayPicsArt, Inc.Pablex Studio 3DAdobe Inc.C&A Marketing, Inc.TAPUNIVERSE LLCPhoto & Video Editors - Instant SolutionPanda Apps LimitedShanghai Yuhuan Technology Co., LTDHDY Studio
CategoryPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoEntertainmentPhoto & VideoEntertainmentGraphics & DesignPhotographyPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhotography
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid
Store Metrics
Rating4.8 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.4 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 5
Ratings Count55,0491,192,6731,499335,1256,5764546402,9771,63220,495
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree$2.99FreeFree
Release DateDec 16, 2013Jan 2, 2013Oct 21, 2016Jun 22, 2014May 5, 2020Mar 3, 2023Oct 31, 2015Dec 13, 2016Mar 3, 2025Oct 8, 2022
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026Jun 30, 2026Apr 28, 2026Jun 15, 2026Jan 21, 2026Jul 31, 2025May 12, 2026Apr 27, 2026Mar 16, 2026May 9, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentpositivenegative-positivepositivepositive-mixedmixed-
Score85/10025/100-85/10085/10085/100-45/10055/100-
Praises
  • Extensive free layout library
  • Extensive library of editing effects and creative tools provides unmatched artistic versatility
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  • Professional-grade color science and RAW editing capabilities
  • Simplified, task-oriented UX that avoids the feature bloat found in complex editors
  • Ease of use for quick edits
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  • Professional cinematography tools provide high quality output comparable to expensive dedicated hardware
  • Manual white balance and exposure controls allow for precise aesthetic adjustments during filming
  • Vintage camera filters provide high quality aesthetic results for social media content creation
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Complaints
  • Subscription-gated assets
  • Aggressive advertising and forced pop-ups disrupt the editing workflow and degrade user experience
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  • Subscription-only model creates high barrier to entry
  • Missing granular color correction and skin-smoothing tools
  • Ad frequency during export
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  • External microphone connectivity failures prevent audio recording after the latest update
  • Application crashes during recording sessions lead to significant loss of creative work
  • Aggressive monetization shifts lock previously free camera filters behind a subscription paywall
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Requests
  • Improved export workflow
  • Option to disable AI-driven features and content for users preferring traditional editing tools
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  • Vertical shooting interface layout to accommodate modern social media content creation
  • Reversion of popular camera filters to free status to restore the original user experience
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • 1000+ layout library sustains organic install velocity
  • Unsplash/Pixabay integration reduces content-creation friction
  • High rating baseline (4.84) drives App Store conversion
  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • 60M+ sticker library functions as a community-driven acquisition moat
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  • Professional-grade RAW editing engine maintains high image fidelity
  • Creative Cloud integration creates high switching costs for existing Adobe users
  • Hardware-native integration creates a specific, high-utility bridge for physical printing
  • Task-oriented UX minimizes friction for non-professional users
  • One-tap blending mechanism lowers entry barrier
  • AI-driven subject isolation differentiates from basic grids
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  • Professional-grade manual control depth sustains prosumer interest
  • External hardware compatibility creates high switching costs
  • One-time purchase model differentiates from subscription-heavy rivals
  • Real-time effect preview reduces editing friction
  • Retro imaging simulation drives organic acquisition
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Weaknesses
  • Yearly subscription model lacks monthly flexibility
  • No generative AI features to compete with modern suites
  • Export workflow requires manual steps
  • Premium tier pricing above category median
  • 0.6★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • Aggressive ad-frequency triggers high-churn complaints
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  • Standalone subscription at $11.99/month exceeds category median
  • Lack of viral social-sharing loops compared to Lensa AI
  • Premium tier missing granular HSL/beauty tools
  • No cloud-save functionality despite user demand
  • 0.5★ rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
  • Ad-heavy export flow increases churn
  • Lack of social community layer limits retention
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  • High-frequency crash reports during recording sessions
  • External microphone connectivity regressions post-update
  • Non-intuitive file management UX for casual users
  • Subscription-only model triggers high refund rates
  • Ad-loading failures block premium feature access
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreesubscriptionfreefreemiumfreepaidfreemiumfree
Momentum-Intense-ActiveMaintenanceActive-MaintenanceMaintenance-
Update Cadence-5 versions, ~5d avg-5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~20d avg2 versions, ~68d avg5 versions-5 versions, ~235d avg3 versions, ~5d avg-

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