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Pic Collage Maker・Photo Editor vs its rivals

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

Pic Collage Maker・Photo Editor
This App
Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video
Nemesis
Tangled FX
Contender
Retouch Photos: Remove Objects
Contender
Photo Editor: HSL & Skin Tools
Contender
Halloween Photo Editor 2020
Contender
ProMovie Recorder +
Peer
Dual Recorder: DuoShot Camera
Peer
NDI Camera: Easy Streaming
Peer
SLMMSK: Anti Selfie Camera
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperPrometheus Interactive LLCPicsArt, Inc.Orange QubeArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.Alan CushwayDusan LilicPanda Apps LimitedHue Nguyen ThiNewTekGlitche Ltd.
CategoryPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & Video
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.6 / 54.6 / 53.0 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 53.1 / 53.3 / 5
Ratings Count2371,192,67361520326562,977113186207
PriceFreeFree$2.99FreeFreeFree$2.99Free$19.99Free
Release DateAug 25, 2022Jan 2, 2013Feb 6, 2013Dec 14, 2021Mar 6, 2019Oct 2, 2019Dec 13, 2016Mar 30, 2026Sep 14, 2019Aug 13, 2014
Last UpdatedFeb 19, 2026Jun 30, 2026Sep 15, 2018May 4, 2026May 7, 2026Oct 2, 2019Apr 27, 2026May 8, 2026Mar 16, 2026Apr 2, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-negativepositive-positive-mixed-negative-
Score-25/10090/100-85/100-45/100-30/100-
Praises-
  • Extensive library of editing effects and creative tools provides unmatched artistic versatility
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  • Granular control
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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
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  • Wireless broadcast functionality provides a simple way to stream video within a local network
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Complaints-
  • Aggressive advertising and forced pop-ups disrupt the editing workflow and degrade user experience
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  • Subscription gating
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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
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  • Frequent application crashes during extended streaming sessions disrupt professional production workflows
  • Post-update connectivity failures prevent the application from being recognized by external production software
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Requests-
  • 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
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  • Expanded frame rate and resolution options to support high-quality professional broadcast requirements
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Lightroom preset export functions as a B2B distribution bridge into existing Adobe-centric creative workflows.
  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • 60M+ sticker library functions as a community-driven acquisition moat
  • GPU-accelerated engine enables high-resolution output
  • Custom preset sharing creates viral distribution
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  • Granular HSL control enables professional-grade grid consistency.
  • Low-friction experience for quick holiday content creation
  • Lower barrier to entry than feature-heavy editors
  • Professional-grade manual control depth sustains prosumer interest
  • External hardware compatibility creates high switching costs
  • One-time purchase model differentiates from subscription-heavy rivals
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  • NDI protocol integration enables professional broadcast workflow adoption
  • Discovery monitoring ensures stability in complex IP production environments
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Weaknesses
  • Premium tier lacks advanced manual editing tools (HSL/Beauty) found in competing apps like Photo Editor: HSL & Skin Tools.
  • Premium tier pricing above category median
  • 0.6★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • Aggressive ad-frequency triggers high-churn complaints
  • No significant feature updates since 2018
  • One-time purchase model limits R&D funding
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  • Subscription gate for basic tools limits top-of-funnel conversion.
  • 3.0-star rating on iOS indicates poor user satisfaction
  • No major feature updates since 2019 release
  • High-frequency crash reports during recording sessions
  • External microphone connectivity regressions post-update
  • Non-intuitive file management UX for casual users
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  • Premium tier at $19.99 exceeds category median
  • Persistent application crashes during streaming sessions
  • Removal of quick-toggle UI controls
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Pricingsubscriptionfreemiumpaidfreesubscriptionfreemiumpaidfreepaidfree
MomentumMaintenanceIntenseZombie--ZombieMaintenance---
Update Cadence1 versions5 versions, ~5d avg5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~945d avg--2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~2410d avg5 versions, ~235d avg---

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