April

April is a mobile app for making small photo collages, with layout controls and image effects in the same editor. It is a stronger fit for personal projects than commercial work, and its nine-photo limit keeps it focused on compact compositions.

Overview

April combines photo selection, collage assembly, and basic image adjustments. Users can choose photos from a camera roll or other albums; portrait recognition is intended to keep the desired subject in place. That focus on the subject can help when fitting portraits into a layout, while the cap of nine photos makes the app less suitable for larger album grids.

PicStrip provides full-view and large-view previews, and lets users adjust individual images while the full collage remains in view. This is a useful editing approach for balancing one photo against the composition, rather than making changes without seeing their effect on the whole.

Key features

• Adjustable layouts: Choose between one and nine photos in square, portrait, or landscape modes, then resize sections by dragging. This gives small collages more flexibility than a fixed grid, but will not serve projects that need more than nine images.
• Border and spacing controls: Adjust border width, color, texture, margins, and corner degree. These options let users tune the framing and spacing to a particular set of photos instead of accepting a preset appearance.
• Photo adjustments and filters: Rotate, mirror, flip, or zoom images, and choose from more than 40 filters with adjustable effect strength. That is a practical set of finishing tools for a collage app, though the emphasis is on adjusting images within the composition rather than broader editing workflows.
• Stickers and detail tile: Add stickers or a tile customized with time, date, city, and weather. The tile can add context to a personal collage, while users who want a clean image can leave it out.
• Sharing and exports: April says it integrates with Instagram and Facebook for one-tap sharing, and exports JPG and PNG files. The formats cover common image sharing and saving needs.

Pricing

April uses a freemium model. The Free plan costs nothing and covers photo collage and editing. That provides a no-cost way to make collages, while the Monthly April VIP plan is $1.99 a month for a VIP subscription. The paid plan is a modest monthly commitment for users who want VIP access, but its stated plan description does not spell out additional features beyond the subscription.

The first subscription has a free trial period, but no duration is given. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, so users who only want to try VIP should track the renewal deadline. The app is free to download with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Platforms

April is available on Android and iOS. The App Store describes it as designed for iPhone, making it a mobile option rather than a desktop collage editor.

Who it's for

April suits people making personal collages who want to adjust image placement, framing, and effects without moving between separate tools. Its flexible layouts and PicStrip previews are particularly useful when the balance between individual photos and the overall collage matters. It is less appropriate for commercial use without a separate agreement with Pinguo, or for anyone who needs compositions larger than nine photos.

Privacy-conscious users should also consider that Apple’s listing says identifiers may be used to track users across other companies’ apps and websites, and names identifiers, usage data, diagnostics, and coarse location among data that may be collected. The maker’s policy says Pinguo may change or discontinue the service without prior notice and disclaims responsibility if it cannot save or delete service content as requested. The policy describes April as for personal, non-commercial use unless the user has a separate agreement with Pinguo.

Pros and cons

• Pro — Layouts can be reshaped: Drag-to-resize sections, orientation choices, and detailed border controls offer meaningful control over compact collages.
• Pro — Useful image-level finishing: More than 40 filters, adjustable effect strength, and basic transforms keep common touch-ups close to the collage editor.
• Con — Nine-photo maximum: The limit rules out larger grids and photo-heavy projects.
• Con — Commercial use is restricted: The maker’s terms require a separate agreement for commercial use, limiting professional use without that arrangement.
• Con — Subscription renews automatically: Users must cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends to avoid renewal.
• Con — Privacy and content caveats: The stated tracking and collection practices, together with the policy’s service-change and content-handling provisions, may not suit users who want tighter assurances.

Alternatives

FotoJet is worth considering for users who want a web or desktop option alongside Linux, macOS, and Windows support; its free tier includes basic editing tools, templates, and an online collage maker.

Shape Collage offers a broader platform range, including desktop and web, and its free plan is for personal use; consider it if those platform choices suit you, while noting commercial use and watermark removal require Pro.

CollageIt is a desktop alternative for Windows and Mac users, with a free version whose home page says it supports up to 200 photos. Choose it when a much larger photo count matters more than April’s mobile focus.

PhotoGrid adds a web option to Android and iOS. Its free plan includes 100 MB of cloud storage, which may suit users who want cloud space as part of their collage workflow.

PicCollage is another Android, iOS, and web option for readers comparing mobile collage apps.

CollagePhotoApp is a freemium alternative for Android, iOS, and web, with an optional subscription for premium extras.

Fotowall is a free alternative for Linux, web, and Windows; its browser version has limited performance and features.

Pi7 Photo Collage Maker is a free alternative available on Android, iOS, and web.

For more options, browse Collage Maker Software.

Verdict

April is a sensible choice for personal mobile collages when adjustable layouts, in-app photo effects, and JPG or PNG exports are the priorities. Its main limits are the nine-photo ceiling, non-commercial-use terms without a separate agreement, and an automatically renewing VIP subscription; users with larger projects or commercial needs should choose another tool.