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April vs CollageIt
Both stand on collage maker software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
Choose April if you want a mobile collage app with adjustable layouts, photo effects, and JPG or PNG exports. Look elsewhere if you need commercial use without a separate agreement with Pinguo or prefer not to manage an automatically renewing subscription.
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Free plan iPhoneMacWindows
CollageIt offers desktop layout controls and templates, plus a more limited iOS app. Compare the platform-specific photo and size limits with the collage you need to make.
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| April | CollageIt | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Monthly April VIP: $1.99 a month | CollageIt Pro Personal License for Mac: $29.90, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | camera360.com | collageitfree.com |
| On collage maker software | #5 of 34 | #1 of 34 |
April: what it does well
- Arranges up to nine photos in square, portrait, or landscape layouts.
- Layout sections can be resized by dragging.
- Offers more than 40 filters with effect-strength controls.
- Exports collages as JPG or PNG.
- PicStrip previews individual edits within the overall collage.
What to know first
- The stated intended use is personal and non-commercial unless separately agreed with Pinguo.
- Monthly April VIP renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends.
- Apple lists identifiers, usage data, diagnostics, and coarse location among data that may be collected.
CollageIt: what it does well
- Desktop version supports up to 200 photos.
- Mac version offers more than 60 templates.
- Includes controls for spacing, cropping, frames, and shadows.
- Exports include JPEG, PNG, PDF, and PSD.
- Free Windows and Mac plan is available.
What to know first
- iOS app is limited to 9 photos.
- iOS collage dimensions are limited to 1800 by 1800 pixels.
- Pro licenses cost $29.90, paid once or more.
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