Compared
mallow vs other photocard apps
Side by side
| What you get | mallowMake, decorate and print | FanMakePoster and banner editor | Bias RoomScan, binder and trade | PicCollageCollage maker | pocalabPrint template website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photocard, instax mini and square sizes | Yes55 × 85, 54 × 86 and 64 × 64 mm | PartlyPhotocard designs; print size not listed | No or not listedDigital binder for official cards | No or not listedNo 55 × 85 mm format | Partly55 × 85 mm only |
| Prints true to size, with a PDF and crop marks | Yes9 per A4, 8 per US Letter | No or not listedExports PNG or JPEG | No or not listedDeco stays inside the app | No or not listedNo true-to-scale printing | Yes3 × 3 PDF at 300 dpi |
| Step-by-step guides for your printer | Yes7 printer types and a test ruler | No or not listed | No or not listed | No or not listed | No or not listedOne PDF for every printer |
| Die-cut stickers with holo and glitter | Yes4 finishes that follow your phone | No or not listed | YesDigital stickers, washi and glitter | PartlyCollage stickers | No or not listedNo stickers |
| App for iPhone | YesiPhone and iPad, iOS 18 or later | YesRequires iOS 26 | Yes | Yes | No or not listedWebsite only |
| Price | Free · mallow+ founder price USD 14.99 the first year | USD 1.99/monthUSD 14.99/year | USD 5.99USD 49.99/year | USD 4.99/monthUSD 35.99/year | Free |
- Yes
- Partly
- No or not listed
Checked on October 3, 2026 on each app’s US App Store page or website. Apps change; if something is out of date, write to contact@mallow.pics. FanMake · Bias Room · PicCollage · pocalab
When each one fits
FanMake
Poster and banner editor
- Great for
- Designing posters, banners, uchiwa and wallpapers for concerts.
- Where mallow is different
- mallow prints at the exact size with a PDF and crop marks, runs on iOS 18 or later (FanMake needs iOS 26) and comes in 7 languages.
Bias Room
Scan, binder and trade
- Great for
- Scanning, cataloging and trading official photocards, with a big community.
- Where mallow is different
- mallow is for making cards from your own photos and printing them. Bias Room’s deco stays inside the app.
PicCollage
Collage maker
- Great for
- Quick collages, grids and layouts for social media.
- Where mallow is different
- mallow starts from a real photocard, instax mini or square size and prints it true to scale.
pocalab
Print template website
- Great for
- Printing a sheet of photocards from your browser, free and without signing up.
- Where mallow is different
- mallow adds an iPhone and iPad app, stickers with holo and glitter, three sizes and a guide for each printer.
Questions
What is the best app to make and print photocards?
If you want to print them, look for three things: a real 55 × 85 mm size, a PDF that prints at 100 % with crop marks, and help for your printer. mallow does all three on iPhone and iPad, and it’s free to start.
Can I make photocards in Canva?
Yes, but you set the 55 × 85 mm size by hand and have to make sure nothing gets scaled when you print. mallow starts at the exact size and lays out 9 cards per A4 sheet with crop marks.
Is there a free photocard maker with no account?
Yes. mallow is free with no account, and so is the pocalab website. mallow also has stickers, three sizes and printer guides.
Try the one made for printing
mallow is out on iPhone and iPad soon. Join the waitlist and get the Founders sticker kit free.
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