# Grid Post Pic Collage Maker vs Layout

The clearest difference is monetization model: Grid Post Pic Collage Maker at free with in-app purchases against Layout's subscription. Grid Post Pic Collage Maker also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). Layout's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid Post Pic Collage Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Layout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Grid Post Pic Collage Maker against 4.6 for Layout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Layout has 46K ratings behind it against 7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Grid Post Pic Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 89% of Layout's.

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker ships an update every 4 months, Layout every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Post Pic Collage Maker | Layout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-post-pic-collage-maker/id1014917264/reviews) | **[4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-photo-collage-maker/id1472157401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7K | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 72 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Qianhai Happy Tour Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516861691) | [Fitness Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151052132) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid Post Pic Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-post-pic-collage-maker/id1014917264)

Create unique social media profiles by dividing photos and videos into multiple posts. This app helps you design eye-catching banner-style images for your profile page, making your content stand out.

**Highlights:** Create 50+ grid types, Suggests images for posting, Easy photo cropping, Add videos to grids, Profile banner creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 九宫格周会员 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Half Year Membership | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Membership | $5.99 | per year |
| Upgrade To Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful features like grid layout and video support
- 🔒 Paid version removes watermark

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔍 Restore purchase feature doesn't work
- 🔍 Can't restore purchases on new devices
- 🔍 Watermark not removed even after paying
- 🔍 Image quality degrades after processing

**Reported bugs**

- Splitting photos into grids doesn't work as expected
- App crashes when trying to save/export grid
- Grid layout gets reduced to fewer squares than selected
- App freezes or gets stuck on loading screens

**Requested features**

- Add more grid layout options
- Improve video compression quality
- Allow adding images from favorites/albums
- Add option to edit grid layout


### Layout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-photo-collage-maker/id1472157401)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #20 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Easily combine your favorite photos into stunning collages with a wide variety of layouts, shapes, and styles. Enhance your creations with filters and share unique visual stories. The app offers a flexible, quick, and simple workflow for creating eye-catching content.

**Highlights:** Wide array of layouts, shapes, and styles, Rotate, resize, and rearrange photos freely, Extensive collection of filters, Video collages for Instagram, Simple and quick workflow, Instagram-ready grid templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Collage Maker | $4.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Collage Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Photo Collage maker Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo Collage Maker Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Family Plan | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward and efficient
- 💡 Lots of free features and customization options
- ⭐ Great app for creating collages
- 👌 Simple and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited access to premium features without subscription
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Subscription model can be costly for some users
- 🔍 Lack of advanced editing tools

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty uploading recent photos
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating or resizing images
- Saving issues and lost progress

**Requested features**

- More free layout and design options
- Ability to resize and reposition photos within templates
- Integration with social media platforms
- Improved photo editing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid Post Pic Collage Maker free?

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Layout free?

Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grid Post Pic Collage Maker or Layout?

Layout is rated higher. Grid Post Pic Collage Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Layout averages 4.6 from 46K ratings.

### Do Grid Post Pic Collage Maker or Layout have ads?

Neither Grid Post Pic Collage Maker nor Layout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Post Pic Collage Maker or Layout?

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker ships an update every 4 months, and Layout every 5 days. Most recently, Grid Post Pic Collage Maker was updated on September 19, 2026 and Layout on September 24, 2026.

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