Comparison

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker vs Grid Preview for Instagram

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker

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
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Everyone post their photos on social network and we just follow them but i think we should now post photos in unique style - use grid post and make partition of photo and then this app will post that parts one by one easily, now it will show a full banner of that pic in your social network profile. Features : - 1. You can make 50+ type of grids 2.App will suggest you which image to post one by one 3.Easy to crop the pic within the app 4.Add videos to the grids. Grid post introduces a totally new way of using your social network, wrapped in simple and easy to use design. Don't miss the chance to express yourself by adorning your profile page and posting breathtaking large scale images. Download Today and have some fun! Membership subscription - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to color all available images for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one week"/"one month"/"one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package) - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy:https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/468be400-20f9-4aad-97e0-a2bfe6687be9 Terms of Use:https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/e5953d91-9843-49fb-bb50-32b60cfa1468

About

Grid Preview for Instagram

Visualize and schedule your Instagram posts, Reels, and captions before they go live. This tool helps you maintain a consistent and polished profile by allowing you to rearrange content, apply filters, and discover relevant hashtags.

Highlights
  • Feed preview
  • Post scheduling
  • Reels planning
  • Multiple account management
  • Caption and hashtag tools
  • Filter application
  • Dark mode
Features
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Grid Preview lets you preview and plan Instagram posts before they go live. Features: ● Feed Preview: Visualize how your posts will look on your profile grid before publishing. ● Post Planner: Schedule Instagram posts with just a few taps to maintain a consistent posting routine. ● Carousel Post Planner: Plan swipeable carousel posts and preview how each slide will look before sharing. ● Photo Splitter: Split one photo into multiple tiles for grid posts, carousel layouts, or seamless swipeable designs. ● Reels Planner: Plan and rearrange your Reels videos. ● Sync Your Instagram Feed: Instantly import your existing feed and see how new posts will fit in. ● Easily Rearrange and Delete Images: Create the perfect layout by adjusting your posts anytime. ● Apply Filters: Enhance your feed with a variety of stunning filters. ● Multiple Account Management: Switch between and manage multiple Instagram accounts with ease. ● Add Captions and Hashtags: Craft captions and add hot hashtags to your posts right from the app. ● Fonts for Caption: Use custom fonts in your captions to stand out and express your style. ● Hot Hashtags & Hashtag Management: Discover popular hashtags and organize them to increase your post visibility. ● Dark Mode: Enjoy a sleek dark mode for comfortable viewing. With Grid Preview, every post fits perfectly into your overall feed, helping you maintain a polished and engaging Instagram presence. Download now and start planning your feed like a pro! About Subscription: 1. Unlock Premium Features: Premium offers access to premium filters, post scheduler and multiple account management tool. 2. Premium provides 2 plans: monthly subscription and yearly subscription with a 3-day free trial. Try Before You Commit: Enjoy a 3-day free trial of Premium. After the trial, a yearly subscription fee of $24.99 will be charged. 3. Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period expires. 4. Manage Subscriptions: You can manage your subscription by going to "Settings" > "Your Name" > "Subscription" > "Cancel Subscription." 5. Privacy Policy: https://www.gridpreview.com/privacy-policy 6. Terms and Conditions: https://www.gridpreview.com/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker4 screens
Grid Preview for Instagram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grid Post Pic Collage Maker at none against Grid Preview for Instagram's shown. Grid Post Pic Collage Maker also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 26) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Grid Preview for Instagram's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grid Post Pic Collage Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Grid Preview for Instagram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grid Preview for Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid Post Pic Collage Maker has 7K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Grid Post Pic Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 54% of Grid Preview for Instagram's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker ships an update every 4 months, Grid Preview for Instagram fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Grid Post Pic Collage Maker versus Grid Preview for Instagram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid Post Pic Collage MakerGrid Preview for Instagram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7K ratings)4.7 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Qianhai Happy Tour Network Technology Co., Ltd.Shamble, Inc.

Customer experience

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker

All ratings7,022 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews1,859 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.4%

Grid Preview for Instagram

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Grid Preview for Instagram

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker

Subscriptions3
  • 九宫格周会员3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Half Year Membership3 Days trial$2.996 Months
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade To Pro Version$19.99
2 purchases

Grid Preview for Instagram

Subscriptions2
  • Feed Preview Premium$4.991 Month
  • Feed Preview Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Grid Post Pic Collage Maker free?
Grid Post Pic Collage Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Preview for Instagram free?
Grid Preview for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grid Post Pic Collage Maker or Grid Preview for Instagram?
Grid Preview for Instagram is rated higher. Grid Post Pic Collage Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Grid Preview for Instagram averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Grid Post Pic Collage Maker or Grid Preview for Instagram have ads?
Grid Preview for Instagram shows ads; Grid Post Pic Collage Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid Post Pic Collage Maker or Grid Preview for Instagram?
Grid Post Pic Collage Maker ships an update every 4 months, and Grid Preview for Instagram fortnightly. Most recently, Grid Post Pic Collage Maker was updated on October 21, 2026 and Grid Preview for Instagram on October 20, 2026.

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