# Grid Post Pic Collage Maker vs Grid Preview for Instagram

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.

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.

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.

Grid Post Pic Collage Maker ships an update every 4 months, Grid Preview for Instagram fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Post Pic Collage Maker | Grid Preview for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-post-pic-collage-maker/id1014917264/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-preview-for-instagram/id6636539037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Qianhai Happy Tour Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516861691) | [Shamble, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625705082) |

## 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


### Grid Preview for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-preview-for-instagram/id6636539037)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feed Preview Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Feed Preview Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## 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 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 22, 2026 and Grid Preview for Instagram on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*