Comparison

Grid # vs Grid・Photo Split 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 #

Easily add customizable grids to your images for drawing and reference. Choose from various grid types, colors, and line styles. Advanced features allow for movable and rotatable grids, with options for multiple grid overlays.

Highlights
  • Add grids to images
  • Multiple grid types (rectangle, square)
  • Customizable line colors and transparency
  • Adjustable line width
  • Add multiple grids
  • Movable and rotatable grids (pro feature)
Features
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I believe there are always some people in this world who want to add grids to images, just like me. That's why I developed Grid#. Hope it helps. Features: 1. Add grid on image. 2. There are 5 types of grids you can choose: - a. Rectangle(Set rows & cols) - b. Square(Set rows only) - c. Square(Set cols only) - d. Rectangle(Set row height & col width) - e. Square(Set row height only)[pro feature] 3. The lines can be colourful. Use whatever RGB color you like. You can change lines' transparency. 4. You can change line width (from 1 to 20). 5. You can add multiple grids(at most 3) on the image. [grid 3 is pro feature] 6. You can pick colors from image. 7. There are 2 modes: - a. Fixed Grid: Grid cannot be moved nor be rotated. - b. Movable Grid[pro feature]: Grid can be move, or be rotated (Move two fingers around each other to rotate the grid)

About

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram

Easily split your photos into multiple square images to create stunning giant square posts or intricate grids for your social media feed. Enhance your profile's visual appeal with custom layouts and seamless uploads.

Highlights
  • Split photos into up to 9 squares
  • Create personalized Instagram feeds
  • Apply custom layouts
  • Save grids to camera roll
  • Seamless Instagram posting
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Wanna create personalized Instagram feed, add panoramic or giant square photos? GRD is everything you need. Just choose your favorite photos, apply best layout, turn them into a grid and upload to Instagram. Edit your feed in a few taps and impress your followers! No signup or account required. FEATURES: • Сut your photos up to 9 square pics to create personalized Insta feed. • Save your grid to the camera roll. • Post grids seamlessly to Instagram. • Download and start creating immediately. Privacy Policy: https://auth.inpreview.me/privacy.pdf Terms of Use: https://auth.inpreview.me/terms.pdf

Screenshots

Grid #4 screens
Grid・Photo Split for Instagram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid・Photo Split for Instagram at none against Grid #'s 1. Grid・Photo Split for Instagram also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Grid #'s advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 527) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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 # sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Grid・Photo Split for Instagram asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid # has 10K ratings behind it against 527, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Grid #'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Grid・Photo Split for Instagram's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid # ships an update every 3 months, Grid・Photo Split for Instagram every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Grid # versus Grid・Photo Split for Instagram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid #Grid・Photo Split for Instagram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings)4.9 (527 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better527
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金鹏 王Onelight Apps CY Ltd

Customer experience

Grid #

All ratings10,077 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.9%

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram

All ratings524 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative16.2%

User reviews

Grid #

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Helpful for drawing and painting
  • 👍 Easy to use and figure out
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient
  • 🎨 Great for artists and beginners
  • 👍 Versatile grid options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected for some users
  • 🤔 Confusing to use without instructions
  • 🔍 Difficult to find certain features
  • 🔒 Upgrade purchase issues
  • 🖼️ Can't save or export gridded images

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram

From 527 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • ✨ High quality output
  • 💰 No subscription fees
  • 🚫 No ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Posts are misshaped/wonky
  • 🐛 Gallery displays incorrectly
  • 🤔 Not very user friendly

Bugs and requests

Grid #

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Grid settings don't always stick
  • Can't load or use certain images
  • Upgrade purchase not recognized
  • App stops working after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to create square grids
  • Include grid measurements/dimensions
  • Provide more instructions and tutorials
  • Allow rotating or flipping the grid
  • Add ability to save gridded images

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Giant square posts are misshaped on Instagram
  • Banner posts look wonky
  • Gallery displays incorrectly with poor resolution

Requested features

3 requests
  • More grid choices (e.g., 2 tile wide splitting)
  • Vertical cut option
  • More cutting options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Grid #

One-time1
  • [More features & Remove Ads]$3.99
None

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid # free?
Grid # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid・Photo Split for Instagram free?
Grid・Photo Split for Instagram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grid # or Grid・Photo Split for Instagram?
Grid・Photo Split for Instagram is rated higher. Grid # averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Grid・Photo Split for Instagram averages 4.9 from 527 ratings.
Do Grid # or Grid・Photo Split for Instagram have ads?
Grid # shows ads; Grid・Photo Split for Instagram does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid # or Grid・Photo Split for Instagram?
Grid # ships an update every 3 months, and Grid・Photo Split for Instagram every 4 months. Most recently, Grid # was updated on October 28, 2026 and Grid・Photo Split for Instagram on October 26, 2026.

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