# UCROP vs Grid

The clearest difference is rating: Grid at 4.7 against UCROP's 3.0. Grid also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (802 vs 2). UCROP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. UCROP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid has 802 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of UCROP's written reviews are positive against 88% of Grid's.

UCROP ships an update every 9 months, Grid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UCROP | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucrop-instagram-puzzle/id1070846117/reviews) | **[4.7 (802 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **802** |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNOPRODUCTION OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060831016) | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) |

## What reviewers say

### UCROP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucrop-instagram-puzzle/id1070846117)

This application allows users to divide their photos into multiple squares for a creative Instagram grid layout. It offers tools for cropping, arranging, and managing these pieces, along with comment template design.

**Highlights:** Image cropping into 2-12 squares, Post/move/delete multiple pieces, Save pieces to camera roll, Edit captions for individual pieces, Design comment templates, Shades posted pictures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411)

Easily split photos into perfectly sized squares for social media grids or create stunning panorama posts. Make your profile stand out with captivating grid photos and share your masterpieces with just a few clicks.

**Highlights:** Split images into grid squares, Create panorama posts, User-friendly interface, Variety of grid options, Seamless social media integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Grids Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for creating Instagram grids
- 🔒 No ads or hidden costs
- 🎨 Customizable grid options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with image alignment on Instagram
- 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some users
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Restricted account issues on Instagram
- Inconsistent grid uploads on Instagram

**Requested features**

- Add dimensions/pixel information for Canva integration
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Introduce more advanced grid layout options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UCROP free?

UCROP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UCROP or Grid?

Grid is rated higher. UCROP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Grid averages 4.7 from 802 ratings.

### Do UCROP or Grid have ads?

Neither UCROP nor Grid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UCROP or Grid?

UCROP ships an update every 9 months, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, UCROP was updated on November 2, 2026 and Grid on November 7, 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.*