# Metricool vs Grid Square Cut

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Square Cut at 3.8 against Metricool's 2.7. Metricool's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metricool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $30.00 per month and Grid Square Cut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grid Square Cut holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metricool has 112 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Metricool's written reviews are positive against 0% of Grid Square Cut's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Metricool ships an update every 2 weeks, Grid Square Cut every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metricool | Grid Square Cut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metricool/id1072510529/reviews) | **[3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-square-cut-carousel-maker/id1632635796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Metricool Software SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072510528) | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) |

## What reviewers say

### Metricool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metricool/id1072510529)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app helps you manage, plan, and optimize your social media and digital advertising efforts. Schedule posts, engage with your audience from a unified inbox, and analyze performance across multiple platforms. It also allows for the management of ad campaigns.

**Highlights:** Schedule posts across multiple platforms, Unified inbox for messages and comments, Manage digital ad campaigns, Track social media analytics, Generate custom reports, Visual content calendar

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Mobile 5 | $30.00 | per month |


### Grid Square Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-square-cut-carousel-maker/id1632635796)

Design seamless, multi-slide carousel posts for social media with pre-made templates and a drag-and-drop editor. Also, split large photos into a grid of square images for Instagram profiles. Offers unlimited creation and an ad-free experience with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Carousel post design tools, Pre-made carousel templates, Custom dimensions for social platforms, Drag-and-drop editing, Photo splitting into square grids, Multiple grid layout options, Save and reuse projects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grid Post for Instagram | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metricool free?

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

### Is Grid Square Cut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metricool or Grid Square Cut?

Grid Square Cut is rated higher. Metricool averages 2.7 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Grid Square Cut averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Metricool or Grid Square Cut have ads?

Grid Square Cut shows ads; Metricool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metricool or Grid Square Cut?

Metricool ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grid Square Cut every 2 months. Most recently, Metricool was updated on October 16, 2026 and Grid Square Cut on October 9, 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.*