# Grid vs Grid

Grid and Grid both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 31% of Grid's. Grid's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Grid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Grid against 4.7 for Grid. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 482 and 799 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 88% of Grid's.

Grid ships an update every 8 days, Grid every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-feed-preview-and-planner/id1086171799/reviews) | **[4.7 (799 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 482 | **799** |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VexAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895911601) | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-feed-preview-and-planner/id1086171799)

Plan and perfect your Instagram feed with a drag-and-drop editor. Preview images and videos to strategize content for multiple accounts months in advance. Achieve a cohesive feed to grow your follower count.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple Instagram accounts, Drag-and-drop grid arrangement, Preview images and videos, Plan captions, Direct posting to Instagram, Unlimited feed and post planning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Grid Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock Pro Features | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and effective
- 👍 Helps plan Instagram feed
- 💡 Allows feed previewing
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Instagram
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Rearranging photos is difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect Instagram account
- Incorrect/repeated posts shown in grid
- Planned content disappearing after updates
- App not loading or crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Add support for videos and reels
- Improve photo rearrangement functionality
- Provide option to hide/exclude past posts
- Allow exporting/saving of planned grids


### 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 (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Grids Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Twelve Week Subscription | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| One Year Grids Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One Week Subscription | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Grid Access | $3.99 | one-time |

**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 Grid free?

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

### Is Grid free?

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

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

Grid is rated higher. Grid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while Grid averages 4.7 from 799 ratings.

### Do Grid or Grid have ads?

Neither Grid nor Grid shows ads.

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

Grid ships an update every 8 days, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 25, 2026 and Grid on October 25, 2026.

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