# Grid vs SideReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SideReader at none against Grid's 15. SideReader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Grid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (482 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SideReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

SideReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid has 482 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Grid ships an update every 8 days, SideReader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid | SideReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-feed-preview-and-planner/id1086171799/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidereader/id6767108162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **482** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [VexAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895911601) | [Sergei Shik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896385665) |

## 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


### SideReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidereader/id6767108162)

Record videos with your script displayed as a teleprompter. Create both portrait and landscape versions from a single take, and rehearse your lines before recording. Captures high-resolution video and prioritizes user privacy by storing data locally.

**Highlights:** Integrated teleprompter, Dual portrait/landscape recording, Rehearsal mode, High-resolution video capture (up to 4K/60 FPS), Privacy-focused, local storage, Script management

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid free?

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

### Is SideReader free?

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

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

SideReader is rated higher. Grid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while SideReader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Grid or SideReader have ads?

SideReader shows ads; Grid does not.

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

Grid ships an update every 8 days, and SideReader fortnightly. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 26, 2026 and SideReader on October 24, 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.*