# Grid Maker vs Split the Pic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grid Maker at 71% against Split the Pic's 6%. Grid Maker also leads on ratings volume (191 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Split the Pic's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Split the Pic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Split the Pic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid Maker has 191 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Grid Maker's written reviews are positive against 6% of Split the Pic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Grid Maker ships an update weekly, Split the Pic every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Maker | Split the Pic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-maker-gridzilla/id1111179473/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-the-pic/id1382464579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **191** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uzair Jamal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774450431) | [Sandya Leelarathne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382464578) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-maker-gridzilla/id1111179473)

Create stunning Instagram grids by splitting large photos or panoramas into multiple square tiles. Enhance your images with editing tools, stickers, and fonts for a visually captivating profile. Share directly to Instagram with automatic tile ordering.

**Highlights:** Create Instagram grids, Split large photos into tiles, Editing tools, stickers, and fonts, Seamless Instagram sharing, Automatic tile ordering, High-resolution quality

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Fotopix Premium Access | $10.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Access | $11.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Access | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $13.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for Instagram content
- 💡 Useful grid feature
- 🔒 No watermark

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Requires subscription
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes when accessing photo library
- Inability to post all grid tiles at once
- Quality loss when exporting images

**Requested features**

- Support for new Instagram aspect ratios
- Ability to resize and adjust photos
- Option to save edited grids locally


### Split the Pic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-the-pic/id1382464579)

Easily split your photos into multiple tiles to create impressive Instagram grid collages. Upload your image, select a grid layout, and share directly to your profile to enhance your visual presence.

**Highlights:** Create Instagram grid photos, Split photos into tiles, Giant photo collage, Multiple grid options (1x3, 2x3, 3x3, 4x3), Save to camera roll, Direct Instagram sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Unlimited Photo Share | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid Maker free?

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

### Is Split the Pic free?

Split the Pic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grid Maker or Split the Pic?

Split the Pic is rated higher. Grid Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Split the Pic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Grid Maker or Split the Pic have ads?

Neither Grid Maker nor Split the Pic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Maker or Split the Pic?

Grid Maker ships an update weekly, and Split the Pic every 9 days. Most recently, Grid Maker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Split the Pic on October 20, 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.*