# Griddy vs Planner・Preview For Instagram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Griddy at 84% against Planner・Preview For Instagram's 40%. Griddy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 10). Planner・Preview For Instagram's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Griddy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Planner・Preview For Instagram sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Griddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Griddy has 2.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Griddy's written reviews are positive against 40% of Planner・Preview For Instagram's.

Griddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Planner・Preview For Instagram every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddy | Planner・Preview For Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-split-photo-grid-posts/id1114106704/reviews)** | [3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plannerpreview-for-instagram/id1581275072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [keang david](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031985855) | [Artur Kolesnykov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516814279) |

## What reviewers say

### Griddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-split-photo-grid-posts/id1114106704)

This app helps users create professional-looking Instagram profiles and content. It offers tools to split photos into grid layouts, design seamless carousel posts, and utilize customizable templates for stories and other post types. Enhance your visual branding with easy-to-use design features.

**Highlights:** Photo splitter for Instagram grids, Seamless carousel post creation, Puzzle feed templates, 500+ customizable templates, Add text with style, Watermark tool, Brand kit integration

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Griddy Pro (LifeTime) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Excellent functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🎨 Versatile editing tools
- 📷 Great for Instagram grids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features required
- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Limited free version
- 🔍 Watermark on free version
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Inconsistent grid alignment
- Crashes when importing certain image types

**Requested features**

- Remove watermark in free version
- More advanced editing options
- Ability to save grid layouts
- Improved compatibility with older devices


### Planner・Preview For Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plannerpreview-for-instagram/id1581275072)

Plan and design your Instagram feed with a drag-and-drop interface. Schedule posts, prepare captions, and reorder images to create a visually appealing profile. All your content is saved locally for privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop feed planning, Schedule posts, Prepare captions, Reorder images, Local data saving, No login required

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial－Planner | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial－Planner | $11.99 | per month |
| Free Trial－Planner | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Free Trial－Planner | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Griddy free?

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

### Is Planner・Preview For Instagram free?

Planner・Preview For Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Griddy or Planner・Preview For Instagram?

Griddy is rated higher. Griddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Planner・Preview For Instagram averages 3.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Griddy or Planner・Preview For Instagram have ads?

Both Griddy and Planner・Preview For Instagram show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Griddy or Planner・Preview For Instagram?

Griddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Planner・Preview For Instagram every 3 months. Most recently, Griddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Planner・Preview For Instagram 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.*