Comparison

Griddy vs Grid Preview for Instagram

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Griddy

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
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Transform your Instagram Profile into a professional look with Griddy – the All-In-One tool for creating grid posts, seamless carousel layouts, engaging instagram stories, and visually captivating content. Whether you’re an influencer, small business owner, or content creator, Griddy simplifies Instagram marketing like never before. *** Key Features *** 1. Photo Splitter Griddy makes it easy to split your photos into grid layouts for Instagram, with options for up to 10 rows (30 posts) to create eye-catching feed layout. YChoose from predefined grid layouts such as 1x3, 2x3, 3x3, or 4x3 with a single tap to quickly achieve a stunning Instagram feed or slice panorama photos into seamless carousel posts with ease. For more control, you can split your photo into custom grid layouts and adjust the aspect ratio (landscape, square, portrait, story to fit your unique style. 2. Puzzle Feed Templates Design seamless puzzle-style Instagram feeds with our aesthetic template. Perfect for creating a cohesive, professional look. 3. Carousel Post Maker Turn your regular carousel posts into seamless photo collages or image galleries in seconds, ensuring your audience swipes for more. 4. Photo Collage Maker Easily combine multiple photos with our easy-to-use, free photo collage maker app. Create beautiful collages from your photos and choose from dozens of creative layouts! 5. 500+ Customizable Templates Choose from a diverse collection of fully customizable templates for different content types such as Grid Feeds, Carousel Posts, Stories, and Square Posts, curated for your business and brand. 6. Design Anything Create on-trend Instagram posts with beautiful text fonts, stickers, and shapes. With our easy-to-use tools, you can do anything effortlessly with zoom & edit mode, working with layers, and multiple selection. 7. Add Text with Style Enhance your posts with text effects like curved text, strokes, shadows, background colors, and rounded corners to make your captions pop. 8. Resize & Crop Photos Quickly resize your photos to different Instagram Post sizes with a beautiful background color selection. 9. Watermark Tool Protect your photos and content with an instant watermarking feature, ideal for maintaining your brand’s identity. 10. Brand Kit Manage and apply your brand's logos, fonts, and colors to your designs easily.  Import custom fonts to elevate your projects. 11. Preview Mode See how your Instagram feed, carousel post, or story will look before sharing with your audience. 12. Share to Instagram Export your grid or carousel posts directly to Instagram in HD quality with just a few taps. Why Choose Griddy? Griddy is your all-in-one solution for Instagram marketing, helping you: • Split photos into Instagram grid layouts. • Create seamless carousel posts from panoramic photos. • Design professional-looking puzzle feeds. • Save time with easy-to-use design tools. • Grow your brand with visually stunning content. Download Griddy Now! Level up your Instagram profile with creative grids, seamless carousels, and aesthetic puzzle feeds. Whether you’re growing a brand or expressing your creativity, Griddy makes it easy and fun! Follow us on Instagram @griddyapp to get inspired and explore amazing designs made with Griddy. If you enjoy using Griddy, we’d love to hear from you! Leave a review or contact us at support@cornapps.com. Terms of Use: https://cornapps.com/griddyapp-terms/ Privacy Policy: https://cornapps.com/griddyapp-terms#privacy

About

Grid Preview for Instagram

Visualize and schedule your Instagram posts, Reels, and captions before they go live. This tool helps you maintain a consistent and polished profile by allowing you to rearrange content, apply filters, and discover relevant hashtags.

Highlights
  • Feed preview
  • Post scheduling
  • Reels planning
  • Multiple account management
  • Caption and hashtag tools
  • Filter application
  • Dark mode
Features
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Grid Preview lets you preview and plan Instagram posts before they go live. Features: ● Feed Preview: Visualize how your posts will look on your profile grid before publishing. ● Post Planner: Schedule Instagram posts with just a few taps to maintain a consistent posting routine. ● Carousel Post Planner: Plan swipeable carousel posts and preview how each slide will look before sharing. ● Photo Splitter: Split one photo into multiple tiles for grid posts, carousel layouts, or seamless swipeable designs. ● Reels Planner: Plan and rearrange your Reels videos. ● Sync Your Instagram Feed: Instantly import your existing feed and see how new posts will fit in. ● Easily Rearrange and Delete Images: Create the perfect layout by adjusting your posts anytime. ● Apply Filters: Enhance your feed with a variety of stunning filters. ● Multiple Account Management: Switch between and manage multiple Instagram accounts with ease. ● Add Captions and Hashtags: Craft captions and add hot hashtags to your posts right from the app. ● Fonts for Caption: Use custom fonts in your captions to stand out and express your style. ● Hot Hashtags & Hashtag Management: Discover popular hashtags and organize them to increase your post visibility. ● Dark Mode: Enjoy a sleek dark mode for comfortable viewing. With Grid Preview, every post fits perfectly into your overall feed, helping you maintain a polished and engaging Instagram presence. Download now and start planning your feed like a pro! About Subscription: 1. Unlock Premium Features: Premium offers access to premium filters, post scheduler and multiple account management tool. 2. Premium provides 2 plans: monthly subscription and yearly subscription with a 3-day free trial. Try Before You Commit: Enjoy a 3-day free trial of Premium. After the trial, a yearly subscription fee of $24.99 will be charged. 3. Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period expires. 4. Manage Subscriptions: You can manage your subscription by going to "Settings" > "Your Name" > "Subscription" > "Cancel Subscription." 5. Privacy Policy: https://www.gridpreview.com/privacy-policy 6. Terms and Conditions: https://www.gridpreview.com/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Griddy4 screens
Grid Preview for Instagram4 screens

Verdict

The call

Griddy and Grid Preview for Instagram both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Griddy's written reviews are positive against 54% of Grid Preview for Instagram's. Griddy also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 27). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Griddy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Grid Preview for Instagram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Griddy against 4.7 for Grid Preview for Instagram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Griddy has 2.7K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Griddy's written reviews are positive against 54% of Grid Preview for Instagram's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Griddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Grid Preview for Instagram fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Griddy versus Grid Preview for Instagram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGriddyGrid Preview for Instagram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better4.7 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better27
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkeang davidShamble, Inc.

Customer experience

Griddy

All ratings2,648 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews902 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative11.0%

Grid Preview for Instagram

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

Griddy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Inconsistent grid alignment
  • Crashes when importing certain image types

Requested features

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

Grid Preview for Instagram

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Griddy

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Griddy Pro (LifeTime)$4.99
  • Premium Lifetime$89.99
2 purchases

Grid Preview for Instagram

Subscriptions2
  • Feed Preview Premium$4.991 Month
  • Feed Preview Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Griddy free?
Griddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Preview for Instagram free?
Grid Preview for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Griddy or Grid Preview for Instagram?
Griddy is rated higher. Griddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Grid Preview for Instagram averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.
Do Griddy or Grid Preview for Instagram have ads?
Both Griddy and Grid Preview for Instagram show ads.
Which is updated more often, Griddy or Grid Preview for Instagram?
Griddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grid Preview for Instagram fortnightly. Most recently, Griddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grid Preview for Instagram on October 25, 2026.

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