# Griddy Pro vs Socialstats

The clearest difference is price: Socialstats at Free against Griddy Pro's $19.99. Socialstats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Griddy Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (128 vs 2). On rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Socialstats is free to download; Griddy Pro costs $19.99 up front. Socialstats sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Griddy Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Griddy Pro against 5.0 for Socialstats. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Griddy Pro has 128 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Griddy Pro ships an update every 4 months, Socialstats weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddy Pro | Socialstats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-pro-split-pic-in-grids/id1114394167/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialstats-creator-analytics/id6744124908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [keang david](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031985855) | [The Stats Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806189582) |

## What reviewers say

### Griddy Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-pro-split-pic-in-grids/id1114394167)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app allows users to split their photos into various grid layouts for a more impactful Instagram feed. It supports creating large grid posts and panoramic carousel posts, with options for watermarking and saving in high definition.

**Highlights:** Split photos into grid layouts, Create large grid posts, Make panoramic carousel posts, Add watermarks and logos, Save photos in HD, Easy posting instructions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 One-time payment appreciated
- ✨ Makes Instagram look professional
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps up with Instagram changes
- 💯 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Poor export quality
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🖼️ Photos distorted/stretched
- 🚫 No restore purchase option
- 🤔 Unclear billing/extra charges

**Reported bugs**

- Bad resolution/terribly compressed quality on export
- App keeps crashing when exporting carousel posts
- Trims photos and doesn't allow original size with watermark
- Sharing icon for Instagram not appearing after update
- Photos not saving to library after payment

**Requested features**

- Implement 'best nine' feature
- Add 2x2 grid option
- Allow export to vertical panoramas
- Add two frames (vertical or horizontal) export options
- Direct Instagram upload functionality


### Socialstats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialstats-creator-analytics/id6744124908)

Track social media analytics across multiple platforms in one place. Monitor follower growth, post performance, and audience demographics to make informed content decisions and prove your impact. Ideal for creators, brands, and managers.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform social analytics, Real-time activity feed, Detailed post analytics, Audience insights, Auto-imported post history, Push notifications & widgets, Competitor analysis

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator #1 (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Creator #7 (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Creator #8 (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Creator #9 (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Creator #1 (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Creator #7 (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Creator #9 (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Creator #8 (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Professional Plan (Monthly) | $69.99 | per month |
| Professional Plan (Yearly) | $599.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Griddy Pro free?

Griddy Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Socialstats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Griddy Pro or Socialstats?

Socialstats is rated higher. Griddy Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Socialstats averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Griddy Pro or Socialstats have ads?

Griddy Pro shows ads; Socialstats does not.

### Which is updated more often, Griddy Pro or Socialstats?

Griddy Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Socialstats weekly. Most recently, Griddy Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Socialstats on November 4, 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.*