# PREVIEW vs Grid

PREVIEW and Grid both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 55% of PREVIEW's. PREVIEW's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 792) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PREVIEW sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Grid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PREVIEW against 4.7 for Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PREVIEW has 45K ratings behind it against 792, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of PREVIEW's written reviews are positive against 89% of Grid's.

PREVIEW ships an update every 9 days, Grid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PREVIEW | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preview-planner-for-instagram/id1126609754/reviews) | [4.7 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 792 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Preview App Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107507542) | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) |

## What reviewers say

### PREVIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preview-planner-for-instagram/id1126609754)

Plan and schedule your Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok content with a visual feed preview. Features include drag-and-drop arrangement, caption and hashtag tools, analytics, and auto-posting capabilities.

**Highlights:** Visual feed preview, Drag and drop post arrangement, Auto-posting for Instagram and Facebook, Caption and hashtag finder, Analytics and insights, Editing tools and filters, Reposting functionality

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Account 1 Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Account 2 Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Account 3 Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Account 1 Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Account 2 Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Account 3 Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| B Filters Pack | Free | one-time |
| D Filters Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for planning Instagram feed
- 🎨 Good photo editing features
- 💯 Useful app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lacking some key features
- 💰 Expensive paid plans
- 🔑 Issues with account management

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Syncing issues with Instagram accounts
- Deleted content not recoverable
- Paid features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rearrange posts in feed
- Improve scheduling and auto-posting functionality
- Enhance photo/video editing tools
- Provide better support and customer service


### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411)

Easily split photos into perfectly sized squares for social media grids or create stunning panorama posts. Make your profile stand out with captivating grid photos and share your masterpieces with just a few clicks.

**Highlights:** Split images into grid squares, Create panorama posts, User-friendly interface, Variety of grid options, Seamless social media integration

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Grids Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Twelve Week Subscription | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| One Week Subscription | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Grids Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Grid Access | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for creating Instagram grids
- 🔒 No ads or hidden costs
- 🎨 Customizable grid options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with image alignment on Instagram
- 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some users
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Restricted account issues on Instagram
- Inconsistent grid uploads on Instagram

**Requested features**

- Add dimensions/pixel information for Canva integration
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Introduce more advanced grid layout options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PREVIEW free?

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

### Is Grid free?

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

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

PREVIEW and Grid are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 45K and 792 ratings respectively.

### Do PREVIEW or Grid have ads?

Neither PREVIEW nor Grid shows ads.

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

PREVIEW ships an update every 9 days, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, PREVIEW was updated on September 27, 2026 and Grid on September 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.*