# PREVIEW vs Grid post & Photo layout maker

The clearest difference is ads: PREVIEW at none against Grid post & Photo layout maker's shown. PREVIEW also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 25%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Grid post & Photo layout maker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PREVIEW sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Grid post & Photo layout maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PREVIEW holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PREVIEW has 45K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of PREVIEW's written reviews are positive against 25% of Grid post & Photo layout maker's.

PREVIEW ships an update every 9 days, Grid post & Photo layout maker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PREVIEW | Grid post & Photo layout maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preview-planner-for-instagram/id1126609754/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-post-and-photo-layout-maker/id1500711362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Preview App Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107507542) | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) |

## 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 post & Photo layout maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-post-and-photo-layout-maker/id1500711362)

Transform your photos into visually appealing grids for social media feeds. Enhance your images with templates, stickers, and text to create unique collages and stand out.

**Highlights:** Variety of grid templates (3x3, 3x4, etc.), Adjust grid transparency and color, Add trendy stickers and text fonts, Create collages from multiple photos, Direct export to Instagram, Save to device gallery

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium layout for Instagram | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Grids Internet app | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Insta Grid Maker | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Photo Grids Post | $49.99 | per year |
| Grids Internet app | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 👍 Recommended app
- 👍 Great app for Instagram
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Blurry/low-quality images
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Deceptive pricing
- 💰 Watermark on paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on first use
- Saves blank photos
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Make the app free
- Improve image quality
- Provide more customization options
- Simplify the user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PREVIEW free?

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

### Is Grid post & Photo layout maker free?

Grid post & Photo layout maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PREVIEW or Grid post & Photo layout maker?

PREVIEW is rated higher. PREVIEW averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Grid post & Photo layout maker averages 4.3 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do PREVIEW or Grid post & Photo layout maker have ads?

Grid post & Photo layout maker shows ads; PREVIEW does not.

### Which is updated more often, PREVIEW or Grid post & Photo layout maker?

PREVIEW ships an update every 9 days, and Grid post & Photo layout maker every 4 weeks. Most recently, PREVIEW was updated on November 8, 2026 and Grid post & Photo layout maker on November 7, 2026.

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