# PREVIEW vs Layout for Instagram

The clearest difference is ads: PREVIEW at none against Layout for Instagram's shown. PREVIEW also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (45K vs 7.2K). Layout for Instagram's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 55%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PREVIEW sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Layout for Instagram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. 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 4.8 for Layout for Instagram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PREVIEW has 45K ratings behind it against 7.2K, 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 71% of Layout for Instagram's.

PREVIEW ships an update every 9 days, Layout for Instagram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PREVIEW | Layout for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preview-planner-for-instagram/id1126609754/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram-collage/id6444677940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 7.2K |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Preview App Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107507542) | [Shamble, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625705082) |

## 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


### Layout for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram-collage/id6444677940)

Create stunning photo collages and Instagram Stories with a variety of layouts and templates. Enhance your images with professional editing tools, filters, and text. Save your editing steps as recipes for future use.

**Highlights:** Photo collage creation, Instagram Story templates, Advanced photo editing tools, 100+ filters, Customizable recipes for edits, Watermarking and text addition

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Layout Pro | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Useful for creating collages
- 👍 Great layout features
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 👍 Simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Many premium features
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific photos
- 📺 Intrusive ads even with subscription
- 🔍 Tedious to scroll through layouts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes with any image
- Difficulty unsubscribing
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Alphabetical album search
- More free layout options
- Ability to place photos precisely
- Dark mode
- Better organization and search


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PREVIEW free?

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

### Is Layout for Instagram free?

Layout for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PREVIEW or Layout for Instagram?

Layout for Instagram is rated higher. PREVIEW averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Layout for Instagram averages 4.8 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do PREVIEW or Layout for Instagram have ads?

Layout for Instagram shows ads; PREVIEW does not.

### Which is updated more often, PREVIEW or Layout for Instagram?

PREVIEW ships an update every 9 days, and Layout for Instagram every 3 weeks. Most recently, PREVIEW was updated on October 28, 2026 and Layout for Instagram on October 27, 2026.

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