Comparison

PREVIEW vs InstaGrid

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

Head to head
About

PREVIEW

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
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EVERYTHING you need in ONE app - for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Choose to plan ONLY your Instagram or TikTok posts - or both. Super easy to use. Free UNLIMITED Posts, Reels, Insta Stories, rearrange posts, edit, auto-post, best Instagram hashtags, caption ideas, analytics, repost, and more. What are you waiting for? Used by +15 million Instagrammers, content creators and business owners. —— INSTAGRAM PLANNER —— Preview is the ultimate Instagram feed planner app. Plan your: • Photos • Videos • Carousels • Insta Stories • Reels • Product Tags —— WHAT’S INSIDE —— • Drag and Drop • UNLIMITED Grid Space (for free) • Analytics and Insights • Amazing filters • Editing Tools • REPOST photos, videos, albums, Reels • Split images • Set video covers • Schedule & Auto-post EVERYTHING! • Facebook Auto-posting • Caption Finder • Hashtag Finder • Hashtag Analytics • Team Features and Permissions • DESKTOP version • Multi Device • Backup • NO INSTAGRAM login required Instagram & TikTok like a PRO. Preview is your visual planner for Instagram & TikTok. Predict what your feed will look like before you post anything on Instagram or TikTok. It has all the features you need in one app. No more switching between multiple apps. UNLIMITED GRID SPACE (for free) Add as many photos and videos as you want in your Preview. Your creativity doesn’t have a limit! REARRANGE POSTS Use the drag & drop to arrange your Instagram posts. Design your own unique theme. Color coordinate. Predict how your feed will look like. Or simply plan your content in advance. REELS PLANNER Plan your Reels videos. Change the covers to see if it fits your grid. INSTA STORY PLANNER Plan your Insta Stories and organise them perfectly with links. ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS Track your performance. See your Top Posts, best times to post, followers growth, clicks to your link in bio, best hashtags, and more. AMAZING FILTERS Design your own unique and amazing feed that reflects your personality or brand. Preview comes with beautiful filter packs and unique filters. Find filters similar to vsco. Or choose a theme pack. REPOST Curate and share other Instagrammers’ posts. PERFECT YOUR CAPTIONS Write your captions in advance and perfect them. Save your hashtag groups within the app and add them to new posts at a press of a button. CAPTION IDEAS Personal and business captions for the entire year. Including caption prompts, quotes, puns and questions to ask your followers to boost your engagement and get more comments - naturally. FIND THE BEST HASHTAGS Hashtag research done for you. Search for the best Instagram hashtags to grow your account. Search by category, country, city and Instagram community. SCHEDULE & AUTO-POST Plan your feed in advance and schedule it so you don't have to think about it. Preview has been officially approved by Instagram to auto-post for you. AMAZING EDITING TOOLS All the basics are in Preview: contrast, saturation, exposure, etc... And your favorites too: free whitening tool, blemish remover, meme maker & much more. MANAGE UNLIMITED ACCOUNTS Manage as many Instagram accounts as you want and easily switch between them. PLAN YOUR FEED WITH YOUR TEAM Give access to your Preview feed to your team by sharing (or not sharing) your Instagram password. One plan = unlimited team members. NO INSTAGRAM LOGIN/ACCOUNT REQUIRED You don’t need an Instagram account to use Preview. CROSS-POST Want to post your Reels to TikTok? Or your TikTok video Post your content across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Have fun creating! The Preview Team @preview.app Terms of Use: https://thepreviewapp.com/terms-of-service/

About

InstaGrid

Features
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A simple app to organize and preview your Instagram grid before posting. With it, you can add photos, rearrange their order, and see exactly how your feed will look on your profile, helping you maintain a harmonious and well-planned visual.

Screenshots

PREVIEW4 screens
InstaGrid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: InstaGrid at every 3 days against PREVIEW's every 9 days. InstaGrid also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PREVIEW sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and InstaGrid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PREVIEW ships an update every 9 days, InstaGrid every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PREVIEW versus InstaGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPREVIEWInstaGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings45K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPreview App Pty LtdPaulo Martins

Bugs and requests

PREVIEW

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

InstaGrid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

PREVIEW

Subscriptions7
  • Preview Pro2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Account 1 Pro$7.991 Month
  • Account 2 Pro$7.991 Month
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  • Account 3 Pro$7.991 Month
  • Account 1 Premium$14.991 Month
  • Account 2 Premium$14.991 Month
  • Account 3 Premium$14.991 Month
One-time2
  • B Filters PackFree
  • D Filters Pack$3.99
3 purchases

InstaGrid

One-time3
  • Basic help$1.99
  • Medium support$6.99
  • Max Support$14.99

Questions

Is PREVIEW free?
PREVIEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InstaGrid free?
InstaGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PREVIEW or InstaGrid have ads?
Neither PREVIEW nor InstaGrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PREVIEW or InstaGrid?
PREVIEW ships an update every 9 days, and InstaGrid every 3 days. Most recently, PREVIEW was updated on November 8, 2026 and InstaGrid on October 28, 2026.

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