Comparison

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview vs Grid

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

Head to head
About

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview

Preview and plan your Instagram feed before posting. Schedule content, create collages, and manage highlights with aesthetic covers. Offers AI-generated captions and hashtags, with no Instagram login required.

Highlights
  • Feed preview and planning
  • Post scheduling
  • Highlight planning and cover design
  • AI-generated hashtags and captions
  • Collage maker
  • Multiple account support
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Preview your feed on Instagram with Inpreview: plan aesthetic grid layout, schedule posts, apply trendy filters. No login to Instagram! NEW: Try our unique feature - Highlights Preview! Plan your highlights in the right order, preview them on your page and choose aesthetic highlight covers! Fed up with using multiple tools to manage your Instagram page? Tired of guessing how new photos will fit in your feed? Care about making posts on time? We’re continue developing a super convenient tool for resolve all your demands! You're welclome to use our new feature "Log in without password" to display your IGTV and Reels posts. With Inpreview you can do the following: • Sync your Instagram feed; • Plan and preview your highlights along with your posts; • Instantly add AI-generated hashtags & captions; • Upload images with no grid limits; • Hide and unhide your posted Instagram images to see what your feed would look like; • Rearrange and delete images; • Apply stunning filters; • Add captions under for your post; • Schedule posts in several taps; • Switch between multiple Instagram accounts; • Save your perfectly created feed to camera roll and share it with friends; • Export new images directly to Instagram; • Enjoy Dark Mode. Your drafts are saved automatically while you are planning your feed. You can reset it using "Revert Feed" option. All accounts will start off with a FREE plan. You can upgrade to a PREMIUM plan any time. FREE Plan: • 1 Instagram account • Hide posted images • Export new images directly to Instagram. PREMIUM Plan: • Use multiple accounts • Hide / Unhide posted images • Schedule posts • Add captions to your post • Get rid of ads • Access all the new features • All filters • Choose from different subscription options for 1 month, 3 months or 12 months. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://onelightapps.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://onelightapps.io/terms-of-use

About

Grid

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
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Make your feed look like a work of art. Grid splits any photo into perfectly sized tiles for giant profile grids and seamless swipeable carousels. Just pick a photo, choose a layout and post. Your profile turns into one big, eye-catching picture that makes people stop scrolling and hit Follow. WHY PEOPLE LOVE GRID "Tried other grid apps and they were too complex. This was super easy and quick." Rated 4.7 by creators, small businesses and anyone who wants a feed that stands out. GIANT PROFILE GRIDS Split one photo into 3, 6, 9, 12 or more tiles Tiles are sized to fit your profile grid exactly, with no awkward cropping Numbered posting order shows you exactly where to start and finish, so your grid lines up every time SEAMLESS CAROUSELS & PANORAMAS Turn wide shots into smooth swipe-through carousel posts Great for travel photos, landscapes, product launches and photo dumps Every slide lines up with the next one, pixel for pixel MAKE IT YOURS Lots of layout options for any photo Patterns, pastel backgrounds and creative overlays Preview your grid before you post FAST, SIMPLE, PRIVATE Save or share all tiles in one tap Uses Apple's private photo picker, so Grid only sees the photos you choose Full Dark Mode support PERFECT FOR Creators and influencers • Photographers • Artists • Small businesses and brands • Profile makeovers • Announcements and launches Start your free trial and give your profile the glow-up it deserves. GRID PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited exports and all premium features with Grid Pro. You can try it free before subscribing. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-split-image Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/splitimageprivacypolicy

Screenshots

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview4 screens
Grid3 screens

Verdict

The call

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview and Grid both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 35% of Layout for Instagram・Inpreview's. Grid also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Layout for Instagram・Inpreview's advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 800) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Layout for Instagram・Inpreview sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Layout for Instagram・Inpreview against 4.7 for Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Layout for Instagram・Inpreview has 8.3K ratings behind it against 800, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Layout for Instagram・Inpreview's written reviews are positive against 88% of Grid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview ships an update every 6 weeks, Grid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Layout for Instagram・Inpreview versus Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayout for Instagram・InpreviewGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.3K ratings) — better4.7 (800 ratings)
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews87.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.3K — better800
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnelight Apps CY LtdDima Komar

Customer experience

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview

All ratings8,245 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews924 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative57.7%

Grid

All ratings797 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative10.1%

User reviews

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview

From 8.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for planning Instagram feed
  • 💡 Useful filters and editing features
  • 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, freezes, feed not updating)
  • 💰 Paid features not clearly communicated
  • 🔒 Security concerns (account compromised)
  • 📵 Lack of automatic posting feature

Grid

From 800 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login page directing to blank screen
  • Inability to restore paid subscription
  • Photos not displaying in correct order
  • Unexpected rearranging of planned posts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow viewing of photos in full size
  • Implement automatic posting feature
  • Add support for Instagram Reels
  • Improve syncing between devices

Grid

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Restricted account issues on Instagram
  • Inconsistent grid uploads on Instagram

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview

Subscriptions12
  • Inpreview PRO - 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • Inpreview PRO7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Inpreview PRO - 1 Month$11.991 Month
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  • Inpreview PRO - 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • Premium (3 months)3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Premium (6 months)$39.996 Months
  • Inpreview PRO - 1 Year - Sale1 Year trial$47.991 Year
  • Inpreview PRO - 1 Year$47.991 Year
  • Inpreview PRO - 1 Year - Trial7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Inpreview Premium - 12 Months1 Year trial$47.991 Year
  • Inpeview PRO - 1 Year - Trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Inpreview PRO - 1 Year$59.991 Year
5 purchases

Grid

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Grids Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Twelve Week Subscription7 Days trial$7.493 Months
  • One Year Grids Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • One Week Subscription7 Days trial$17.997 Days
One-time1
  • Unlimited Grid Access$3.99

Questions

Is Layout for Instagram・Inpreview free?
Layout for Instagram・Inpreview 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, Layout for Instagram・Inpreview or Grid?
Layout for Instagram・Inpreview is rated higher. Layout for Instagram・Inpreview averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Grid averages 4.7 from 800 ratings.
Do Layout for Instagram・Inpreview or Grid have ads?
Layout for Instagram・Inpreview shows ads; Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, Layout for Instagram・Inpreview or Grid?
Layout for Instagram・Inpreview ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Layout for Instagram・Inpreview was updated on October 27, 2026 and Grid on October 26, 2026.

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