Comparison

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview vs Grid Maker

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 Maker

Features
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Create stunning photo grids and layouts designed for social media. Grid Maker - Photo Split lets you slice photos into perfect grids, apply stylish overlays, add custom text with beautiful fonts, and export images exactly the way you want. From simple grids to advanced dynamic layouts, Photo Split offers powerful tools with real-time previews and an easy editing experience. Key Features: ◦ Select photos directly from your gallery ◦ Capture new photos using the camera ◦ Choose from multiple predefined grid layouts ◦ Slice images automatically with perfect alignment ◦ Apply overlay patterns on grid slices ◦ Add text overlays with custom fonts ◦ Multiple font styles to match your design ◦ Use custom images as overlays ◦ Adjust overlay transparency precisely ◦ Live preview while editing ◦ Save grid slices individually in correct order ◦ Share instantly to your favorite social platforms Grid, Text & Overlay Editor ◦ Popular grids like 1x2, 2x2, 3x3, 3x4 and more ◦ Compatible overlay patterns for each grid ◦ Add text overlays using stylish custom fonts ◦ Change font styles to match your feed aesthetic ◦ Apply image overlays with adjustable transparency ◦ Real-time updates for grids, text, and overlays ◦ Toggle between original image and overlay view ◦ Smooth and intuitive editing controls History & Management ◦ Open images in view-only preview mode ◦ Delete individual items or clear all history ◦ Quickly access recent creations Premium Features – Dynamic Grid Unlock advanced creative controls with Premium: ◦ Create uneven and custom grid layouts ◦ Apply overlays per slice ◦ Add text with different fonts per slice ◦ Customize color and opacity per slice ◦ Apply image overlays with custom transparency Premium gives you complete freedom to design unique layouts. Made for Creators Grid Maker - Photo Split is ideal for: ◦ Grid-style posts ◦ Carousel layouts ◦ Creative text and image overlays ◦ Aesthetic and minimal feeds ◦ Content creators and designers Privacy First ◦ Your photos stay on your device ◦ We do not collect, store, or upload your personal images Start Creating Today ◦ Design beautiful grids, add custom fonts, and enhance photos with image overlays in seconds ◦ Download Grid Maker - Photo Split and take control of your visual style Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchase. Privacy Policy : http://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/id6757172153 Terms Condition : https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/terms/id6757172153 EULA : https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/eula/id6757172153

Screenshots

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview4 screens
Grid Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Layout for Instagram・Inpreview at 16.0 against Grid Maker's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview ships an update every 6 weeks, Grid Maker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Layout for Instagram・Inpreview versus Grid Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayout for Instagram・InpreviewGrid Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOnelight Apps CY LtdKalpesh Pirojiya

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 Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Grid Maker

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Layout for Instagram・Inpreview free?
Layout for Instagram・Inpreview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Maker free?
Grid Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Layout for Instagram・Inpreview or Grid Maker have ads?
Both Layout for Instagram・Inpreview and Grid Maker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Layout for Instagram・Inpreview or Grid Maker?
Layout for Instagram・Inpreview ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grid Maker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Layout for Instagram・Inpreview was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grid Maker on October 14, 2026.

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