# Pics vs PicSplit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pics at 100% against PicSplit's 47%. Pics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). PicSplit's advantage is ratings volume (779 vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicSplit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicSplit has 779 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pics's written reviews are positive against 47% of PicSplit's.

Pics ships an update every 4 months, PicSplit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pics | PicSplit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pics/id1205167420/reviews)** | [4.8 (779 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsplit-grid-post-for-picture/id1279231293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **779** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [佳文 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205167419) | [秋雨 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346384134) |

## What reviewers say

### Pics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pics/id1205167420)

This app provides tips for splitting panoramic images into multiple squares for social media. It also offers a quick preview feature by long-pressing photos. Contact the developer via email for any questions or suggestions.

**Highlights:** Split panoramic images into squares, Quick photo preview, Tips for image splitting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PicSplit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsplit-grid-post-for-picture/id1279231293)

Easily divide your panorama photos into multiple square pieces for sharing on social media. Offers various grid layouts and fill modes to customize your image.

**Highlights:** Divide panorama photos into square pieces, Share to Instagram, Twitter, Line, WeChat, Easy photo cropping, Multiple grid options (1x2 to 5x3), Customizable fill modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward app
- 💡 Great customer service
- 🎨 Wonderful for Instagram posts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying
- 🐛 Misaligned grid layouts
- 🔍 Degraded image quality
- 💰 Requires paid upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Paid upgrade not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when saving images

**Requested features**

- Option to choose grid layout
- Ability to save work without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pics free?

Pics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PicSplit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pics or PicSplit?

Pics is rated higher. Pics averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PicSplit averages 4.8 from 779 ratings.

### Do Pics or PicSplit have ads?

PicSplit shows ads; Pics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pics or PicSplit?

Pics ships an update every 4 months, and PicSplit every 2 months. Most recently, Pics was updated on November 2, 2026 and PicSplit on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*