# Unsquared For Instagram vs Grid

Unsquared For Instagram and Grid both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 52% of Unsquared For Instagram's. Grid also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). Unsquared For Instagram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 799). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Unsquared For Instagram asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Unsquared For Instagram against 4.7 for Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unsquared For Instagram has 8.2K ratings behind it against 799, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Unsquared For Instagram's written reviews are positive against 88% of Grid's.

Unsquared For Instagram ships an update every 17 months, Grid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unsquared For Instagram | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsquared-for-instagram/id1234798312/reviews)** | [4.7 (799 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 799 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ege Gurmericliler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234798311) | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) |

## What reviewers say

### Unsquared For Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsquared-for-instagram/id1234798312)

Easily share panoramic photos on Instagram without cropping. Split your images into multiple squares to create dynamic, full-size posts using the slideshow feature. Impress your followers with professional-looking content.

**Highlights:** Create panoramic posts, Split photos into multiple squares, Use photos from library or camera, Adjust cropping window, Save pieces to library, Share via Instagram slideshow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and straightforward
- 💡 Allows removing watermark by watching ad
- 🚀 Splits photos efficiently

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Issues with accessing photo library
- 🐛 Quality loss in split photos
- 🔍 Limited options for photo selection and cropping
- 💰 Watermark removal requires watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to split into more than 5 pieces
- Doesn't recognize panoramic photos in library
- Randomly takes photos without user input

**Requested features**

- More aspect ratio options for split photos
- Ability to select photos from albums, not just recent
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to reposition/adjust cropping of split photos


### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Grids Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Twelve Week Subscription | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| One Year Grids Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One Week Subscription | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Grid Access | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Restricted account issues on Instagram
- Inconsistent grid uploads on Instagram

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unsquared For Instagram free?

Unsquared For Instagram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unsquared For Instagram or Grid?

Unsquared For Instagram is rated higher. Unsquared For Instagram averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Grid averages 4.7 from 799 ratings.

### Do Unsquared For Instagram or Grid have ads?

Neither Unsquared For Instagram nor Grid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unsquared For Instagram or Grid?

Unsquared For Instagram ships an update every 17 months, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Unsquared For Instagram was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grid on October 25, 2026.

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