# Griddal vs Grid

Griddal and Grid both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 0% of Griddal's. Grid also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (804 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Griddal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Grid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid has 804 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Griddal's written reviews are positive against 88% of Grid's.

Griddal ships an update every 14 months, Grid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddal | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddal-carousel-and-grid-maker/id1261789244/reviews) | **[4.7 (804 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **804** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) |

## What reviewers say

### Griddal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddal-carousel-and-grid-maker/id1261789244)

Easily split your photos into a grid to create a unique Instagram profile layout. Select an image, choose a grid size, and post the cropped sections in the correct order for a stunning visual effect.

**Highlights:** Photo splitting into grids, Instagram profile layout creation, Cropping and sorting functionality, Simple 3-step process, Profile picture enhancement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Grid Post | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Grid Posts | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Grids Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**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 Griddal free?

Griddal 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, Griddal or Grid?

Grid is rated higher. Griddal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Grid averages 4.7 from 804 ratings.

### Do Griddal or Grid have ads?

Neither Griddal nor Grid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Griddal or Grid?

Griddal ships an update every 14 months, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Griddal was updated on November 6, 2026 and Grid on November 13, 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.*