# PicSplit vs Grid

PicSplit and Grid both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 47% of PicSplit's. Grid also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PicSplit's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicSplit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PicSplit against 4.7 for Grid. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 779 and 801 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of PicSplit's written reviews are positive against 88% of Grid's.

PicSplit ships an update every 2 months, Grid every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicSplit | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (779 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsplit-grid-post-for-picture/id1279231293/reviews)** | [4.7 (801 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 779 | **801** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [秋雨 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346384134) | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 PicSplit free?

PicSplit 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, PicSplit or Grid?

PicSplit is rated higher. PicSplit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 779 ratings, while Grid averages 4.7 from 801 ratings.

### Do PicSplit or Grid have ads?

PicSplit shows ads; Grid does not.

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

PicSplit ships an update every 2 months, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, PicSplit was updated on November 3, 2026 and Grid 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.*