Comparison

SCRL vs Photo Grid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SCRL

Create stunning photo collages and seamless Instagram carousels with a vast library of templates and design tools. Easily combine multiple photos into unified grid layouts or swipe-through posts. Enhance your creations with free stickers and overlays before instantly sharing to social media.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of collage templates
  • Seamless swipe-through carousel posts
  • Premade grid layouts
  • Add over 10 photos per post
  • Freeform canvas design
  • Free stickers and overlays
  • Direct posting to Instagram and TikTok
Features
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Some apps help you post. SCRL helps you create. From structured brand feeds to editorial-style storytelling, SCRL gives you the tools to shape how your social presence is perceived. Whether you're a professional content creator, an artist, or just love sharing your moments, SCRL offers everything you need to make your posts stand out. • EXCEPTIONAL PHOTO COLLAGE MAKER SCRL lets you create stunning photo collages with full control over layout, spacing, and visual balance. Move between freeform and structured layouts depending on your workflow - from simple grid collages to complex, layered compositions. SCRL gives you the precision to build exactly what you envision. • TEMPLATES NO ONE ELSE HAS A curated library of collage, carousel, and story templates designed in-house by our designers' team. Each one is hand-crafted with focus on composition, proportion, and visual rhythm, not just assembled from generic patterns. Regularly updated with new designs across different styles and use cases. • PHOTO EDITOR BUILT INTO YOUR WORKFLOW Adjust exposure, dial in color, apply filters, all without leaving the app. Edit, compose, and publish in one seamless flow. No switching, no quality lost in transit. • INSTAGRAM CAROUSEL POSTS THAT FLOW SCRL was designed for creators who think beyond a single post. Build seamless carousels with panoramic layouts, precise alignment, and transitions that flow from slide to slide. • GRID LAYOUTS FOR A COHESIVE FEED Multi-post grids that span several photos, giving your feed a structured, unified look. Your profile is a portfolio and SCRL helps it look like one. • MORE THAN 10 PHOTOS IN ONE POST Break the limitations of traditional posts & Instagram layouts. With SCRL, you can add more than 10 photos in a single post, providing more room for your creativity and storytelling. • FREEFORM CANVAS Design your way with our freeform canvas. Zoom in and out to perfect every detail or get an overview of your entire project. Create a layout that’s uniquely yours. • STICKERS & OVERLAYS A growing library of overlays and stickers to add texture, depth, and detail to any design. Whatever your style, you’ll find elements that complement your collages and carousels perfectly. • DIRECT POSTING TO INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK When it's ready, it goes live - exactly as designed. No exporting, no re-uploading. • WHERE PROFESSIONAL CONTENT GETS MADE From property listings to campaign launches, social media schedules to client pitches - SCRL handles the volume without sacrificing the craft. • SCRL PREMIUM Every template, every layout, every tool, plus features built for work that demands more. Monthly and yearly plans, starting with a free 7-day trial. • TRUSTED BY THE BEST SCRL is trusted by Grammy Award-winning artists, NBA players, and major international music festivals. We’ve been featured numerous times in the App Store and recognized by top industry publications: "14 Best Apps For Instagram Collages" - Hootsuite "20 Mobile Apps to Create Stunning Social Media Visuals" - HubSpot "8 Trendy Apps To Create Collages For Instagram" - Later TRIAL AND SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Start SCRL Premium Collage Maker with a free 7-day trial. Once the trial is over, you'll be charged an annual subscription fee. SCRL Premium will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your Settings > iTunes Account & App Store > Apple ID > Subscriptions to manage your subscription and turn auto-renew off. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms of Use: https://scrl.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://scrl.com/privacy-policy Follow @scrlgallery on Instagram for inspiration from our community. Add #scrlgallery to your posts to get featured on our page. Questions or feedback? DM us at @scrlgallery. Create unique photo collages, Instagram stories & carousel posts with SCRL. Browse hundreds of curated templates for every occasion.

About

Photo Grid

Easily divide your photos into multiple squares for Instagram posts. Choose from various grid layouts and maintain high resolution. The app suggests the correct upload order to create impressive split-grid visuals.

Highlights
  • Split photos into 2, 3, 6, 9, 12 squares
  • Multiple grid layouts (3x1 to 3x5)
  • High-resolution image support
  • Zoom and move photo functionality
  • Suggested upload order
  • Direct sharing to Instagram
  • Save to gallery
Features
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Photo Grid app allows you to crop you photo into 2, 3, 6, 9 & 12 square and upload them to Instagram, and impress your friends and followers! Photo Grid - just upload photos to Instagram with this new style and you will get more and more followers. Features: 1. 5 types of grids: 3X1, 3X2, 3X3, 3X4 and 3*5 2. Keeps images in high resolution 3. Zoom and move your photo 4. The app suggested you the correct upload order 5. Share images directly to Instagram, and other apps 6. Save images to gallery 7. Easy to use and powerful CONTACTS: mediaiosapps@gmail.com Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://nurlanispaew6.wixsite.com/appsi-privacy-policy

Screenshots

SCRL4 screens
Photo Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SCRL at every 4 days against Photo Grid's monthly. SCRL also leads on ratings volume (122K vs 4) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). Photo Grid's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SCRL sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Photo Grid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Grid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SCRL has 122K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of SCRL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photo Grid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SCRL ships an update every 4 days, Photo Grid monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SCRL versus Photo Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCRLPhoto Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (122K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppostrophe ABNurlan Ispayev

Customer experience

SCRL

All ratings122,182 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews2,487 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative19.0%

Photo Grid

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SCRL

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when saving/exporting
  • Images appear distorted or low-quality
  • Incorrect photo orientation
  • Blank spaces in collages
  • Reels feature not working properly

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to crop/resize images
  • More free templates and options
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to edit text (alignment, spacing, etc.)
  • Save/resume projects
Show 3 more
  • Desktop/web version
  • More customization options
  • Ability to add logo

Photo Grid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

SCRL

Subscriptions14
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Premium2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Premium$6.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$34.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$34.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Paper$0.99
1 purchases

Photo Grid

Subscriptions1
  • Photo Grid Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is SCRL free?
SCRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Grid free?
Photo Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SCRL or Photo Grid?
Photo Grid is rated higher. SCRL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Photo Grid averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SCRL or Photo Grid have ads?
Both SCRL and Photo Grid show ads.
Which is updated more often, SCRL or Photo Grid?
SCRL ships an update every 4 days, and Photo Grid monthly. Most recently, SCRL was updated on September 25, 2026 and Photo Grid on June 4, 2026.

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