# Content Creator vs Grideo

The clearest difference is ads: Content Creator at none against Grideo's shown. Content Creator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). Grideo's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 66%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Content Creator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Grideo sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Content Creator against 4.6 for Grideo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 540 and 578 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Content Creator's written reviews are positive against 81% of Grideo's.

Content Creator ships an update every 2 weeks, Grideo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Content Creator | Grideo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (540 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/content-creator-post-maker/id1333505670/reviews)** | [4.6 (578 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grideo-post-and-thumbnail-maker/id1500554567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 540 | **578** |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 92 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appreel Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700288739) | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) |

## What reviewers say

### Content Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/content-creator-post-maker/id1333505670)

Create professional social media content and product listings quickly. Features include instant background removal, customizable templates, and augmented reality video creation to boost sales and engagement.

**Highlights:** Instant background removal, Thousands of backdrops and backgrounds, Augmented reality video creation, Customizable social media templates, Shopping-specific templates, Text and sticker overlays, Customer review graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Week | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Conte PRO Templates IG / 1 Mo | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Year Subscription | $25.99 | per year |
| Conte PRO Insta Creator / Year | $25.99 | per year |
| Unlimited 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 10 Cutouts / Erase photo bg | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Cutouts / Remove Background | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimalist and beautiful design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for business price tags
- 👍 Useful for Instagram stories
- 👍 Fast support response

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Text exports backwards and upside down
- 👎 App crashes frequently
- 👎 Layouts won't load
- 👎 Paid subscription is expensive
- 👎 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- Text exports backwards and upside down
- App crashes on launch after update
- Cannot save photos without words flipping
- Layouts do not load
- Unable to change background color of price tags

**Requested features**

- Add more templates
- Add zoom feature for small details
- Add animations for stickers in final video
- Add eyedropper tool for color selection
- Make some features free


### Grideo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grideo-post-and-thumbnail-maker/id1500554567)

Create stunning social media graphics and videos with professionally designed templates. Customize designs with a vast array of editing tools, fonts, and stock media. Plan your content with a built-in events calendar to never miss a posting opportunity.

**Highlights:** Professionally designed templates, Video editing and integration, Customizable social media sizes, Templates Calendar for event planning, Extensive font library, 2 million+ free stock images, Animated templates

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grideo Upgrade (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Grideo Upgrade (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Grideo Upgrade (monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Grideo-Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Grideo-Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Grideo Upgrade | $11.99 | per month |
| Grideo Upgrade (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Grideo Upgrade (yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Grideo Upgrade | $39.99 | per year |
| Grideo-Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Grideo Upgrade (lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Grideo Upgrade (lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Grideo Upgrade (lifetime) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Grideo Upgrade (lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 High-quality professional templates
- 📱 Cross-device compatibility (iPad, Mac, mobile)
- 🎯 Versatile for social media content creation
- ⚡ Fast and simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall - requires subscription immediately
- 🚫 No free features or demo period
- 🌐 Language switching not obvious or unavailable
- ⚠️ Complex interface for some users
- ✍️ Quality control issues with template typos

**Reported bugs**

- Template contains typos in pre-made designs

**Requested features**

- Undo button functionality
- Clearer language selection options
- Free trial or demo period before subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Content Creator free?

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

### Is Grideo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Content Creator or Grideo?

Content Creator is rated higher. Content Creator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 540 ratings, while Grideo averages 4.6 from 578 ratings.

### Do Content Creator or Grideo have ads?

Grideo shows ads; Content Creator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Content Creator or Grideo?

Content Creator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grideo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Content Creator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Grideo 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.*