# Split the Pic vs Photo Grid

Split the Pic and Photo Grid both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Photo Grid's written reviews are positive against 6% of Split the Pic's. Photo Grid also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Split the Pic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split the Pic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Split the Pic against 5.0 for Photo Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Grid has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 6% of Split the Pic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photo Grid's.

Split the Pic ships an update every 9 days, Photo Grid monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split the Pic | Photo Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-the-pic/id1382464579/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-grid-split-grid-posts/id1503116113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandya Leelarathne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382464578) | [Nurlan Ispayev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441521060) |

## What reviewers say

### Split the Pic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-the-pic/id1382464579)

Easily split your photos into multiple tiles to create impressive Instagram grid collages. Upload your image, select a grid layout, and share directly to your profile to enhance your visual presence.

**Highlights:** Create Instagram grid photos, Split photos into tiles, Giant photo collage, Multiple grid options (1x3, 2x3, 3x3, 4x3), Save to camera roll, Direct Instagram sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Unlimited Photo Share | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


### Photo Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-grid-split-grid-posts/id1503116113)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Grid Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split the Pic free?

Split the Pic 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, Split the Pic or Photo Grid?

Split the Pic and Photo Grid are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Split the Pic or Photo Grid have ads?

Photo Grid shows ads; Split the Pic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Split the Pic or Photo Grid?

Split the Pic ships an update every 9 days, and Photo Grid monthly. Most recently, Split the Pic was updated on October 20, 2026 and Photo Grid on October 24, 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.*