# Feed Preview vs Crsel

The clearest difference is ads: Crsel at none against Feed Preview's shown. Crsel also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Feed Preview's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Feed Preview sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Crsel sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Feed Preview against 4.8 for Crsel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.8K and 6.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Feed Preview's written reviews are positive against 66% of Crsel's.

Feed Preview ships an update fortnightly, Crsel every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feed Preview | Crsel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-preview-planner-for-ig/id1451873163/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crsel-carousel-collage-maker/id6744095828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 6.7K |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 66.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | #139 |
| Size | 208 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) | [Crsel Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885584921) |

## What reviewers say

### Feed Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-preview-planner-for-ig/id1451873163)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Visually plan your Instagram feed before posting. Add, rearrange, and delete content to see how your profile will look. Includes scheduling and editing tools to perfect your aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Visually plan Instagram feed, Add, delete, rearrange posts, Preview any Instagram feed, Manage multiple accounts, Schedule posts, Use grid templates, Edit photos with filters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FeedPreview Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| FeedPreview Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| FeedPreview Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| FeedPreview Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| FeedPreview Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use and organize
- 👍 Helpful for planning Instagram feed
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Useful for small businesses
- 👍 Allows previewing of posts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads in free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent syncing with Instagram
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🐛 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when refreshing feed
- Inability to log back in after disconnecting account
- Blank/missing photos in feed preview

**Requested features**

- Add ability to hide/archive posts
- Improve scheduling and posting features
- Provide desktop app version
- Enhance carousel post handling
- Improve photo quality when posting


### Crsel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crsel-carousel-collage-maker/id6744095828)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #194 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create visually stunning Instagram carousels, collages, and stories with a variety of templates and editing tools. Enhance your content's storytelling and maintain a cohesive aesthetic across your feed and highlights.

**Highlights:** Instagram Carousel Maker, Trendy Collage Templates, Story Templates, Reels Cover Designer, AI Cutout Tool, Visual Storytelling

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crsel Plus Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Crsel Plus Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Crsel Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Crsel Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Crsel Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Crsel Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Crsel Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Creative templates
- 💡 Great for content creation
- 🚀 Very user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Image quality drops after saving
- 🐛 App stuck on logo screen

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on logo screen
- Image quality drops after saving

**Requested features**

- Fix image quality issue
- Improve app stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feed Preview free?

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

### Is Crsel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Feed Preview or Crsel?

Crsel is rated higher. Feed Preview averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Crsel averages 4.8 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Feed Preview or Crsel have ads?

Feed Preview shows ads; Crsel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Feed Preview or Crsel?

Feed Preview ships an update fortnightly, and Crsel every 4 days. Most recently, Feed Preview was updated on November 10, 2026 and Crsel on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Feed Preview or Crsel?

Feed Preview currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and Crsel at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*