# Layout vs Grid Spacer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Grid Spacer at free with in-app purchases against Layout's subscription. Grid Spacer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Layout's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (48K vs 10). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Layout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Grid Spacer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grid Spacer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Layout has 48K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Layout ships an update every 6 days, Grid Spacer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Layout | Grid Spacer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-photo-collage-maker/id1472157401/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-spacer/id1519880351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fitness Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151052132) | [T-Logic](https://appshunter.io/developer/525129281) |

## What reviewers say

### Layout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-photo-collage-maker/id1472157401)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #22 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Easily combine your favorite photos into stunning collages with a wide variety of layouts, shapes, and styles. Enhance your creations with filters and share unique visual stories. The app offers a flexible, quick, and simple workflow for creating eye-catching content.

**Highlights:** Wide array of layouts, shapes, and styles, Rotate, resize, and rearrange photos freely, Extensive collection of filters, Video collages for Instagram, Simple and quick workflow, Instagram-ready grid templates

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Collage Maker | $4.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Collage Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Photo Collage maker Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo Collage Maker Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Family Plan | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward and efficient
- 💡 Lots of free features and customization options
- ⭐ Great app for creating collages
- 👌 Simple and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited access to premium features without subscription
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Subscription model can be costly for some users
- 🔍 Lack of advanced editing tools

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty uploading recent photos
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating or resizing images
- Saving issues and lost progress

**Requested features**

- More free layout and design options
- Ability to resize and reposition photos within templates
- Integration with social media platforms
- Improved photo editing capabilities


### Grid Spacer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-spacer/id1519880351)

Easily add uniform spacing between your photos for a cohesive grid layout. This tool allows you to select images, apply basic edits like filters and cropping, and precisely adjust spacing with a slider. Preview your edits on a grid mockup and choose background colors before saving your final image.

**Highlights:** Add precise spacing to photos, Uniform grid layout creation, Apply filters, crop, and resize, Slider for fine-tuning spacing, Grid mockup preview, Customizable background colors

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Layout free?

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

### Is Grid Spacer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Layout or Grid Spacer?

Grid Spacer is rated higher. Layout averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Grid Spacer averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Layout or Grid Spacer have ads?

Neither Layout nor Grid Spacer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Layout or Grid Spacer?

Layout ships an update every 6 days, and Grid Spacer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Layout was updated on November 12, 2026 and Grid Spacer 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.*