# PerfectCrop vs Grid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grid at 88% against PerfectCrop's 39%. Grid also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). PerfectCrop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PerfectCrop sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Grid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198 and 799 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of PerfectCrop's written reviews are positive against 88% of Grid's.

PerfectCrop ships an update every 7 months, Grid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PerfectCrop | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfectcrop-image-splitter/id1475692836/reviews) | **[4.7 (799 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 198 | **799** |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T-Logic](https://appshunter.io/developer/525129281) | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) |

## What reviewers say

### PerfectCrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfectcrop-image-splitter/id1475692836)

Easily crop and split wide photos into halves or custom sections. Create seamless carousels and slides for social media without watermarks or quality loss. Save your perfectly cropped images to your library.

**Highlights:** Split photos in half, Custom crop for panoramas, Create seamless carousels, No watermarks or logos, High quality image support, No loss of image quality

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PerfectCrop Plus Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| PerfectCrop Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PerfectCrop Plus Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PerfectCrop Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| PerfectCrop Plus Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| PerfectCrop+ | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and straightforward cropping
- 🤩 Can create panoramic posts for Instagram
- 👍 Gets the job done for TikTok videos
- 👍 Beautiful and strong app
- 👍 Straight to the point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires subscription for basic features
- 💸 Too expensive for what it does
- 💸 One-time purchase option missing
- 💸 Recurring payment is ridiculous
- 💸 Limited free usage

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot cancel subscription
- Purchased subscription but still cannot use features
- App making it seem like I'm not a subscriber
- Keeps telling me I can't save images after purchase
- Busted app or scam

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option
- Convert multiple images in a row
- Select multiple images and divide them
- More pieces for cropping
- Dark mode option


### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411)

Easily split photos into perfectly sized squares for social media grids or create stunning panorama posts. Make your profile stand out with captivating grid photos and share your masterpieces with just a few clicks.

**Highlights:** Split images into grid squares, Create panorama posts, User-friendly interface, Variety of grid options, Seamless social media integration

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Grids Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Twelve Week Subscription | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| One Year Grids Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One Week Subscription | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Grid Access | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for creating Instagram grids
- 🔒 No ads or hidden costs
- 🎨 Customizable grid options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with image alignment on Instagram
- 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some users
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Restricted account issues on Instagram
- Inconsistent grid uploads on Instagram

**Requested features**

- Add dimensions/pixel information for Canva integration
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Introduce more advanced grid layout options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PerfectCrop free?

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

### Is Grid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PerfectCrop or Grid?

Grid is rated higher. PerfectCrop averages 4.2 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Grid averages 4.7 from 799 ratings.

### Do PerfectCrop or Grid have ads?

Neither PerfectCrop nor Grid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PerfectCrop or Grid?

PerfectCrop ships an update every 7 months, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, PerfectCrop was updated on October 23, 2026 and Grid on October 25, 2026.

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