# Grid・Photo Split for Instagram vs Grids Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid・Photo Split for Instagram at none against Grids Maker's 2. Grid・Photo Split for Instagram also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (524 vs 11). Grids Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grids Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Grid・Photo Split for Instagram asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Grid・Photo Split for Instagram against 5.0 for Grids Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid・Photo Split for Instagram has 524 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Grid・Photo Split for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grids Maker's.

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram ships an update every 4 months, Grids Maker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid・Photo Split for Instagram | Grids Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridphoto-split-for-instagram/id1482629672/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-maker-grid-photo-split/id1627422089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **524** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onelight Apps CY Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576484147) | [Lazy Fox Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/881801374) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid・Photo Split for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridphoto-split-for-instagram/id1482629672)

Easily split your photos into multiple square images to create stunning giant square posts or intricate grids for your social media feed. Enhance your profile's visual appeal with custom layouts and seamless uploads.

**Highlights:** Split photos into up to 9 squares, Create personalized Instagram feeds, Apply custom layouts, Save grids to camera roll, Seamless Instagram posting

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- ✨ High quality output
- 💰 No subscription fees
- 🚫 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Posts are misshaped/wonky
- 🐛 Gallery displays incorrectly
- 🤔 Not very user friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Giant square posts are misshaped on Instagram
- Banner posts look wonky
- Gallery displays incorrectly with poor resolution

**Requested features**

- More grid choices (e.g., 2 tile wide splitting)
- Vertical cut option
- More cutting options


### Grids Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-maker-grid-photo-split/id1627422089)

Create a visually stunning Instagram profile by splitting your photos into a grid layout. Choose from numerous templates and add text, emojis, and illustrations to design a cohesive and impactful feed.

**Highlights:** 500+ grid post layouts, Add text with 200+ fonts, Incorporate emojis, shapes, and illustrations, Crop and edit photos, Easy sharing in numbered order, Ready-to-use templates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grids Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Grids Annually subscription | $16.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid・Photo Split for Instagram free?

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grids Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grid・Photo Split for Instagram or Grids Maker?

Grids Maker is rated higher. Grid・Photo Split for Instagram averages 4.9 out of 5 from 524 ratings, while Grids Maker averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Grid・Photo Split for Instagram or Grids Maker have ads?

Grids Maker shows ads; Grid・Photo Split for Instagram does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grid・Photo Split for Instagram or Grids Maker?

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram ships an update every 4 months, and Grids Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid・Photo Split for Instagram was updated on October 19, 2026 and Grids Maker on October 19, 2026.

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