# InsTake vs Grid

InsTake and Grid both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 32% of InsTake's. InsTake's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 798). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InsTake sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for InsTake against 4.7 for Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InsTake has 5.6K ratings behind it against 798, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of InsTake's written reviews are positive against 88% of Grid's.

InsTake ships an update weekly, Grid every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | InsTake | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instake-for-instagram/id1482740849/reviews) | **[4.7 (798 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 798 |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [云凤 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530866499) | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) |

## What reviewers say

### InsTake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instake-for-instagram/id1482740849)

Easily repost photos, videos, and stories from Instagram. This app also provides powerful analytics to track followers, engagement, and user activity. Manage your Instagram content and understand your audience better.

**Highlights:** Repost photos and videos, Repost stories and IGTV, Copy captions and tags, Track follower changes, Analyze user engagement, Save posts and history, Search accounts and tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Functional
- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Perfect
- 👍 The go-to app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't load
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🔒 Security issue
- ⏱️ Takes too long to load

**Reported bugs**

- Profiles don't load
- Keeps asking to log in
- Crashes when trying to save photos
- Doesn't detect valid links
- Freezes when pasting links

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve download functionality
- Add multiple account support
- Add logout button
- Improve video download quality


### 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 InsTake free?

InsTake 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, InsTake or Grid?

Grid is rated higher. InsTake averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Grid averages 4.7 from 798 ratings.

### Do InsTake or Grid have ads?

Neither InsTake nor Grid shows ads.

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

InsTake ships an update weekly, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, InsTake was updated on October 22, 2026 and Grid on October 22, 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.*