# Grid vs Grids Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Grid at none against Grids Maker's shown. Grid also leads on ratings volume (792 vs 11). Grids Maker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Grids Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grids Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid has 792 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grids Maker's.

Grid ships an update every 2 weeks, Grids Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid | Grids Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-maker-grid-photo-split/id1627422089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **792** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) | [Lazy Fox Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/881801374) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |
| One Year Grids Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Twelve Week Subscription | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| 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


### 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 free?

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

### Is Grids Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grid or Grids Maker?

Grids Maker is rated higher. Grid averages 4.7 out of 5 from 792 ratings, while Grids Maker averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Grid or Grids Maker have ads?

Grids Maker shows ads; Grid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grid or Grids Maker?

Grid ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grids Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 2, 2026 and Grids Maker on September 30, 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.*