Comparison

Grid vs PanoCut

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grid

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
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Make your feed look like a work of art. Grid splits any photo into perfectly sized tiles for giant profile grids and seamless swipeable carousels. Just pick a photo, choose a layout and post. Your profile turns into one big, eye-catching picture that makes people stop scrolling and hit Follow. WHY PEOPLE LOVE GRID "Tried other grid apps and they were too complex. This was super easy and quick." Rated 4.7 by creators, small businesses and anyone who wants a feed that stands out. GIANT PROFILE GRIDS Split one photo into 3, 6, 9, 12 or more tiles Tiles are sized to fit your profile grid exactly, with no awkward cropping Numbered posting order shows you exactly where to start and finish, so your grid lines up every time SEAMLESS CAROUSELS & PANORAMAS Turn wide shots into smooth swipe-through carousel posts Great for travel photos, landscapes, product launches and photo dumps Every slide lines up with the next one, pixel for pixel MAKE IT YOURS Lots of layout options for any photo Patterns, pastel backgrounds and creative overlays Preview your grid before you post FAST, SIMPLE, PRIVATE Save or share all tiles in one tap Uses Apple's private photo picker, so Grid only sees the photos you choose Full Dark Mode support PERFECT FOR Creators and influencers • Photographers • Artists • Small businesses and brands • Profile makeovers • Announcements and launches Start your free trial and give your profile the glow-up it deserves. GRID PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited exports and all premium features with Grid Pro. You can try it free before subscribing. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-split-image Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/splitimageprivacypolicy

About

PanoCut

Create stunning Instagram content with this versatile photo editing tool. Design captivating grids, collages, panoramas, and dynamic carousels. Enhance your photos with filters, stickers, and backgrounds for a perfect feed.

Highlights
  • Panorama crop for panoramic brilliance
  • Dynamic carousel creations
  • Grid maker and collage maestro
  • Intuitive photo editor
  • Instasize functionality
  • Filters, stickers, and backgrounds
Features
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Unleash your creativity with PanoCut, a revolutionary blend of photo editor, grid maker, and collage maker free – meticulously designed for Instagram aficionados like you! Craft Perfect Insta-Worthy Moments: Transform your ordinary photos into extraordinary works of art! Our intuitive photo editor lets you effortlessly crop photos to any size, ensuring your images are perfectly Insta-sized, with no crop required. Embrace the square fit trend and let your photos shine in all their glory. Grid Maker & Collage Maestro: Ignite your Instagram feed with stunning grids and collages! Create mesmerizing layouts with our grid maker – arrange your photos in captivating sequences or go wild with split pic designs. The collage maker free feature lets you weave together a tapestry of memories, turning your feed into a visual masterpiece. Panorama Crop for Panoramic Brilliance: Amplify the beauty of your landscapes with our panorama crop feature! Elevate your Instagram game by seamlessly merging multiple photos into breathtaking panoramas. Watch as your followers get lost in the immersive experience of your panoramic creations. Dynamic Carousel Creations: Bring your storytelling to life with our dynamic carousel feature! Craft engaging narratives by effortlessly creating photo carousels that captivate your audience. Swipe through your moments, one stunning image at a time, and keep your followers eagerly anticipating the next frame. Filter Finesse, Stickers, and Background Bliss: Elevate your visuals with our array of photo filters – from vintage charm to modern brilliance, we've got them all! Express yourself with fun stickers, and set the perfect mood with cool backgrounds. Your photos, your style – the possibilities are limitless! Insta Layout Perfection: Achieve pixel-perfect layouts effortlessly with our instasize functionality. Your profile will radiate a harmonious balance, ensuring that each photo contributes to the overall visual symphony of your Insta layout. Policy & Terms: https://policygen.net/RokqAk0K

Screenshots

Grid3 screens
PanoCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

Grid and PanoCut are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PanoCut sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Grid against 4.6 for PanoCut. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 798 and 638 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 82% of PanoCut's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Grid versus PanoCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridPanoCut
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (798 ratings) — better4.6 (638 ratings)
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings798 — better638
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDima KomarHashone Tech LLP

Customer experience

Grid

All ratings797 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative10.1%

PanoCut

All ratings602 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

Grid

From 798 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

PanoCut

From 638 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Adjustment tool
  • 🚀 Panoramic photography
  • 👍 Simple and no fuss
  • 👍 Excellent for pano photos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Saved my photo with a white line across the bottom no matter what I did
  • 🐛 Degrades quality of images
  • 🐛 Crashing
  • 🐛 Assinatura sem minha permissão
  • 🐛 Does not make panoramas from still imaged

Bugs and requests

Grid

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Restricted account issues on Instagram
  • Inconsistent grid uploads on Instagram

Requested features

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

PanoCut

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Grid

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Grids Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Twelve Week Subscription7 Days trial$7.493 Months
  • One Year Grids Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • One Week Subscription7 Days trial$17.997 Days
One-time1
  • Unlimited Grid Access$3.99
14 purchases

PanoCut

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Pro$9.996 Months
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Annual$12.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • PanoCut Pro Offer$4.99
  • PanoCut Pro$6.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
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  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PanoCut free?
PanoCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grid or PanoCut?
Grid is rated higher. Grid averages 4.7 out of 5 from 798 ratings, while PanoCut averages 4.6 from 638 ratings.
Do Grid or PanoCut have ads?
Neither Grid nor PanoCut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid or PanoCut?
Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, and PanoCut every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 22, 2026 and PanoCut on October 22, 2026.

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