Comparison

Grid vs InstaSlide

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

InstaSlide

Easily create visually appealing, continuous image carousels for social media. This app offers a user-friendly interface with customizable layouts and pre-made templates to enhance your visual storytelling and product showcases.

Highlights
  • Continuous carousel creation
  • Drag and drop interface
  • Customizable layouts
  • Pre-made templates
  • Sticker customization
Features
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Transform your Instagram game with InstaSlide – the ultimate carousel creation app! Whether you're telling a story, showcasing products, or curating a visually stunning series, InstaSlide makes creating seamless aesthetic carousels effortless and fun. Key Features: - Easy-to-Use Interface: Drag and drop your images, and graphics to craft the perfect carousel with just a few taps. - Customizable Layouts: Choose from a variety of stunning pre-made templates, or design your own with personalized stickers. Terms and Conditions: https://twinstarcreatives.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://twinstarcreatives.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Grid3 screens
InstaSlide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grid at 88% against InstaSlide's 0%. Grid also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (798 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 InstaSlide sells 2 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

Grid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid has 798 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of InstaSlide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grid versus InstaSlide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridInstaSlide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (798 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings798 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDima KomarTwinstar Creatives

Customer experience

Grid

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

InstaSlide

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

InstaSlide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

InstaSlide

Subscriptions2
  • Feeds Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Feeds Premium Yearly3 Days trial$149.001 Year

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InstaSlide free?
InstaSlide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grid or InstaSlide?
Grid is rated higher. Grid averages 4.7 out of 5 from 798 ratings, while InstaSlide averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Grid or InstaSlide have ads?
Neither Grid nor InstaSlide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid or InstaSlide?
Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, and InstaSlide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 22, 2026 and InstaSlide on October 14, 2026.

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