Comparison

Grid vs Grid Maker

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

Grid Maker

Features
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Grid Maker is the simplest way to transform your photos into perfectly aligned grids. Just select your image, choose your grid style, and save your creation instantly. No complicated tools, no extra settings—just clean, beautiful grids in seconds. Whether you want to create collages for social media, break your photos into sections for posts, or simply explore new visual styles, Grid Maker makes it fast and fun. The app automatically generates high-quality grids and saves them directly to your device, ready to share or use in your projects. With both light and dark theme support, Grid Maker is comfortable to use anytime, anywhere. The intuitive interface ensures that everyone—from beginners to pros—can create stunning grids effortlessly. Key Features: Select any image and generate grids instantly Save all generated grids to your device Clean and minimal interface Light and dark theme support Perfect for social media, photo collages, and creative projects Turn your photos into perfect grids in just a few taps. Grid Maker makes creativity simple. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://looplab.app/apps/grid-maker/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Grid3 screens
Grid Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grid at none against Grid Maker's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Grid Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Grid versus Grid Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridGrid Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (798 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings798 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDima KomarOmer Faruk BAGCI

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

Grid Maker

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 Week Subscription7 Days trial$17.997 Days
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  • One Year Grids Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Grid Access$3.99
2 purchases

Grid Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Maker free?
Grid Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grid or Grid Maker have ads?
Grid Maker shows ads; Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid or Grid Maker?
Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grid Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 21, 2026 and Grid Maker on October 17, 2026.

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