# Grideo vs Toolbox for Microsoft Word

The clearest difference is monetization model: Toolbox for Microsoft Word at free with in-app purchases against Grideo's subscription. Toolbox for Microsoft Word also leads on ads (none vs shown). Grideo's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 45%) and ratings volume (578 vs 66). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grideo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Toolbox for Microsoft Word sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 Grideo against 4.6 for Toolbox for Microsoft Word. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grideo has 578 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Grideo's written reviews are positive against 45% of Toolbox for Microsoft Word's.

Grideo ships an update every 5 weeks, Toolbox for Microsoft Word every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grideo | Toolbox for Microsoft Word |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (578 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grideo-post-and-thumbnail-maker/id1500554567/reviews)** | [4.6 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-for-microsoft-word/id1509248422/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **578** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 161 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Toro s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) | [Jumsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/325934228) |

## What reviewers say

### Grideo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grideo-post-and-thumbnail-maker/id1500554567)

Create stunning social media graphics and videos with professionally designed templates. Customize designs with a vast array of editing tools, fonts, and stock media. Plan your content with a built-in events calendar to never miss a posting opportunity.

**Highlights:** Professionally designed templates, Video editing and integration, Customizable social media sizes, Templates Calendar for event planning, Extensive font library, 2 million+ free stock images, Animated templates

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grideo Upgrade (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Grideo Upgrade (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Grideo Upgrade (monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Grideo-Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Grideo Upgrade (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Grideo Upgrade (yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Grideo Upgrade | $39.99 | per year |
| Grideo-Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Grideo Upgrade (lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 High-quality professional templates
- 📱 Cross-device compatibility (iPad, Mac, mobile)
- 🎯 Versatile for social media content creation
- ⚡ Fast and simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall - requires subscription immediately
- 🚫 No free features or demo period
- 🌐 Language switching not obvious or unavailable
- ⚠️ Complex interface for some users
- ✍️ Quality control issues with template typos

**Reported bugs**

- Template contains typos in pre-made designs

**Requested features**

- Undo button functionality
- Clearer language selection options
- Free trial or demo period before subscription


### Toolbox for Microsoft Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-for-microsoft-word/id1509248422)

Enhance your Microsoft Word documents with a vast library of professional templates, design elements, and productivity tools. Create resumes, reports, social media graphics, and more with fully editable assets.

**Highlights:** 30,000+ editable templates, Infographics and diagrams, Icons, clipart, and design elements, Social media templates, Branding and identity tools, Productivity formatting styles

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Project Timeline Top Down | $2.99 | one-time |
| Invoice Clear | $2.99 | one-time |
| Resume Basic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Infographic Elements | $14.99 | one-time |
| Forms & Envelopes | $14.99 | one-time |
| Elements | $24.99 | one-time |
| Infographics | $24.99 | one-time |
| Toolbox for Word | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grideo free?

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

### Is Toolbox for Microsoft Word free?

Toolbox for Microsoft Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grideo or Toolbox for Microsoft Word?

Grideo is rated higher. Grideo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 578 ratings, while Toolbox for Microsoft Word averages 4.6 from 66 ratings.

### Do Grideo or Toolbox for Microsoft Word have ads?

Grideo shows ads; Toolbox for Microsoft Word does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grideo or Toolbox for Microsoft Word?

Grideo ships an update every 5 weeks, and Toolbox for Microsoft Word every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grideo was updated on November 7, 2026 and Toolbox for Microsoft Word on November 3, 2026.

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