# Grid post & Photo layout maker vs Collage Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collage Maker at 72% against Grid post & Photo layout maker's 25%. Collage Maker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Grid post & Photo layout maker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid post & Photo layout maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Collage Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Collage Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 794 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Grid post & Photo layout maker's written reviews are positive against 72% of Collage Maker's.

Grid post & Photo layout maker ships an update every 4 weeks, Collage Maker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid post & Photo layout maker | Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-post-and-photo-layout-maker/id1500711362/reviews) | **[4.7 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-collageplus/id1625705080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 794 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 242 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) | [Shamble, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625705082) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid post & Photo layout maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-post-and-photo-layout-maker/id1500711362)

Transform your photos into visually appealing grids for social media feeds. Enhance your images with templates, stickers, and text to create unique collages and stand out.

**Highlights:** Variety of grid templates (3x3, 3x4, etc.), Adjust grid transparency and color, Add trendy stickers and text fonts, Create collages from multiple photos, Direct export to Instagram, Save to device gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium layout for Instagram | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Grids Internet app | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Insta Grid Maker | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Photo Grids Post | $49.99 | per year |
| Grids Internet app | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 👍 Recommended app
- 👍 Great app for Instagram
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Blurry/low-quality images
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Deceptive pricing
- 💰 Watermark on paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on first use
- Saves blank photos
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Make the app free
- Improve image quality
- Provide more customization options
- Simplify the user interface


### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-collageplus/id1625705080)

Transform your photos into stunning collages, stories, and posts with over 1000 layouts and themed templates. Easily edit up to 20 photos with tools like filters, background remover, and text to create beautiful, aesthetic visuals for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 1000+ Layouts, Freestyle Collage, Themed Templates, Background Remover, Photo Editing Tools, Grid Maker, Carousel Maker

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage - Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo Collage - Limited Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Collage Maker Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and quick to use
- 🎨 Versatile layout options (9-grid, 1:1, 4:5 ratios)
- ✨ Quality text styles and shadow effects
- 🆓 Free version with minimal restrictions
- 🚫 No ads or watermark on free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Family sharing feature not working
- 💾 Doesn't save old collages automatically

**Reported bugs**

- Family sharing not functioning on latest iPhones

**Requested features**

- More filter options
- 5x4 landscape layout option
- Collage history/save feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid post & Photo layout maker free?

Grid post & Photo layout maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grid post & Photo layout maker or Collage Maker?

Collage Maker is rated higher. Grid post & Photo layout maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Collage Maker averages 4.7 from 794 ratings.

### Do Grid post & Photo layout maker or Collage Maker have ads?

Both Grid post & Photo layout maker and Collage Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grid post & Photo layout maker or Collage Maker?

Grid post & Photo layout maker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Collage Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid post & Photo layout maker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Collage Maker on November 3, 2026.

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