# Grid post & Photo layout maker vs Layout for Instagram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Layout for Instagram at 70% against Grid post & Photo layout maker's 25%. Layout for Instagram also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). Grid post & Photo layout maker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Layout for Instagram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Layout for Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 7.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Grid post & Photo layout maker's written reviews are positive against 70% of Layout for Instagram's.

Grid post & Photo layout maker ships an update every 4 weeks, Layout for Instagram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid post & Photo layout maker | Layout for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-post-and-photo-layout-maker/id1500711362/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram-collage/id6444677940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **70.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 242 MB | 250 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


### Layout for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram-collage/id6444677940)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning Instagram posts and Stories with this intuitive photo editor. Remix photos into collages, apply filters, and add text or stickers. Save your edits as recipes for future use.

**Highlights:** Photo collage creation, Instagram Story templates, Photo editing tools (crop, rotate, flip), 100+ filters, Adjustable photo details, Watermark and text addition, Sticker and overlay decoration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Layout Pro | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Useful for creating collages
- 👍 Great layout features
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 👍 Simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Many premium features
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific photos
- 📺 Intrusive ads even with subscription
- 🔍 Tedious to scroll through layouts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes with any image
- Difficulty unsubscribing
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Alphabetical album search
- More free layout options
- Ability to place photos precisely
- Dark mode
- Better organization and search


## 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 Layout for Instagram free?

Layout for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grid post & Photo layout maker or Layout for Instagram?

Layout for Instagram is rated higher. Grid post & Photo layout maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Layout for Instagram averages 4.8 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Grid post & Photo layout maker or Layout for Instagram have ads?

Both Grid post & Photo layout maker and Layout for Instagram show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grid post & Photo layout maker or Layout for Instagram?

Grid post & Photo layout maker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Layout for Instagram every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid post & Photo layout maker was updated on November 11, 2026 and Layout for Instagram on November 12, 2026.

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