Comparison

Grid layout for Instagram feed vs Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grid layout for Instagram feed

Design visually appealing Instagram grids and collages with a variety of customizable templates. This app helps you create a consistent and professional-looking feed to boost engagement and attract more followers.

Highlights
  • Dozens of customizable templates
  • Reusable puzzle grids for consistent design
  • High-quality IG posts
  • Quick and easy editing
  • User-friendly interface
  • Multiple fonts and styling options
Features
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Create Instagram Layouts with PuzzleStar. PuzzleStar is the photo layout maker designed to help you create eye-catching Instagram grids, posts, and collages effortlessly. With dozens of customizable templates, you can craft a seamless Insta grid that transforms your profile. Why PuzzleStar? + Dozens of templates to create stylish collage layouts. + Reusable puzzle grids to maintain a consistent feed design. + High-quality IG posts with new and old Instagram layout sizes. + Quick & easy editing – just crop, fit, and customize. + User-friendly interface with multiple fonts & styling options. + Boost engagement and gain more followers & likes with a professional-looking feed. Perfect for: + Influencers: Design a theme-based Instagram feed that stands out. + Marketers: Showcase products in a structured picture grid to attract more sales. + Everyone: Whether for personal or business use, create a feed that makes your profile more engaging. + Turn your Instagram feed into a work of art with PuzzleStar’s easy-to-use post maker.  Policy & Terms: https://policygen.net/qy34qDMG

About

Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9

Easily split a single photo into multiple Instagram grid posts or create seamless panorama carousel posts. This app also allows you to post full images without cropping, offering various customization options for a polished social media presence.

Highlights
  • Instagram grid post creation
  • Panorama carousel post creation
  • No crop photo editing
  • Customizable layout options
  • Preview before export
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Grid9 helps you split photos into Instagram Grid Posts, Panorama Carousel Posts, and No Crop layouts from a single image. Turn one image into a multi-post Instagram grid, split wide photos into a seamless swipeable panorama carousel, or post full photos without cropping. Grid9 is built for people who want their social posts to look cleaner, more polished, and ready to share in just a few taps. Whether you want a classic 3x3 grid, a scrolling carousel effect, or a full-size post with blur, borders, gradients, and custom ratios, Grid9 gives you the tools to prepare your content fast and post it in the right order. THE FEATURES Instagram Grid Post Maker Upload one photo and split it into a grid for your Instagram profile. Choose from grid layouts with 3 fixed columns and up to 4 rows, including popular formats like 3x3. Grid9 also gives you a numbered posting order so your profile looks right when uploaded piece by piece. Panorama Carousel Maker Turn one wide image into a smooth horizontal carousel post. Choose how many slides you want, split the image automatically, and get the correct order to post so the final swipe feels seamless. No Crop Photo Editor Post full-size images without cutting out important parts. Resize your image for social sharing while keeping the complete photo visible and balanced. Customise Your No Crop Layout Adjust blur intensity, add solid color backgrounds, use gradients, change border thickness, set corner radius, choose aspect ratios, and scale the image inside the frame without needing to drag everything manually. Preview Before You Export See how your final design will look before saving. Grid9 helps you prepare your image for posting with a simple, clean workflow. Made for Faster Posting | Works Offline No complicated editing flow. Just upload your image, select your format, customize it, and export. Local processing, your pictures never leave your device. This app works without internet connectivity. PERFECT FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO -Create a clean Instagram grid profile from one image -Make swipeable panorama carousel posts -Post full photos without cropping important details -Make social content look polished and well-formatted Grid9 makes it easy to create profile grids, carousel-ready panoramas, and no-crop photo posts from one simple editor. Support: https://ss-media.co/contact/ Privacy Policy: https://ss-media.co/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://ss-media.co/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Grid layout for Instagram feed4 screens
Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid94 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9 at none against Grid layout for Instagram feed's shown. Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Grid layout for Instagram feed's advantage is ratings volume (503 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 layout for Instagram feed sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid layout for Instagram feed has 503 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Grid layout for Instagram feed versus Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid layout for Instagram feedGrid Maker for Instagram・Grid9
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (503 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings503 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHashone Tech LLPSS Media

Customer experience

Grid layout for Instagram feed

All ratings503 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral12.4%
Negative58.4%

Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Grid layout for Instagram feed

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App closes after downloading puzzles
  • Watch video button doesn't work
  • Cannot export puzzles
  • Text formatting changes upon saving
  • Grid photo save enlarges images instead of keeping square format
Show 4 more
  • App crashes when attempting to save work
  • App freezes when selecting items to post
  • Photo import functionality broken
  • No save files retained after crash

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free templates available through ad watching
  • Ability to customize and create own templates
  • Better draft/save system to preserve designs
  • Direct Instagram upload functionality

Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Grid layout for Instagram feed

Subscriptions9
  • PuzzleStar+$1.997 Days
  • Puzzlestar Monthly Sale Pack$3.991 Month
  • Puzzlestar Monthly Pack$5.991 Month
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  • PuzleStar+3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly New1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • PuzzleStar+3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Puzzlestar Yearly Pack7 Days trial$12.491 Year
  • Annual New$12.991 Year
  • Annual New3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Puzzlestar Lifetime Sale Pack$22.99
  • Lifetime Offer$23.99
  • Puzzlestar Lifetime Pack$31.99
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  • Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9

Subscriptions2
  • Grid9 Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Grid9 Yearly Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Grid9 Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Grid layout for Instagram feed free?
Grid layout for Instagram feed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9 free?
Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grid layout for Instagram feed or Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9?
Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9 is rated higher. Grid layout for Instagram feed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Grid layout for Instagram feed or Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9 have ads?
Grid layout for Instagram feed shows ads; Grid Maker for Instagram・Grid9 does not.

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