# Photo Grids Maker vs Grids Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Grids Maker at 5.0 against Photo Grids Maker's 4.5. Grids Maker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Photo Grids Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Grids Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Grids Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grids Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grids Maker has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photo Grids Maker ships an update every 2 months, Grids Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Grids Maker | Grids Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-grids-maker-grid-post/id1573196396/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-maker-grid-photo-split/id1627422089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 453 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quang Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449441569) | [Lazy Fox Apps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/881801374) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Grids Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-grids-maker-grid-post/id1573196396)

Easily divide large photos into multiple squares for a striking Instagram feed. Design story photos without cropping and enhance them with unique filters, stickers, and text. Upload your grid posts in the correct order for a seamless presentation.

**Highlights:** Multiple grid formats (3x1, 3x2, 3x3), Unique photo templates, Design story photos without cropping, Easy ordered upload, Unique color filters, Various stickers and text

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InstaGrid Pro 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Insta Grid Pro 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Insta Grid Lifetime Pro | $69.99 | one-time |


### Grids Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-maker-grid-photo-split/id1627422089)

Create a visually stunning Instagram profile by splitting your photos into a grid layout. Choose from numerous templates and add text, emojis, and illustrations to design a cohesive and impactful feed.

**Highlights:** 500+ grid post layouts, Add text with 200+ fonts, Incorporate emojis, shapes, and illustrations, Crop and edit photos, Easy sharing in numbered order, Ready-to-use templates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grids Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Grids Annually subscription | $16.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Grids Maker free?

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

### Is Grids Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Grids Maker or Grids Maker?

Grids Maker is rated higher. Photo Grids Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Grids Maker averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Photo Grids Maker or Grids Maker have ads?

Grids Maker shows ads; Photo Grids Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Grids Maker or Grids Maker?

Photo Grids Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Grids Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Grids Maker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Grids Maker on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*