# Linktree vs Grid Square Cut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linktree at 51% against Grid Square Cut's 0%. Linktree also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linktree sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Grid Square Cut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linktree holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linktree has 62K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Linktree's written reviews are positive against 0% of Grid Square Cut's.

Linktree ships an update weekly, Grid Square Cut every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linktree | Grid Square Cut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linktree-link-in-bio-creator/id1593515263/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-square-cut-carousel-maker/id1632635796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **50.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linktree](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593515265) | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) |

## What reviewers say

### Linktree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linktree-link-in-bio-creator/id1593515263)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #58 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Create a single, customizable link to house all your online content. Share your social media, products, music, and more from one central hub. Track audience engagement with detailed analytics.

**Highlights:** Create a free Linktree URL, Add various content types (links, music, videos, products), Customize design with colors, fonts, and backgrounds, Share link across social media and other platforms, Track audience insights and analytics, Organize saved, bought, and subscribed items

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linktree Starter | $4.99 | per month |
| Linkstree Starter | $7.99 | per month |
| Linktree Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Linktree Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Linktree Premium | $23.99 | per month |
| Linktree Premium | $34.99 | per month |
| Linktree Starter | $47.99 | per year |
| Linktree Starter | $69.99 | per year |
| Linktree Pro | $129.99 | per year |
| Linktree Pro | $143.99 | per year |
| Linktree Premium | $234.99 | per year |
| Linktree Premium | $359.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏆 Excellent for consolidating online presence
- 👍 Easy to use and customize
- 🚀 Streamlines sharing of links
- 💡 Innovative tool for influencers and businesses
- ⭐ Fantastic app with great features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with recent updates
- 🤯 Difficult to reorganize links
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🤖 Poor customer support and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or create new account
- Inability to edit or remove links
- Inconsistent performance and UI issues
- Broken link sharing and analytics features
- Accounts being banned without clear explanation

**Requested features**

- Add ability to group links
- Improve analytics and insights
- Allow more customization options
- Integrate with more social platforms
- Fix issues with login and account management


### Grid Square Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-square-cut-carousel-maker/id1632635796)

Design seamless, multi-slide carousel posts for social media with pre-made templates and a drag-and-drop editor. Also, split large photos into a grid of square images for Instagram profiles. Offers unlimited creation and an ad-free experience with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Carousel post design tools, Pre-made carousel templates, Custom dimensions for social platforms, Drag-and-drop editing, Photo splitting into square grids, Multiple grid layout options, Save and reuse projects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grid Post for Instagram | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linktree free?

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

### Is Grid Square Cut free?

Grid Square Cut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Linktree or Grid Square Cut?

Linktree is rated higher. Linktree averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Grid Square Cut averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Linktree or Grid Square Cut have ads?

Grid Square Cut shows ads; Linktree does not.

### Which is updated more often, Linktree or Grid Square Cut?

Linktree ships an update weekly, and Grid Square Cut every 2 months. Most recently, Linktree was updated on October 21, 2026 and Grid Square Cut on October 9, 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.*