Symbol Pad Pro vs Griddy Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Symbol Pad Pro
Access a vast library of over 50,000 unique characters and symbols, including over 10,000 text pictures. Easily find and use special characters for enhanced communication and creativity.
- Over 50,000 characters
- Over 2,000 symbols
- Over 10,000 text pictures
- Access to special characters
- Enhanced communication tools
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This app gives you extra pictures and symbols. √ Over 50000 Characters √ Over 2000 Symbols √ Over 10000 Text Pictures
Griddy Pro
This app allows users to split their photos into various grid layouts for a more impactful Instagram feed. It supports creating large grid posts and panoramic carousel posts, with options for watermarking and saving in high definition.
- Split photos into grid layouts
- Create large grid posts
- Make panoramic carousel posts
- Add watermarks and logos
- Save photos in HD
- Easy posting instructions
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Instagram is a nice Photo Sharing app where you can share photos with millions of people. But what if we change the way we normally post on Instagram by posting the photo in Huge Grid which people can see your photo even better and bigger. Griddy helps you split your image into square grids and allows you to post to Instagram easily and quickly with different grid layouts. Main Features: • Grid Post: split your photo into any Grid Layouts up to 10 rows using Grid Preset selection by tapping on [+]. You can also quickly select a predefined grid layout (1x3, 2x3, 3x3, 4x3) for your photo by tapping on the number button on the top. • Carousel Post: easily split your Panorama photo into one Instagram post easily using Carousel Preset selection which allows you to split up 10 grids in any sizes such as Square, Portrait, Landscape and Story. • Watermark Tool: add copyright, signature, or your Brand logo to your Grid Posts or photos. Watermark your photo for Instagram with different layouts (Square, Portrait, Landscape). • Render and split your photo by keeping the original resolution and in HD. • Post each grid to Instagram easily with clear instruction. • Save photo or grid photos to PhotoLibrary in HD. • Minimal UI Design makes it easy for you to select the right tool you need Use Griddy to create an outstanding Instagram feed, promote your personal work or your business and attract more audiences. Follow our Instagram account @GriddyApp to get inspired and see grid posts made with Griddy! If you enjoy using our app, we would greatly appreciate it if you rate and leave a review on AppStore. If you have any suggestions or feedback, contact us at support@cornapps.com. We would love to hear from you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Symbol Pad Pro at $0.99 against Griddy Pro's $19.99. Symbol Pad Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 48%). Griddy Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and chart position 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
Symbol Pad Pro costs $0.99 and Griddy Pro $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Symbol Pad Pro against 4.9 for Griddy Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 128 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Symbol Pad Pro's written reviews are positive against 48% of Griddy Pro's.
Symbol Pad Pro ships an update every 2 months, Griddy Pro every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Symbol Pad Pro | Griddy Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (115 ratings) | 4.9 (128 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews — better | 48.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 115 | 128 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #48 — better | #64 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 山 钟 | keang david |
Customer experience
Symbol Pad Pro
Griddy Pro
Bugs and requests
Symbol Pad Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Griddy Pro
Reported bugs
10 issues- Bad resolution/terribly compressed quality on export
- App keeps crashing when exporting carousel posts
- Trims photos and doesn't allow original size with watermark
- Sharing icon for Instagram not appearing after update
- Photos not saving to library after payment
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- Cannot save new pictures/grids
- Library won't load after update
- Image gets distorted and stretches after first screen
- Pixels not correct size for Instagram upload
- Cannot upgrade to pro/remove watermark
Requested features
7 requests- Implement 'best nine' feature
- Add 2x2 grid option
- Allow export to vertical panoramas
- Add two frames (vertical or horizontal) export options
- Direct Instagram upload functionality
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- Option to move image before division
- More customization and editing options
In-app purchases
Symbol Pad Pro
No in-app purchases
Griddy Pro
No in-app purchases
