# Symbol Pad Pro vs Griddy Pro

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Symbol Pad Pro | Griddy Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-pad-pro/id490451149/reviews) | **[4.9 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-pro-split-pic-in-grids/id1114394167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #64 |
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [山 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289109809) | [keang david](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031985855) |

## What reviewers say

### Symbol Pad Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-pad-pro/id490451149)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Over 50,000 characters, Over 2,000 symbols, Over 10,000 text pictures, Access to special characters, Enhanced communication tools

**In-app purchases:** none


### Griddy Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-pro-split-pic-in-grids/id1114394167)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Split photos into grid layouts, Create large grid posts, Make panoramic carousel posts, Add watermarks and logos, Save photos in HD, Easy posting instructions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 One-time payment appreciated
- ✨ Makes Instagram look professional
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps up with Instagram changes
- 💯 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Poor export quality
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🖼️ Photos distorted/stretched
- 🚫 No restore purchase option
- 🤔 Unclear billing/extra charges

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Symbol Pad Pro free?

Symbol Pad Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Griddy Pro free?

Griddy Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Symbol Pad Pro or Griddy Pro?

Griddy Pro is rated higher. Symbol Pad Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Griddy Pro averages 4.9 from 128 ratings.

### Do Symbol Pad Pro or Griddy Pro have ads?

Griddy Pro shows ads; Symbol Pad Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Symbol Pad Pro or Griddy Pro?

Symbol Pad Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Griddy Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Symbol Pad Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Griddy Pro on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Symbol Pad Pro or Griddy Pro?

Symbol Pad Pro currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Griddy Pro at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*