# PicPlayPost vs Layout for Instagram

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Layout for Instagram at none against PicPlayPost's 10. Layout for Instagram also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (83% vs 68%). PicPlayPost's advantage is ratings volume (99K vs 1.9K) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicPlayPost sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Layout for Instagram asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PicPlayPost against 4.8 for Layout for Instagram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicPlayPost has 99K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of PicPlayPost's written reviews are positive against 83% of Layout for Instagram's.

PicPlayPost ships an update monthly, Layout for Instagram weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicPlayPost | Layout for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picplaypost-video-editor/id498127541/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram/id6444859218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) | [Fitness Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151052132) |

## What reviewers say

### PicPlayPost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picplaypost-video-editor/id498127541)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning HD videos with this comprehensive editor. Add music, AI effects, and create collages or slideshows. Perfect for sharing engaging content.

**Highlights:** HD video editing, AI effects, Photo and video collages, Slideshow creation, Music and voice-over addition, Watermarking, Automated video creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Editor for Pros | $6.99 | per month |
| SlideShow Movie Maker for Pros | $47.99 | per year |
| Custom Frame Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frame Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frame Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frame Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edit Watermark | $4.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frames | $4.99 | one-time |
| Everything Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Slide Show Maker Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Great for creating collages and videos
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎶 Ability to add music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔇 Limited music selection
- 🕰️ Time limits on free version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save progress on projects
- Video quality issues after exporting
- Difficulty finding and deleting used photos

**Requested features**

- More transition effects
- Ability to reorder photos/videos in slideshow
- Option to remove watermark without subscription
- Ability to import music from external sources
- Longer video duration in free version


### Layout for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram/id6444859218)

Create professional collage videos and animated stories for social media. Explore a vast gallery of templates to boost creativity and develop a unique style for your stories, increasing engagement. Export your creations for free.

**Highlights:** Animated story creation, Professional collage videos, Vast template gallery, Boost social media engagement, Free export

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Lots of great templates
- 💡 Ability to create collages and videos
- 🤩 Unexpectedly amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not intuitive or simple to use like the old version
- 🤔 Automatically making collages into videos
- 🐛 Text feature not working properly on iPad
- 🤔 Can't figure out how to export/post projects to Instagram

**Reported bugs**

- Text feature sticking and causing loss of everything
- Unable to go beyond the text screen

**Requested features**

- More layouts with 15 or 20 places to put pictures
- Option to grid a picture without it being a video


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicPlayPost free?

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

### Is Layout for Instagram free?

Layout for Instagram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PicPlayPost or Layout for Instagram?

Layout for Instagram is rated higher. PicPlayPost averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Layout for Instagram averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do PicPlayPost or Layout for Instagram have ads?

Neither PicPlayPost nor Layout for Instagram shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicPlayPost or Layout for Instagram?

PicPlayPost ships an update monthly, and Layout for Instagram weekly. Most recently, PicPlayPost was updated on October 27, 2026 and Layout for Instagram on October 25, 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.*