# Phone Tracker vs Griddy Pro

The clearest difference is price: Phone Tracker at $2.99 against Griddy Pro's $19.99. Phone Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown). Griddy Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (48% vs 26%). On update cadence, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Phone Tracker costs $2.99 and Griddy Pro $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Griddy Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Griddy Pro has 127 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Phone Tracker's written reviews are positive against 48% of Griddy Pro's.

Phone Tracker ships an update every 8 months, Griddy Pro every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone Tracker | Griddy Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-trackerim-map-navigator/id500544250/reviews) | **[4.9 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-pro-split-pic-in-grids/id1114394167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **127** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **48.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #72 | **#60** |
| Size | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Little Sam Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/500544253) | [keang david](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031985855) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-trackerim-map-navigator/id500544250)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Locate friends and family in real-time using GPS tracking. Send instant messages and get directions to their locations. Features include place search, notes, and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS location tracking, Instant messaging, Privacy protection controls, Navigation to contacts, Place search and notes, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Griddy Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #60 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 Phone Tracker free?

Phone Tracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Griddy Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phone Tracker or Griddy Pro?

Griddy Pro is rated higher. Phone Tracker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Griddy Pro averages 4.9 from 127 ratings.

### Do Phone Tracker or Griddy Pro have ads?

Griddy Pro shows ads; Phone Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phone Tracker or Griddy Pro?

Phone Tracker ships an update every 8 months, and Griddy Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Phone Tracker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Griddy Pro on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Phone Tracker or Griddy Pro?

Phone Tracker currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and Griddy Pro at #60. 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.*