# Collage Maker vs Grid・Photo Split for Instagram

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid・Photo Split for Instagram at none against Collage Maker's 11. Grid・Photo Split for Instagram also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 62%). Collage Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (177K vs 524). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Collage Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Grid・Photo Split for Instagram asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Collage Maker against 4.9 for Grid・Photo Split for Instagram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collage Maker has 177K ratings behind it against 524, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Collage Maker's written reviews are positive against 76% of Grid・Photo Split for Instagram's.

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Grid・Photo Split for Instagram every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collage Maker | Grid・Photo Split for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (177K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474/reviews) | **[4.9 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridphoto-split-for-instagram/id1482629672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177K** | 524 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIDEO EDITOR PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436796189) | [Onelight Apps CY Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576484147) |

## What reviewers say

### Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collage-maker-livecollage/id530957474)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Photo & Video, #125 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning photo and video collages with over 20,000 layouts, effects, and stickers. This all-in-one editor offers AI tools for background removal, image enhancement, and artistic filters. Design unique scrapbooks, animated collages, and personalized cards for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 20,000+ stylish layouts, AI tools (background removal, art generator), Video collage and slideshow maker, Exclusive stickers and backgrounds, Freestyle scrapbook mode, Pro selfie editor, 3D and curve text design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collage Maker | $4.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker ▣ | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Collage Maker | $4.99 | per month |
| The Best Photo Collage Maker ◈ | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Collage Maker AI | $12.99 | per month |
| Collage Maker ◧ | $35.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker | $39.99 | per year |
| Collage Maker ◈ | $47.99 | per year |
| The Best Collage Maker AI | $69.99 | per year |
| Jointer | Free | one-time |
| All in one | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of features
- 💡 Versatile for photos, videos, and collages
- 😊 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Watermark issues

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues and lost work
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unreliable performance and frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- More free templates and layouts
- Improved text editing capabilities
- Better video editing features
- Ability to use own fonts and backgrounds


### Grid・Photo Split for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridphoto-split-for-instagram/id1482629672)

Easily split your photos into multiple square images to create stunning giant square posts or intricate grids for your social media feed. Enhance your profile's visual appeal with custom layouts and seamless uploads.

**Highlights:** Split photos into up to 9 squares, Create personalized Instagram feeds, Apply custom layouts, Save grids to camera roll, Seamless Instagram posting

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- ✨ High quality output
- 💰 No subscription fees
- 🚫 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Posts are misshaped/wonky
- 🐛 Gallery displays incorrectly
- 🤔 Not very user friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Giant square posts are misshaped on Instagram
- Banner posts look wonky
- Gallery displays incorrectly with poor resolution

**Requested features**

- More grid choices (e.g., 2 tile wide splitting)
- Vertical cut option
- More cutting options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collage Maker free?

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

### Is Grid・Photo Split for Instagram free?

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Collage Maker or Grid・Photo Split for Instagram?

Grid・Photo Split for Instagram is rated higher. Collage Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177K ratings, while Grid・Photo Split for Instagram averages 4.9 from 524 ratings.

### Do Collage Maker or Grid・Photo Split for Instagram have ads?

Collage Maker shows ads; Grid・Photo Split for Instagram does not.

### Which is updated more often, Collage Maker or Grid・Photo Split for Instagram?

Collage Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grid・Photo Split for Instagram every 4 months. Most recently, Collage Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Grid・Photo Split for Instagram on September 24, 2026.

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