# PhotoGrid vs Video Split

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Split at none against PhotoGrid's 13. Video Split also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). PhotoGrid's advantage is ratings volume (118K vs 265) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoGrid sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Video Split asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PhotoGrid against 4.7 for Video Split. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoGrid has 118K ratings behind it against 265, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of PhotoGrid's written reviews are positive against 69% of Video Split's.

PhotoGrid ships an update weekly, Video Split monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoGrid | Video Split |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photogrid-video-collage-maker/id543577420/reviews)** | [4.7 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-split/id1483175252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **118K** | 265 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 380 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JUPITER PALACE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705181831) | [Junha Woo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476223184) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photogrid-video-collage-maker/id543577420)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #161 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning social media content with a versatile collage maker. Combine photos and videos, add text and stickers, and design custom layouts for platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Offers powerful editing tools and marketing features.

**Highlights:** Video collage creation, Social media marketing tools, 20,000+ collage templates, Freestyle photo stitching, Powerful photo editing tools, Customizable watermarks and text

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Perfect Grid Experience | $2.99 | per month |
| PhotoGrid weekly2.99 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PhotoGrid Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| PhotoGrid Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Perfect Grid Experience | $23.99 | per year |
| PhotoGrid Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PhotoGrid VIP | $33.99 | per year |
| PhotoGrid VIP | $33.99 | per year |
| PhotoGrid Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Layout Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI Vidoe | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of editing options
- 💯 Great for collages and photo grids
- 🔥 Awesome features for free version
- 🤩 Helpful for creating social media content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Too many premium features
- 🤬 Aggressive ads and paywalls
- ⏱️ Slow processing and saving times
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 🔍 Confusing layout changes

**Reported bugs**

- Photos get blurry when uploaded to the app
- Editing tools like eraser are glitchy and unreliable
- Saved projects sometimes lose formatting and layouts
- Login issues and inability to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Add search function for stickers and backgrounds
- Allow custom watermark uploads
- Improve video editing and syncing capabilities
- Provide one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Restore previously free features that are now paywalled


### Video Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-split/id1483175252)

Easily split your videos into segments of any desired length with a single tap. This app is perfect for uploading longer videos to platforms with time limits, like Instagram. Enjoy a clean, ad-free, and watermark-free experience.

**Highlights:** Split videos into desired seconds, Single tap operation, No ads, No watermarks, Dark mode, Landscape mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoGrid free?

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

### Is Video Split free?

Video Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoGrid or Video Split?

PhotoGrid is rated higher. PhotoGrid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Video Split averages 4.7 from 265 ratings.

### Do PhotoGrid or Video Split have ads?

PhotoGrid shows ads; Video Split does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoGrid or Video Split?

PhotoGrid ships an update weekly, and Video Split monthly. Most recently, PhotoGrid was updated on October 29, 2026 and Video Split on October 26, 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.*