# 9Cut vs Grid

The clearest difference is rating: Grid at 4.7 against 9Cut's 3.3. Grid also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). 9Cut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 9Cut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid has 792 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of 9Cut's written reviews are positive against 89% of Grid's.

9Cut ships an update every 4 months, Grid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9Cut | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9cut/id640482625/reviews) | **[4.7 (792 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **792** |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [前卫 边](https://appshunter.io/developer/640482628) | [Dima Komar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059250102) |

## What reviewers say

### 9Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9cut/id640482625)

Easily divide your photos into nine equal or custom-shaped slices. Upload these slices sequentially to social media to create a stunning, cohesive grid display of your images.

**Highlights:** Image slicing into 9 parts, Customizable shape selection, Zoom and move image, Save slices to camera roll, Sequential upload to social apps, Unique save animation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-photo-split-and-post-maker/id1491172411)

Easily split photos into perfectly sized squares for social media grids or create stunning panorama posts. Make your profile stand out with captivating grid photos and share your masterpieces with just a few clicks.

**Highlights:** Split images into grid squares, Create panorama posts, User-friendly interface, Variety of grid options, Seamless social media integration

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Grids Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Twelve Week Subscription | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| One Week Subscription | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Grids Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Grid Access | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for creating Instagram grids
- 🔒 No ads or hidden costs
- 🎨 Customizable grid options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with image alignment on Instagram
- 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some users
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Restricted account issues on Instagram
- Inconsistent grid uploads on Instagram

**Requested features**

- Add dimensions/pixel information for Canva integration
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Introduce more advanced grid layout options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9Cut free?

9Cut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 9Cut or Grid?

Grid is rated higher. 9Cut averages 3.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Grid averages 4.7 from 792 ratings.

### Do 9Cut or Grid have ads?

Neither 9Cut nor Grid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 9Cut or Grid?

9Cut ships an update every 4 months, and Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, 9Cut was updated on June 8, 2026 and Grid on September 24, 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.*