Comparison

ChartCool vs Layout for Preview

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ChartCool

Features
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ChartCool-help you make charts easily and quickly - Support multiple chart formats Line chart, curve chart, column chart, pie chart, scatter chart, funnel chart, ring chart, radar chart, Sankey chart, sunburst chart, rectangular tree map, statistical map, Sankey chart, parallel coordinates - Simple and easy user interface Create charts easily and quickly anytime, anywhere - Can output chart image files Output charts and images for easy sharing with friends or customers

About

Layout for Preview

Visualize and arrange your social media posts before publishing to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing profile. Experiment with different layouts and save multiple feed versions to perfectly match your aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Grid preview of upcoming posts
  • Drag and drop photo rearrangement
  • Multiple feed version saving
  • Visual style planning
  • Content cohesion and balance
Features
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Discover the perfect way to design your feed! Layout for Preview is made for creators who want a clean, balanced, and visually consistent profile. Main features: GRID PREVIEW - Visualize how your profile will look before you post. - Rearrange photos to find the perfect order and balance. DRAG & DROP EDITING - Move posts easily and experiment with different layouts. - Test ideas and see how new photos fit into your feed. STYLE PLANNING - Create and save multiple feed versions to explore different aesthetics. - Keep your content cohesive and visually appealing. CREATE WITH CONFIDENCE - Every feed tells a story - Layout for Preview helps you shape yours beautifully. - Plan ahead, stay consistent, and make your profile stand out. Preview your grid, plan your posts, and craft the look that truly reflects your style! Additional Subscription Information: - Subscription can be canceled anytime in Apple ID settings. - Payment will be charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription renews automatically unless turned off 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Users can manage subscriptions in their account settings. - We respect user privacy and do not store personal data. We respect the privacy of users and don’t store any of our user's data, users' requests, and so on and do not have access to any private or non-public content. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKGNAX5R9Lo45M0JsNhDfScVFx1HxmCN8m9pypSL4ok/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQIfwe2JzrN-eWgnLM158dI_d-F9YM4BiOAQnOBhcqA/edit?tab=t.0 If you have any questions or suggestions for improving the app, please contact us at contact.inpreview@gmail.com.

Screenshots

ChartCool4 screens
Layout for Preview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChartCool at none against Layout for Preview's shown. ChartCool also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Layout for Preview's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChartCool sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Layout for Preview sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChartCool ships an update every 2 months, Layout for Preview every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ChartCool versus Layout for Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChartCoolLayout for Preview
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer剑 刘Razwana Gulshan Wahid

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ChartCool

One-time3
  • Quarterly Membership$4.99
  • Semi-annual Membership$8.99
  • Annual Membership$17.99
3 purchases

Layout for Preview

Subscriptions3
  • InPreview Week Offer Access$3.997 Days
  • InPreview Week Base Access$4.997 Days
  • InPreview Year Base Access$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ChartCool free?
ChartCool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Layout for Preview free?
Layout for Preview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChartCool or Layout for Preview have ads?
Layout for Preview shows ads; ChartCool does not.
Which is updated more often, ChartCool or Layout for Preview?
ChartCool ships an update every 2 months, and Layout for Preview every 3 weeks. Most recently, ChartCool was updated on October 6, 2026 and Layout for Preview on October 2, 2026.

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