Layout for Instagram vs PhotoGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Layout for Instagram
Create stunning Instagram posts and Stories with this intuitive photo editor. Remix photos into collages, apply filters, and add text or stickers. Save your edits as recipes for future use.
- Photo collage creation
- Instagram Story templates
- Photo editing tools (crop, rotate, flip)
- 100+ filters
- Adjustable photo details
- Watermark and text addition
- Sticker and overlay decoration
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Layout is an easy to use photo editor for Instagram. It takes your Instagram posts to the next level. With Layout, you can: - Remix photos into collage with a bunch of Layouts. - Craft stunning Instagram Stories effortlessly with beautifully designed Templates. - Edit photo like a pro with Crop, Rotate, Flip, Skew tools. - Choose from 100 Filters enhance photos. - Adjust details with Brightness, Contrast, Grain, HSL, Curves, etc. - Frame photo into square post, post no crop image on Instagram. - Add your own watermark. - Turn filter, adjust, frame, and watermark edits into a Recipe for future use. - Add Text on photo. - Decorate photo with Stickers. - Unleash your creativity with Overlay. About Subscription: 1. Unlock Premium Features: Photo Layout Pro offers access to premium filters and advanced editing tools. 2. Try Before You Commit: Enjoy a 3-day free trial of Photo Layout Pro. After the trial, a yearly subscription fee of $24.99 will be charged. 3. Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period expires. 4. Manage Subscriptions: You can manage your subscription by going to "Settings" > "Your Name" > "Subscription" > "Cancel Subscription." 5. Privacy Policy: https://www.shamble.xyz/privacy 6. Terms and Conditions: https://www.shamble.xyz/terms
PhotoGrid
Create stunning photo collages and edit images with a variety of layouts, stickers, and text options. Features include grid and freestyle collages, one-tap templates, and a unique tree photo collage design. Easily share your creations on social media.
- Grid & Freestyle Collage Maker
- One-Tap Layouts
- Trendy Stickers & Emojis
- Creative Text Editor
- Tree Photo Collage
- Adjustable Layout Tools
- Easy Social Sharing
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PhotoGrid - Layout: Collage Maker & Photo Editor Create stunning photo collages in seconds with PhotoGrid - Layout — your all-in-one collage maker, photo editor, and creative design tool. Turn your everyday photos into eye-catching stories with powerful layouts, trendy stickers, stylish text, and NEW Tree Photo Collage designs What’s New – Tree Photo Collage (Trending Feature) - Create unique tree-style photo collages with 10+ photos - Perfect for family memories, love stories, and special moments - Add frames, text, and stickers to make your tree collage stand out - Ideal for Instagram posts, reels, and viral content Key Features:- Grid & Freestyle Collage Maker - 45+ stylish grid layouts - Freestyle collage maker for full creativity - Customize layouts your way One-Tap Layouts - Instantly create collages with ready templates - Save time with smart auto-arrangements Trendy Stickers & Emojis - Huge library: love, food, travel, festival, emojis & more - Regularly updated trending stickers Creative Text Editor - 100+ stylish fonts - Customize color, size, shadow & spacing - Add captions, quotes & stories Tree Photo Collage (NEW) - Combine 10+ photos in tree-style layouts - Add frames, stickers & text for storytelling - Best for family trees & memory collages Adjustable Layout Tools - Control spacing & margins - Rounded corners for modern design - Drag, swap, zoom & resize easily Backgrounds & Frames - Solid colors, gradients & patterns - Use your own photos as background - Beautiful frames & borders Multi-Language Support - Use the app in your preferred language Easy Social Sharing - Share instantly on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat & more Perfect For - Instagram posts & stories - Travel memories & events - Family collages & Tree Photo layouts - Couples & love collages - Social media creators & influencers Why Choose PhotoGrid - Layout? - Beginner-friendly & super easy to use - Powerful editing tools in one app - Trending features like Tree Collage & Grid Layouts - Fast, smooth & lightweight performance Start Creating Today! Turn your photos into beautiful stories with PhotoGrid - Layout. Create viral collages, aesthetic posts, and unforgettable memories in just a few taps. Download now and unleash your creativity! [About PhotoGrid - Layout] • Payment will be charged to the iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the expiration of the current period • Any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. • Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to iTunes Subscriptions after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/developer-planet/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/developer-planet/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Layout for Instagram at 4.8 against PhotoGrid's 1.0. Layout for Instagram also leads on ratings volume (7.2K vs 1) and chart position (#207 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Layout for Instagram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year and PhotoGrid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Layout for Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Layout for Instagram has 7.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Layout for Instagram ships an update every 3 weeks, PhotoGrid every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Layout for Instagram | PhotoGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.2K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #207 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shamble, Inc. | Jaydip Patoliya |
Customer experience
Layout for Instagram
PhotoGrid
Bugs and requests
Layout for Instagram
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes with any image
- Difficulty unsubscribing
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Alphabetical album search
- More free layout options
- Ability to place photos precisely
- Dark mode
- Better organization and search
PhotoGrid
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Layout for Instagram
- Photo Layout Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
PhotoGrid
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$14.99
Questions
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