# Layout for Instagram vs Layout for Instagram

The clearest difference is ads: Layout for Instagram at none against Layout for Instagram's shown. Layout for Instagram also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Layout for Instagram's advantage is ratings volume (7.2K vs 7) and chart position (#202 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Layout for Instagram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year and Layout for Instagram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Layout for Instagram against 4.9 for Layout for Instagram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Layout for Instagram has 7.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Layout for Instagram ships an update every 3 weeks, Layout for Instagram every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Layout for Instagram | Layout for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram-collage/id6444677940/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram-ig-grid/id6761005503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#202** | — |
| Size | 250 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shamble, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625705082) | [Umer Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827456573) |

## What reviewers say

### Layout for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram-collage/id6444677940)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Layout Pro | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Useful for creating collages
- 👍 Great layout features
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 👍 Simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Many premium features
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific photos
- 📺 Intrusive ads even with subscription
- 🔍 Tedious to scroll through layouts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes with any image
- Difficulty unsubscribing
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Alphabetical album search
- More free layout options
- Ability to place photos precisely
- Dark mode
- Better organization and search


### Layout for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram-ig-grid/id6761005503)

Design your social media feed before you post. Preview your grid, create stunning collages with over 1,200 templates, and generate captions with AI. Plan your content and schedule posts with a built-in calendar.

**Highlights:** Grid preview and planning, 1,200+ collage templates, AI caption writer, Multi-photo collage maker, Built-in photo editor, Hashtag planner and calendar, Grid splitter for panoramic posts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Layout for Instagram free?

Layout for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Layout for Instagram free?

Layout for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Layout for Instagram or Layout for Instagram?

Layout for Instagram is rated higher. Layout for Instagram averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Layout for Instagram averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Layout for Instagram or Layout for Instagram have ads?

Layout for Instagram shows ads; Layout for Instagram does not.

### Which is updated more often, Layout for Instagram or Layout for Instagram?

Layout for Instagram ships an update every 3 weeks, and Layout for Instagram every 4 days. Most recently, Layout for Instagram was updated on October 31, 2026 and Layout for Instagram on October 25, 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.*