Layout for Instagram vs Rayca
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
Rayca
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A camera for artist. Turn your iPhone into a real camera. This camera is designed for photographers — all rendered in real time. Inspired Photography Choose from a growing collection of styles. Each profile is designed to feel distinct. Real-Time Preview Shoot with confidence using a live preview that shows the final look before you capture. • Live rendering while composing • High-quality photo export Professional-Style Shooting Experience Inspired by traditional photography workflows. • Simple and distraction-free shooting interface • Designed for photographers who value intention Privacy First Your photos stay on your device. • No account required • No cloud processing • No tracking of your photos Perfect For • photography lovers • Street photographers • Travel and everyday shooting • Cinematic and nostalgic photography • Anyone who prefers timeless color over digital perfection Create photographs with character, depth, and personality. Silver membership: Monthly £5 Annual £53 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/rayca-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Rayca at none against Layout for Instagram's shown. Rayca also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Layout for Instagram's advantage is chart position (#201 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Layout for Instagram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year and Rayca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Layout for Instagram ships an update every 3 weeks, Rayca every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Layout for Instagram | Rayca |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #201 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shamble, Inc. | CHI HO WONG |
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
Rayca
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Layout for Instagram
- Photo Layout Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
Rayca
- Silver Monthly$5.001 Month
- Silver Yearly3 Days trial$49.001 Year
Questions
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