Comparison

Grid Preview for Instagram vs Menu Maker

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

Head to head
About

Grid Preview for Instagram

Visualize and schedule your Instagram posts, Reels, and captions before they go live. This tool helps you maintain a consistent and polished profile by allowing you to rearrange content, apply filters, and discover relevant hashtags.

Highlights
  • Feed preview
  • Post scheduling
  • Reels planning
  • Multiple account management
  • Caption and hashtag tools
  • Filter application
  • Dark mode
Features
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Grid Preview lets you preview and plan Instagram posts before they go live. Features: ● Feed Preview: Visualize how your posts will look on your profile grid before publishing. ● Post Planner: Schedule Instagram posts with just a few taps to maintain a consistent posting routine. ● Carousel Post Planner: Plan swipeable carousel posts and preview how each slide will look before sharing. ● Photo Splitter: Split one photo into multiple tiles for grid posts, carousel layouts, or seamless swipeable designs. ● Reels Planner: Plan and rearrange your Reels videos. ● Sync Your Instagram Feed: Instantly import your existing feed and see how new posts will fit in. ● Easily Rearrange and Delete Images: Create the perfect layout by adjusting your posts anytime. ● Apply Filters: Enhance your feed with a variety of stunning filters. ● Multiple Account Management: Switch between and manage multiple Instagram accounts with ease. ● Add Captions and Hashtags: Craft captions and add hot hashtags to your posts right from the app. ● Fonts for Caption: Use custom fonts in your captions to stand out and express your style. ● Hot Hashtags & Hashtag Management: Discover popular hashtags and organize them to increase your post visibility. ● Dark Mode: Enjoy a sleek dark mode for comfortable viewing. With Grid Preview, every post fits perfectly into your overall feed, helping you maintain a polished and engaging Instagram presence. Download now and start planning your feed like a pro! About Subscription: 1. Unlock Premium Features: Premium offers access to premium filters, post scheduler and multiple account management tool. 2. Premium provides 2 plans: monthly subscription and yearly subscription with a 3-day free trial. Try Before You Commit: Enjoy a 3-day free trial of Premium. 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.gridpreview.com/privacy-policy 6. Terms and Conditions: https://www.gridpreview.com/terms-conditions

About

Menu Maker

Features
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Menu Creator - Professional Menu Design Made Simple Create beautiful, professional menus for your restaurant, cafe, or bar in minutes. Menu Creator is the ultimate tool for independent business owners who need high-quality menus without the complexity. Key Features Design Beautiful Menus Choose from 8 professionally designed templates including Classic, Modern, Elegant, Rustic, Bold, Minimalist, Vintage, and Dark themes. Customize every detail with full control over fonts, colors, backgrounds, and layouts. Rich Menu Content Add detailed descriptions using markdown formatting for bold and italic text. Include emoji icons for visual appeal. Set prices and organize items into customizable sections like Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Desserts, and more. Allergen and Dietary Information Mark items with allergen warnings including gluten, dairy, nuts, shellfish, eggs, and soy. Tag vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options to help customers make informed choices. Professional Export Options Export your menu as high-quality PDF files perfect for professional printing. Create PNG or JPEG images for social media, websites, and email marketing. Choose from high, medium, or low quality settings to control file size. Smart Menu Management Duplicate existing menus to quickly create seasonal variations. Organize multiple menus for different times of day or special events. Drag and drop to reorder sections and items. Upload custom logos from your photo library or camera. Helpful Tools Preview your menu in light or dark mode before exporting. Use the built-in price calculator to estimate meal costs. Get step-by-step guidance with the interactive onboarding experience. Import from Photos Scan existing paper menus using advanced text recognition technology. Automatically extract menu items and prices from photos. Review and edit imported content before creating your digital menu. Perfect For Independent restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bars, pubs, food trucks, catering companies, pop-up restaurants, and any food service business that needs professional menus quickly. Works Completely Offline No internet connection required. No account or login needed. Your menu data stays private on your device. Create, edit, and export anytime, anywhere. Easy Sharing Share menus instantly via AirDrop, email, or text message. Save to Files app for easy access. Print directly from your device or send to your printer. Download Menu Creator today and start creating beautiful menus that showcase your culinary offerings with style and professionalism. Legal & Subscription Information Disclaimer: Menu Maker is designed to help generate menu ideas and inspiration. It does not provide nutritional, dietary, allergen, or medical advice. Always verify ingredients, allergens, and nutritional information independently, especially for commercial or health-related use. Premium Access: Some features (such as unlimited menu generation, advanced customization, or exports) require a Premium Upgrade. Subscriptions and one-time purchases can be managed or cancelled anytime via your Apple ID settings. Free Trial: Free trials (if available) are for new users only and automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Privacy Policy: https://angelapplications.co.uk/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://angelapplications.co.uk/terms-of-use/ Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Grid Preview for Instagram4 screens
Menu Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Menu Maker at none against Grid Preview for Instagram's shown. Grid Preview for Instagram's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Grid Preview for Instagram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Menu Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Grid Preview for Instagram versus Menu Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid Preview for InstagramMenu Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShamble, Inc.Angel App Publishing Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Grid Preview for Instagram

Subscriptions2
  • Feed Preview Premium$4.991 Month
  • Feed Preview Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Menu Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Menu Maker Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Menu Maker Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Grid Preview for Instagram free?
Grid Preview for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Menu Maker free?
Menu Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grid Preview for Instagram or Menu Maker have ads?
Grid Preview for Instagram shows ads; Menu Maker does not.

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