# GRIDS Post maker for Instagram vs PREVIEW

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram and PREVIEW both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of GRIDS Post maker for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 55% of PREVIEW's. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram also leads on chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PREVIEW sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GRIDS Post maker for Instagram against 4.7 for PREVIEW. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 45K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of GRIDS Post maker for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 55% of PREVIEW's.

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, PREVIEW every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIDS Post maker for Instagram | PREVIEW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-post-maker-for-instagram/id666575203/reviews) | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preview-planner-for-instagram/id1126609754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32K | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 55.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [Preview App Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107507542) |

## What reviewers say

### GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-post-maker-for-instagram/id666575203)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily create cohesive social media designs for Instagram and TikTok. Plan layouts, design video covers, build seamless carousels, and use ready-made templates for reels and short-form videos to produce polished content.

**Highlights:** Plan Instagram layouts, Seamless carousel maker, Instagram collages and layouts, Templates for posts and stories, Reels and TikTok templates, Custom video covers, Advanced photo editor

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Image splitter - Split photos | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $40.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $45.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for creating Instagram grids
- 💡 Provides design inspiration
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Customizable layouts and designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Forced to leave reviews to unlock features
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Blurry image quality when uploading
- Inconsistent behavior when adding new posts
- Difficulty canceling or managing subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Allow saving of work in progress
- Improve grid alignment and orientation
- Add more design templates and stickers
- Provide better explanation of features
- Improve support and communication


### PREVIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preview-planner-for-instagram/id1126609754)

Plan and schedule your Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok content with a visual feed preview. Features include drag-and-drop arrangement, caption and hashtag tools, analytics, and auto-posting capabilities.

**Highlights:** Visual feed preview, Drag and drop post arrangement, Auto-posting for Instagram and Facebook, Caption and hashtag finder, Analytics and insights, Editing tools and filters, Reposting functionality

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Account 1 Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Account 2 Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Account 3 Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Account 1 Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Account 2 Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Account 3 Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| B Filters Pack | Free | one-time |
| D Filters Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for planning Instagram feed
- 🎨 Good photo editing features
- 💯 Useful app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lacking some key features
- 💰 Expensive paid plans
- 🔑 Issues with account management

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Syncing issues with Instagram accounts
- Deleted content not recoverable
- Paid features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rearrange posts in feed
- Improve scheduling and auto-posting functionality
- Enhance photo/video editing tools
- Provide better support and customer service


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GRIDS Post maker for Instagram free?

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PREVIEW free?

PREVIEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram or PREVIEW?

PREVIEW is rated higher. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while PREVIEW averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.

### Do GRIDS Post maker for Instagram or PREVIEW have ads?

Neither GRIDS Post maker for Instagram nor PREVIEW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram or PREVIEW?

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, and PREVIEW every 9 days. Most recently, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram was updated on September 27, 2026 and PREVIEW on September 27, 2026.

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