# GRIDS Post maker for Instagram vs Layout for Creators

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram at 81% against Layout for Creators's 6%. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 1) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). Layout for Creators's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Layout for Creators sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Layout for Creators holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram has 32K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of GRIDS Post maker for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 6% of Layout for Creators's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, Layout for Creators every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIDS Post maker for Instagram | Layout for Creators |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-post-maker-for-instagram/id666575203/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-creators/id1382464579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 5.9% 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 | **#137** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [Sandya Leelarathne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382464578) |

## What reviewers say

### GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Layout for Creators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-creators/id1382464579)

Easily split your photos into multiple tiles to create impressive Instagram grid collages. Upload your image, select a grid layout, and share directly to your profile to enhance your visual presence.

**Highlights:** Create Instagram grid photos, Split photos into tiles, Giant photo collage, Multiple grid options (1x3, 2x3, 3x3, 4x3), Save to camera roll, Direct Instagram sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Unlimited Photo Share | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## 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 Layout for Creators free?

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

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

Layout for Creators is rated higher. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Layout for Creators averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GRIDS Post maker for Instagram or Layout for Creators have ads?

Neither GRIDS Post maker for Instagram nor Layout for Creators shows ads.

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, and Layout for Creators every 9 days. Most recently, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram was updated on October 1, 2026 and Layout for Creators on August 16, 2026.

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