Comparison

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram vs Feed Preview

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

Head to head
About

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

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
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Instagram & TikTok design made easy. Grids is your go-to tool to easily manage your social media design - create cohesive Instagram layouts, design video covers, build seamless carousel posts, and use ready-made templates for reels and TikTok videos. Whether you’re a creator, brand, or small business, Grids helps you turn photos and videos into polished content for your feed, stories, and short-form videos. PLAN YOUR INSTAGRAM LAYOUT Use Grids to plan your Instagram layout with precision. Drag and drop photos into templates for Instagram - including post templates, templates for stories, and templates for reels. Create clean, on-brand Instagram design with auto-sliced photo grids, carousel posts, and high-quality layouts. Grids splits images for Instagram grids and publishes them in the right order - no manual work needed. SEAMLESS CAROUSEL MAKER With the seamless carousel post tool, you can split any photo or design into 2 to 10 perfectly aligned frames. The result is a fluid scrolling experience that grabs attention. These Instagram layouts are ideal for storytelling, portfolio spreads, tutorials, or simply adding a wow factor to your feed. INSTAGRAM COLLAGES & LAYOUTS Design unique photo collages by combining images, videos, stickers, and text. The flexible layout editor lets you adjust every frame - whether you’re building a minimalist grid or a creative spread. These layouts work for posts, stories, and even reels previews, giving you full control over your Instagram visual. TEMPLATES FOR POSTS & STORIES Access a rich collection of customizable templates for Instagram posts and stories. Add your own photos, adjust fonts, apply filters, and insert stickers or effects to personalize each template. Whether you’re working on a carousel post, reels teaser, or daily story, you’ll find an Instagram template that fits your content and helps you stay visually consistent. REELS & TIKTOK TEMPLATES Create scroll-stopping reels with our built-in reels maker. Choose from viral TikTok templates or Instagram reels templates, add text, effects, and music — then publish in minutes. Whether you’re a content creator or a brand, these short-form video tools help you create reels that stand out and drive engagement. CUSTOM COVERS FOR REELS & TIKTOKS Make your reels and TikToks stand out at first glance with custom video covers. Use the photo editor to design scroll-stopping freeze frames that match your Instagram layout or brand style. Add filters, stickers, text, and effects to create bold, consistent thumbnails that boost clicks and keep your grid looking sharp. Ideal for creators who want their short videos to look just as good paused as they do in motion. ADVANCED PHOTO EDITOR Design your content from scratch using powerful editing tools. Choose from a variety of fonts, filters, effects, and stickers to shape your content exactly how you want it. Ideal for users who want more than templates - this editor supports full creative freedom for Instagram layout perfection. BACKGROUND & OBJECT REMOVER Enhance your content with smart editing tools like background remover and object eraser. You can easily swap backgrounds, eliminate visual distractions, and create cleaner, more professional images for posts, stories, and reels. Perfect for polishing product shots, collages, or TikTok template visuals. TRIAL & SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Start Grids Pro with a free 3-day trial. Once the trial is over, you’ll be charged a weekly or an annual subscription fee. Grids PRO will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your Settings > iTunes Account & App Store > Apple ID > Subscriptions to manage your subscription and turn auto-renew off. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy: https://wndr11.cy/files/Privacy_Policy.pdf Terms of Use: https://wndr11.cy/files/Terms_of_Use.pdf

About

Feed Preview

Visually plan your Instagram feed before posting. Add, rearrange, and delete content to see how your profile will look. Includes scheduling and editing tools to perfect your aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Visually plan Instagram feed
  • Add, delete, rearrange posts
  • Preview any Instagram feed
  • Manage multiple accounts
  • Schedule posts
  • Use grid templates
  • Edit photos with filters
Features
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Stop guessing. Start designing. Craft the perfect Instagram aesthetic with a powerful grid planner that works without ever logging in. Our intuitive drag-and-drop grid organizer lets you add, delete, and rearrange photos, videos, and even Reels to curate a stunning profile. Nail your brand's look, tell a cohesive story, and turn visitors into followers. This is the ultimate tool for any creator serious about their content. Game-Changing Features: - VISUAL GRID PLANNER: Simply drag and drop to see your future feed. Perfect your layout in seconds. - MANAGE MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS: Juggle all your profiles from one simple dashboard, effortlessly. - SCHEDULE YOUR POSTS: Plan your content calendar and set reminders so you never miss a post. - CAROUSEL & REELS PLANNING: Design multi-photo posts and map out your video content seamlessly. - POWERFUL PHOTO EDITOR: Elevate your images with stylish filters and borders. Be your own designer. - GRID TEMPLATES: Get inspired and create unique, eye-catching layouts with our custom templates. - NO LOGIN REQUIRED: Preview any public Instagram feed for inspiration without connecting your account. Everything you plan is saved directly to your device, so your creative flow is never interrupted. When you've crafted the perfect grid, your posts are ready to go live on Instagram whenever you are. Ready to transform your Instagram feed from random to remarkable? Download Feed Preview and start creating the grid of your dreams today! Privacy Policy: https://berthx.io/policy/ Terms of Use: https://berthx.io/terms/

Screenshots

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram4 screens
Feed Preview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram at none against Feed Preview's shown. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 8.8K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Feed Preview sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GRIDS Post maker for Instagram against 4.7 for Feed Preview. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 8.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of GRIDS Post maker for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 76% of Feed Preview's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
GRIDS Post maker for Instagram versus Feed Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGRIDS Post maker for InstagramFeed Preview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32K ratings)4.7 (8.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better8.8K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#131 — better#139
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size407 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWONDERMWM

Customer experience

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

All ratings31,661 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews2,972 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative12.1%

Feed Preview

All ratings8,692 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews1,115 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative18.5%

User reviews

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Feed Preview

From 8.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use and organize
  • 👍 Helpful for planning Instagram feed
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Useful for small businesses
  • 👍 Allows previewing of posts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent ads in free version
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Inconsistent syncing with Instagram
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 🐛 Limited functionality in free version

Bugs and requests

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blurry image quality when uploading
  • Inconsistent behavior when adding new posts
  • Difficulty canceling or managing subscriptions

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Feed Preview

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when refreshing feed
  • Inability to log back in after disconnecting account
  • Blank/missing photos in feed preview

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to hide/archive posts
  • Improve scheduling and posting features
  • Provide desktop app version
  • Enhance carousel post handling
  • Improve photo quality when posting

In-app purchases

13 purchases

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Image splitter - Split photos3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$8.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$35.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$40.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$45.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
19 purchases

Feed Preview

Subscriptions19
  • FeedPreview Monthly$3.991 Month
  • FeedPreview Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • FeedPreview Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 16 more
  • FeedPreview Weekly$5.997 Days
  • FeedPreview Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • FeedPreview Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Pass7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • FeedPreview Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • FeedPreview Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • FeedPreview Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$29.996 Months
  • FeedPreview Yearly$29.991 Year
  • FeedPreview Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • FeedPreview Yearly$39.991 Year
  • FeedPreview Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • FeedPreview Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is GRIDS Post maker for Instagram free?
GRIDS Post maker for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Feed Preview free?
Feed Preview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram or Feed Preview?
Feed Preview is rated higher. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Feed Preview averages 4.7 from 8.8K ratings.
Do GRIDS Post maker for Instagram or Feed Preview have ads?
Feed Preview shows ads; GRIDS Post maker for Instagram does not.
Which is updated more often, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram or Feed Preview?
GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, and Feed Preview fortnightly. Most recently, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram was updated on October 31, 2026 and Feed Preview on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram or Feed Preview?
GRIDS Post maker for Instagram currently peaks at #131 in the App Store charts, and Feed Preview at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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