# GRIDS Post maker for Instagram vs Garny

The clearest difference is ads: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram at none against Garny's shown. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 49%) and ratings volume (32K vs 222). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Garny sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.6 for Garny. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram has 32K ratings behind it against 222, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of GRIDS Post maker for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 49% of Garny's.

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, Garny every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIDS Post maker for Instagram | Garny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-post-maker-for-instagram/id666575203/reviews)** | [4.6 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garny-preview-for-instagram/id1480294593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 222 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [Self-Made Millionaire Academy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003794388) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Garny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garny-preview-for-instagram/id1480294593)

Plan and preview your social media feed before posting. Organize content, schedule posts with reminders, and manage multiple accounts. Design your perfect grid with editing tools and hashtag collections.

**Highlights:** Content planning and preview, Post scheduling with reminders, Image and video editing, Hashtag collection management, Multiple account support, Drag and drop reordering

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feed planner app & Preview | $6.99 | per month |
| Stories and Feed planner app | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium 12 Months | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for planning feed
- 👍 Good for visual planning
- 👍 Easy to use for busy artists
- 👍 Can organize multiple accounts free
- 👍 Smooth, clean, efficient app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Unintuitive interface
- 👎 Difficult to reorder posts
- 👎 Slow connection to Instagram
- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Ads with tiny close buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in via Instagram
- Login issues after updates
- App does not open after update
- Error message when trying to log in
- Session expired error

**Requested features**

- Add a close button for ads
- Improve post reordering (drag and drop)
- Allow more than 5 hashtag sets
- Option to add frames to photos
- Pay option to avoid ads


## 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 Garny free?

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

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram is rated higher. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Garny averages 4.6 from 222 ratings.

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

Garny shows ads; GRIDS Post maker for Instagram does not.

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, and Garny every 3 weeks. Most recently, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram was updated on November 10, 2026 and Garny on November 7, 2026.

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