# GRIDS Post maker for Instagram vs Photo Grid

The clearest difference is ads: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram at none against Photo Grid's shown. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 4) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). Photo Grid's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Photo Grid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Grid 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of GRIDS Post maker for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photo Grid's.

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, Photo Grid monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIDS Post maker for Instagram | Photo Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-post-maker-for-instagram/id666575203/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-grid-split-grid-posts/id1503116113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [Nurlan Ispayev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441521060) |

## What reviewers say

### GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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


### Photo Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-grid-split-grid-posts/id1503116113)

Easily divide your photos into multiple squares for Instagram posts. Choose from various grid layouts and maintain high resolution. The app suggests the correct upload order to create impressive split-grid visuals.

**Highlights:** Split photos into 2, 3, 6, 9, 12 squares, Multiple grid layouts (3x1 to 3x5), High-resolution image support, Zoom and move photo functionality, Suggested upload order, Direct sharing to Instagram, Save to gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Grid Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## 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 Photo Grid free?

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

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

Photo Grid is rated higher. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Photo Grid averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do GRIDS Post maker for Instagram or Photo Grid have ads?

Photo Grid shows ads; GRIDS Post maker for Instagram does not.

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, and Photo Grid monthly. Most recently, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram was updated on September 25, 2026 and Photo Grid on June 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*