# GRIDS Post maker for Instagram vs Photo Grids Maker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram at 32K against Photo Grids Maker's 2. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). Photo Grids Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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 Photo Grids Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.5 for Photo Grids Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram has 32K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, Photo Grids Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIDS Post maker for Instagram | Photo Grids Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-post-maker-for-instagram/id666575203/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-grids-maker-grid-post/id1573196396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 453 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [Quang Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449441569) |

## What reviewers say

### GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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 Grids Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-grids-maker-grid-post/id1573196396)

Easily divide large photos into multiple squares for a striking Instagram feed. Design story photos without cropping and enhance them with unique filters, stickers, and text. Upload your grid posts in the correct order for a seamless presentation.

**Highlights:** Multiple grid formats (3x1, 3x2, 3x3), Unique photo templates, Design story photos without cropping, Easy ordered upload, Unique color filters, Various stickers and text

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InstaGrid Pro 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Insta Grid Pro 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Insta Grid Lifetime Pro | $69.99 | 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 Photo Grids Maker free?

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

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram is rated higher. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Photo Grids Maker averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither GRIDS Post maker for Instagram nor Photo Grids Maker shows ads.

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, and Photo Grids Maker every 2 months. Most recently, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram was updated on September 25, 2026 and Photo Grids Maker on September 10, 2026.

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