# GRIDS Post maker for Instagram vs InView

The clearest difference is rating: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram at 4.6 against InView's 2.3. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (32K vs 3). InView's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 InView sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram has 32K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIDS Post maker for Instagram | InView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-post-maker-for-instagram/id666575203/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inview-feed-planner-for-insta/id1575507900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 128 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) | [TapLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448301984) |

## What reviewers say

### GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

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

**Currently charting:** #124 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


### InView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inview-feed-planner-for-insta/id1575507900)

Plan and preview your Instagram feed before posting. Design unique themes, arrange photos with drag-and-drop, and draft captions and hashtags. Post directly to Instagram or stories, with bulk editing options.

**Highlights:** Feed planning and preview, Drag-and-drop layout design, Caption and hashtag drafting, Direct posting to Instagram, Bulk editing of posts, Multi-account support (premium)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Feed preview & planner Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |


## 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 InView free?

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

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram is rated higher. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while InView averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

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

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

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, and InView fortnightly. Most recently, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram was updated on October 30, 2026 and InView on October 24, 2026.

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