# GRIDS Post maker for Instagram vs Grid Maker Photo Layout

The clearest difference is monetization model: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram at free with in-app purchases against Grid Maker Photo Layout's subscription. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 199) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). Grid Maker Photo Layout's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Grid Maker Photo Layout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram has 32K ratings behind it against 199, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of GRIDS Post maker for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grid Maker Photo Layout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, Grid Maker Photo Layout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIDS Post maker for Instagram | Grid Maker Photo Layout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-post-maker-for-instagram/id666575203/reviews)** | [4.4 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-maker-photo-layout/id6443739741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 199 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [Jody Fortuin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654962058) |

## What reviewers say

### GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### Grid Maker Photo Layout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-maker-photo-layout/id6443739741)

Plan and enhance your Instagram feed with powerful photo editing and a unique grid-splitting tool. Preview your feed's aesthetic before posting to maintain a cohesive visual theme and captivate followers.

**Highlights:** Powerful photo editing tools, Split photos into nine grid parts, Customizable grid layouts, Feed preview functionality, Seamless Instagram sharing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Grids Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Grids Weekly PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Free Trial PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo Grid Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | 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 Grid Maker Photo Layout free?

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

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram is rated higher. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Grid Maker Photo Layout averages 4.4 from 199 ratings.

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

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

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, and Grid Maker Photo Layout every 3 weeks. Most recently, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram was updated on October 19, 2026 and Grid Maker Photo Layout on October 17, 2026.

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