# GRIDS Post maker for Instagram vs Layout for Instagram

The clearest difference is ads: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram at none against Layout for Instagram's shown. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram also leads on chart position (#137 vs unranked) and review sentiment (81% vs 71%). 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Layout for Instagram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Layout for Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 7.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of GRIDS Post maker for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 71% of Layout for Instagram'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, Layout for Instagram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIDS Post maker for Instagram | Layout for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grids-post-maker-for-instagram/id666575203/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram-collage/id6444677940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 7.1K |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 240 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) | [Shamble, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625705082) |

## 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 (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


### Layout for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layout-for-instagram-collage/id6444677940)

Create stunning photo collages and Instagram Stories with a variety of layouts and templates. Enhance your images with professional editing tools, filters, and text. Save your editing steps as recipes for future use.

**Highlights:** Photo collage creation, Instagram Story templates, Advanced photo editing tools, 100+ filters, Customizable recipes for edits, Watermarking and text addition

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Layout Pro | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Useful for creating collages
- 👍 Great layout features
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 👍 Simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Many premium features
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific photos
- 📺 Intrusive ads even with subscription
- 🔍 Tedious to scroll through layouts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes with any image
- Difficulty unsubscribing
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Alphabetical album search
- More free layout options
- Ability to place photos precisely
- Dark mode
- Better organization and search


## 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 Layout for Instagram free?

Layout for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Layout for Instagram is rated higher. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Layout for Instagram averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

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

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

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, and Layout for Instagram every 3 weeks. Most recently, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram was updated on October 24, 2026 and Layout for Instagram on October 22, 2026.

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