# GRIDS Post maker for Instagram vs Perfect Post

The clearest difference is ads: GRIDS Post maker for Instagram at none against Perfect Post's shown. GRIDS Post maker for Instagram also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 4) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). Perfect Post's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Perfect Post sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Perfect Post 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 Perfect Post's.

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, Perfect Post every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIDS Post maker for Instagram | Perfect Post |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/perfect-post-for-instagram/id6452240666/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** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [Saraswati Javalkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305053157) |

## What reviewers say

### GRIDS Post maker for Instagram

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Perfect Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-post-for-instagram/id6452240666)

Create stunning Instagram posts with a variety of tools in one app. Design grid layouts, carousels, and regular posts with customizable elements and filters. Preview your work instantly and share directly to Instagram.

**Highlights:** Grid layout creation, Carousel design, Regular post creation, Customizable elements, Filters and effects, Instant Instagram preview, Direct sharing to Instagram

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Year | $29.99 | 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 Perfect Post free?

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

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

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

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

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

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

GRIDS Post maker for Instagram ships an update fortnightly, and Perfect Post every 3 weeks. Most recently, GRIDS Post maker for Instagram was updated on November 5, 2026 and Perfect Post on November 3, 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.*