# Templates for Creator Studio vs Template Planner for Instagram

The clearest difference is price: Template Planner for Instagram at Free against Templates for Creator Studio's $49.99. Template Planner for Instagram also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Template Planner for Instagram is free to download; Templates for Creator Studio costs $49.99 up front. Templates for Creator Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Template Planner for Instagram sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.7 for Templates for Creator Studio against 4.7 for Template Planner for Instagram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Template Planner for Instagram has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Templates for Creator Studio's written reviews are positive against 79% of Template Planner for Instagram's.

Templates for Creator Studio ships an update every 4 weeks, Template Planner for Instagram every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Templates for Creator Studio | Template Planner for Instagram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $49.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-creator-studio/id671717313/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/template-planner-for-instagram/id1479235645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 79.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jumsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/325934228) | [Midtone LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015059174) |

## What reviewers say

### Templates for Creator Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-creator-studio/id671717313)

Create professional designs for social media, marketing, and personal projects with a vast library of templates. Easily customize graphics, logos, posters, and videos for any platform or occasion.

**Highlights:** 30,000+ professional templates, Social media post and story designs, Reel and video maker tools, YouTube thumbnail and banner creator, Logo maker and branding kits, Poster and flyer designs, Photo editor and collage maker, Business card and marketing materials

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Template Planner for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/template-planner-for-instagram/id1479235645)

Create visually appealing Instagram content with a vast library of customizable templates for feeds, stories, and galleries. Enhance your posts with unique fonts, illustrations, and animations to design a professional and captivating social media presence.

**Highlights:** 850+ IG layouts and designs, Customizable illustrations, fonts, and templates, Feed, Story, and Gallery templates, Animated templates, Customization tools, Story planner tool

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Template+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Template Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Template+ | $26.99 | per year |
| Template+ | $26.99 | per year |
| Template Premium | $54.99 | per year |
| Paper Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Craft Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Minimal Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Film | $3.99 | one-time |
| Instant Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lots of cute templates
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for creating collages
- 👍 Helpful for maintaining consistency
- 👍 Versatile and customizable templates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Most templates are behind a paywall
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Difficult to add new photos
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and loses work
- Inability to restore purchases
- Paid templates not working as expected
- Subscription issues and incorrect charges

**Requested features**

- More free template options
- Ability to reposition elements within templates
- Integration with other photo editing apps
- Option to change template order in stories
- More font and design customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Templates for Creator Studio free?

Templates for Creator Studio costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Template Planner for Instagram free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Templates for Creator Studio or Template Planner for Instagram?

Template Planner for Instagram is rated higher. Templates for Creator Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Template Planner for Instagram averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Templates for Creator Studio or Template Planner for Instagram have ads?

Neither Templates for Creator Studio nor Template Planner for Instagram shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Templates for Creator Studio or Template Planner for Instagram?

Templates for Creator Studio ships an update every 4 weeks, and Template Planner for Instagram every 6 weeks. Most recently, Templates for Creator Studio was updated on October 26, 2026 and Template Planner for Instagram on November 3, 2026.

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