# CreateX vs Post Instead

CreateX and Post Instead both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Post Instead's written reviews are positive against 43% of CreateX's. CreateX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (146 vs 42). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Post Instead sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. CreateX asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CreateX against 4.9 for Post Instead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of CreateX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Post Instead's.

CreateX ships an update every 9 days, Post Instead fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CreateX | Post Instead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/createx-create-and-earn/id6741679409/reviews) | **[4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-instead-lets-go-viral/id6756529216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gowalk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649775469) | [Creator App Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861179738) |

## What reviewers say

### CreateX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/createx-create-and-earn/id6741679409)

Create videos based on campaign guidelines and earn money from your views. Track your performance in real-time and receive secure payouts for top-performing content. Turn your creativity into income with tiered earnings and bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** Campaign-based video creation, Monetize videos by views, Tiered earnings structure, Performance tracking, Secure withdrawal options, Bonus rewards for creators

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Post Instead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-instead-lets-go-viral/id6756529216)

This app helps users grow their online following by providing daily winning content formats and tracking posting consistency. It offers smart nudges and guidance to improve content creation habits. Some advanced features require an additional purchase.

**Highlights:** Daily winning content formats, Post Tracker for consistency, Smart nudges for creation habits, Easy-to-follow format directions, Screentime tracking

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Post Instead Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Post Instead Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Creator Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Post Instead Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Post Instead Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Creator Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Post Instead Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CreateX free?

CreateX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Post Instead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CreateX or Post Instead?

Post Instead is rated higher. CreateX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Post Instead averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do CreateX or Post Instead have ads?

Neither CreateX nor Post Instead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CreateX or Post Instead?

CreateX ships an update every 9 days, and Post Instead fortnightly. Most recently, CreateX was updated on October 18, 2026 and Post Instead on October 13, 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.*