Comparison

Grid vs Pixi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grid

Features
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Grid View is a simple yet powerful grid planner that helps you organize and preview your images in customizable layouts. Upload your photos and arrange them using preset grid sizes like 3×4, 9×16, or 1×1, or define your own custom dimensions. Easily drag and drop images to rearrange them until your layout looks just right. Create and save multiple templates, each with different grid settings, so you can quickly switch between layouts for different projects. Whether you’re planning a photo wall, an Instagram feed, or a visual story, Grid View gives you full control over how your images are presented.

About

Pixi

Easily create stunning photo and video collages with a wide range of templates or design your own. Combine photos, videos, and Live Photos, add music, and export in high quality for social media.

Highlights
  • 75+ layout templates
  • Mix photos, videos, and Live Photos
  • Custom layout maker
  • Panorama effect creation
  • Audio mixing for videos
  • High-quality export options
Features
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Create beautiful photo and video layouts with Pixi! ◆ 75+ Layout Templates Choose from a variety of templates for square (1:1), portrait (3:4), and vertical (9:16) ratios. Find the perfect layout for 2 to 10+ photos. ◆ Mix Photos and Videos Combine photos, videos under 60 seconds, and Live Photos in a single layout. Switch Live Photos between still image and video modes. ◆ Custom Layout Maker Can't find the right template? Create your own! Split cells, resize borders, and design unique layouts in the Layout Maker. ◆ Panorama Effect Transform a single photo into a dynamic panorama video. Customize direction, speed, and duration for the perfect result. ◆ Audio Mixing Add background music to your video layouts for richer, more engaging content. ◆ High-Quality Export Save images up to 2160px and videos in 1080p. Perfect for social media posts, stories, and short-form videos.

Screenshots

Grid4 screens
Pixi3 screens

Verdict

The call

Grid and Pixi are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid ships an update fortnightly, Pixi every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Grid versus Pixi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridPixi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris Wangungjae Lee

In-app purchases

None

Grid

No in-app purchases

None

Pixi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixi free?
Pixi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grid or Pixi have ads?
Neither Grid nor Pixi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid or Pixi?
Grid ships an update fortnightly, and Pixi every 10 days. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pixi on October 28, 2026.

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