Comparison

Simple Video Grid vs Layout for Video

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

Head to head
About

Simple Video Grid

Features
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Simple Video Grid is the simplest way to turn your favorite clips into eye-catching collages. VideoGrid gives you complete control—no editing experience required. Key Features Multiple Grid Formats • 2×2 square collage • Three-tile vertical stack • Two-column square layout • Two-row square layout • Portrait-2-rows (9×16) and hybrid (2×2 + 2-rows) Smart Orientation Matching Cells detect portrait vs. landscape clips and warn you if they don’t match, so your final layout always looks perfect. Fill & Crop Previews In-app preview and exported video both scale and clip your footage to fill each cell—no ugly black bars or stretching. Custom Audio Mixing Tap a speaker icon on any cell to mute or unmute, then choose exactly which clips’ audio to include when you save. One-Tap Export & Save Render your grid into a single high-quality MP4 and save directly to your Photos library. Why You’ll Love VideoGrid Instant Results: Build a shareable video collage in seconds—no timeline scrubbing or complex tools. Flexible Layouts: Mix and match your clips in all the popular grid formats—perfect for social posts, stories, and marketing. Professional Quality: Exports at 1080×1080 or 1080×1920 with smooth motion and crisp audio. Bring your videos together in stunning collages—download VideoGrid today and make every moment mosaic-worthy!

About

Layout for Video

Features
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Layout for Video turns your clips into eye-catching video collages in seconds. Pick a grid, drop in your videos, and share a single video that plays them all together. Just like the collage apps you love for photos, but built for video. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose one of 9 grid layouts 2. Add videos from your camera or library 3. Customize the canvas, background and playback 4. Save a crisp 1080p video to your photo library MADE FOR VIDEO * Record clips directly in the app or pick them from your library * Trim longer videos to the perfect moment with the built-in editor * Each clip can play up to 15 seconds * Preview everything live before you save 9 GRID LAYOUTS Side by side, stacked, three columns, three rows, classic 2x2 and more. Switch layouts anytime and your videos stay in place. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING * Canvas sizes for every feed: square 1:1, portrait 4:5 and story 9:16 * Background colors: pick from the palette or choose any custom color * Rounded corners in four styles, from sharp to soft * Playback speed per clip: slow motion 0.5x, normal or 2x * Mute individual clips to keep only the sound you want SMART ENDINGS Clips come in different lengths. Decide what happens when a shorter one ends: loop it from the start or fade its tile away while the rest keep playing. A live preview shows exactly how your video will behave. SHARE ANYWHERE Your finished collage is a standard video file saved straight to your photo library. Post it to any social app, send it in chats or keep it for yourself. FREE AND PREMIUM Start free with the essential layouts and two video exports. Upgrade to Premium for all 9 layouts, every canvas size, custom backgrounds, speed controls and unlimited videos. Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kPrkcst66FQfowPhhgX5rozF8y1KNkxybdhcnvVqI88/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WRCHhBdpVvzbi0C0kJ3iyti18roFEdnNYzvOG0Nr3RI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Simple Video Grid4 screens
Layout for Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Video Grid at none against Layout for Video's 2. Simple Video Grid also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). Layout for Video's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Layout for Video sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Simple Video Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Simple Video Grid versus Layout for Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Video GridLayout for Video
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONOAhmet Giray Ucar

In-app purchases

None

Simple Video Grid

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Layout for Video

Subscriptions2
  • Layout For Videos Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Layout For Videos Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Video Grid free?
Simple Video Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Layout for Video free?
Layout for Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Video Grid or Layout for Video have ads?
Simple Video Grid shows ads; Layout for Video does not.

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