PicLocked vs Grid Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PicLocked
Securely store and organize your private photos and videos offline on your device. This app offers robust privacy by keeping all media local, with optional passcode and Face ID authentication for added security. Organize your hidden content into multiple categorized albums.
- Offline media storage
- Cloud-free privacy
- Passcode authentication
- Face ID authentication
- Multiple hidden albums
- Album categorization
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PicLocked lets you securely store and organize images and videos directly on your device. Your media stays completely offline and is never uploaded to the cloud, this gives you full control over your privacy. No server side storing meaning there’s nothing to hack, no password leakage, makes all of your private images/videos safe from leaks. We provide optional passcode authentication and faceID authentication if you ever feel the need of locking the app without using the default iPhone passcode. With the album categorizing feature, you can now have multiple hidden albums to store your images/videos.
Grid Maker
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GridView is the ultimate photo editor designed for creating elegant, professional-grade collages. Whether you’re crafting a Square feed post, a Portrait layout, or a cinematic 9:16 Story, GridView provides the tools to make your photos stand out. Key Features: • Professional Layouts: Choose from high-end grids. • Styled Text: Add beautiful typography with custom shadows and colors. • Premium Frames: Adjust borders and backgrounds to match your aesthetic. • HD Export: Save your creations in crystal clear quality. Perfect for influencers, creators, and design lovers who value simplicity and a 'Quiet Luxury' aesthetic. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/gridviewphotocollagelayout/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/janogroupllc/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PicLocked at every 6 days against Grid Maker's every 6 weeks. Grid Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PicLocked sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grid Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PicLocked ships an update every 6 days, Grid Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicLocked | Grid Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Eric Chen | JanoGroup LLC |
In-app purchases
PicLocked
- Unlimited Albums$4.99
Grid Maker
- Monthly - Premium$4.991 Month
- Annual - Premium$29.991 Year
