Picstack vs Grid Pics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Picstack
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PicStack ā Collage & Layers PicStack gives you an open canvas where your photos go exactly where you want them. Overlap them, resize and rotate freely, feather the edges so images blend softly instead of hard-cutting, adjust opacity, add text, and reorder layers until the composition feels right. It's the flexible, no-rules way to make something that actually looks like you. Need something more structured? Build custom grid collages too. Split any cell however you like to design your own layout, then pan and zoom each photo inside its frame. Adjust spacing, corner radius, and background to taste. Freeform canvas ⢠Place, overlap, resize, and rotate photos anywhere ⢠Feather edges for soft, natural blends ⢠Control opacity and layer order ⢠Add and style text ⢠Borders and shadows for depth ⢠Add arrow and circle Grid collages ⢠Design your own grid by splitting cells ⢠Pan and zoom photos within each cell ⢠Tune spacing, corners, and background ⢠Add annotation Sizes for anywhere Square, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9, 3:2, or a custom size in pixels ā ready for posts, stories, prints, and wallpapers. Export & share Save full-resolution images to Photos, send straight to an Instagram post, or share to any app. No subscription. Ever. PicStack is a one-time purchase. Start free, and when you're ready, unlock unlimited watermark-free exports forever with a single purchase. No recurring fees, no upsells. Private by design No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. Your photos never leave your device ā everything happens right on your iPhone. There's no AI, no filters, and no clutter. Just fast, focused tools that do exactly what you ask. PicStack is built to be small, sharp, and respectful of your time and your privacy. Make something great, keep it forever.
Grid Pics
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Turn your camera roll into scroll-stopping posts. Make a photo collage or a seamless swipe carousel in seconds: pick a layout, drop in photos, export. No account, nothing uploaded. WHY PEOPLE USE GRID PICS ⢠A collage maker and photo grid editor built for the feed: posts, stories, and swipe carousels ⢠Seamless panorama carousels: let one photo span across slides so the swipe flows edge to edge ⢠Private by design: everything happens on your device, with no account and no upload FORMATS FOR EVERY POST ⢠Portrait 4:5, Square 1:1, and Story 9:16 canvases ⢠Carousels of up to 10 slides in a single project ⢠Exported slides stay together in your photo library, in order LAYOUTS AND TEMPLATES ⢠A photo grid catalog, from simple duos to dense mosaics; swap the layout at any time ⢠Ready-made templates: Minimal Duo, Clean Grid, Editorial Cover, Story Feature, Carousel Flow, Sunset Mood ⢠Pinch, drag, and rotate any photo inside its cell EDIT WITHOUT LEAVING THE APP ⢠Adjustments: exposure, contrast, saturation, warmth, and more ⢠Photographic filters for a consistent look ⢠One-tap subject lift: cut a subject out of its background and place it anywhere ⢠Text with font, color, and alignment controls ⢠Stickers and shapes ⢠Borders, corner rounding, and background colors ⢠Full undo and redo, with autosave on every change EXPORT YOUR WAY ⢠JPEG, PNG, or HEIC ⢠1080px for free, or 2160px with Premium ⢠Save to Photos or share directly ⢠Free exports carry a small watermark; Premium exports are clean GRID PICS PREMIUM ⢠2160px high-resolution export ⢠Seamless panorama spans across carousel slides ⢠All filters, stickers, and templates ⢠No watermark Choose Monthly, Yearly with a 7-day free trial, or Lifetime as a one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://emrekotun.github.io/photo_collage_privacy_policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Grid Pics at every 3 weeks against Picstack's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Picstack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grid Pics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Picstack ships an update every 3 months, Grid Pics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Picstack | Grid Pics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jack Schwarz | EMRE KOTUN |
In-app purchases
Picstack
- Unlock PicStack$3.99
Grid Pics
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Access$19.991 Year









