Best Instagram Story Layout Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the instagram story layout category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Instagram Story Layout Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Layout for InstagramLayout for InstagramFree4.8★ (1.8K)NoNoOct 2026
2Unfold: Reels & Story MakerUnfold: Reels & Story MakerFree4.9★ (159K)YesYesOct 2026
3Layout for Instagram・InpreviewLayout for Instagram・InpreviewFree4.8★ (8.2K)YesYesOct 2026
4SCRL: Photo Collage MakerSCRL: Photo Collage MakerFree4.8★ (124K)YesYesOct 2026
5Layout for Instagram: CollageLayout for Instagram: CollageFree4.8★ (7K)YesYesOct 2026
6STRY: Story Collage & LayoutSTRY: Story Collage & LayoutFree4.8★ (232)NoYesSep 2026
7Clay – Story Templates FramesClay – Story Templates FramesFree4.7★ (15K)NoYesOct 2026
8Tale - IG Story TemplateTale - IG Story TemplateFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Instagram Story Layout

Layout for Instagram#1

Layout for Instagram by Fitness Labs

Collage, Reels & Stories Maker
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😐(1.8K ratings)
Free
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Create professional collage videos and animated stories for social media. Explore a vast gallery of templates to boost creativity and develop a unique style for your stories, increasing engagement. Export your creations for free.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Lots of great templates
  • 💡 Ability to create collages and videos
  • 🤩 Unexpectedly amazing

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 Not intuitive or simple to use like the old version
  • 🤔 Automatically making collages into videos
  • 🐛 Text feature not working properly on iPad
  • 🤔 Can't figure out how to export/post projects to Instagram
Unfold: Reels & Story Maker#2

Unfold: Reels & Story Maker by Squarespace, Inc.

For Instagram Posts & Collage
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.9😐(159K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create stunning social media content with award-winning templates and editing tools. Build a mobile-first website to monetize your creativity and grow your audience. Offers free features for everyday storytellers and premium options for professionals.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Aesthetically pleasing templates
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🚀 Quick story creation
  • 💡 Unique and creative layouts
  • 🚀 Seamless Instagram integration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable video handling
  • 🐛 Quality loss on exported images
  • 🔒 Paid features locked behind subscription
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
Layout for Instagram・Inpreview#3

Layout for Instagram・Inpreview by Onelight Apps CY Ltd

Post Planner & Collage Maker
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😐(8.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Preview and plan your Instagram feed before posting. Schedule content, create collages, and manage highlights with aesthetic covers. Offers AI-generated captions and hashtags, with no Instagram login required.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for planning Instagram feed
  • 💡 Useful filters and editing features
  • 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, freezes, feed not updating)
  • 💰 Paid features not clearly communicated
  • 🔒 Security concerns (account compromised)
  • 📵 Lack of automatic posting feature

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FAQ about Instagram Story Layout

What are the best instagram story layout apps for iPhone?
Layout for Instagram tops our instagram story layout apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top instagram story layout apps we rank are free to download, including Layout for Instagram and Unfold: Reels & Story Maker.
Layout for Instagram has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ instagram story layout apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.