The Preview App Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Preview App in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Preview App
The Insider’s Guide
Instagram and TikTok feed planner with scheduling
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among social media schedulers, read from Preview App’s own pages.
Made by Preview App Pty Ltd · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Preview App’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Preview App’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 82 of the 90 other social media schedulers we grade
Preview is a mobile-first planner for Instagram and TikTok accounts. Users arrange photos, videos and carousels on a feed grid, edit them in the app, and schedule posts, with auto-posting to Instagram, Facebook and TikTok on the top plan. A free tier allows unlimited planned posts for one user and one device.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Preview App, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You connect accounts and learn the grid planner.
- 1
Best for planning an Instagram and TikTok feed grid
Preview is a feed grid planner for Instagram and TikTok, with a free plan of unlimited planned posts for one user on one device.
- 2
Paid plans start at $6.67 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $6.67 per month, billed yearly.
- 3
There is a free plan
1 user and 1 device, unlimited posts, Reels and TikTok planner, 2 filter packs, basic analytics and a video editor.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
iOS and Web.
- 5
Feed grid planner
Drag and drop photos, videos and carousels to see how the Instagram grid will look before anything is posted.
- 6
Auto-posting
On Premium, posts to Instagram, Facebook and TikTok are published for you; the app says Instagram has approved it for auto-posting.
- 7
Built-in editing
Includes filters, a photo editor, a video editor with music and voiceover, and an image splitter for multi-post layouts.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 82 of 90
That is against the other social media schedulers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Preview App you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Preview App at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $6.67 per month, billed yearly
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS
- Made by
- Preview App Pty Ltd
- Category
- Social Media Schedulers
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
- Store rating
- 4.7 on the App Store, 44,774 ratings
The report card
Best for planning an Instagram and TikTok feed grid
Preview is a feed grid planner for Instagram and TikTok, with a free plan of unlimited planned posts for one user on one device. Auto-posting, the story planner and full analytics sit on Premium at $12.50 a month, and it only covers Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | $6.67 a month on yearly billing for Pro, but auto-posting needs Premium at $12.50, which is inside the $14 cheaper quarter. Monthly prices aren't shown. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Free for one user on one device, with unlimited planned posts, a Reels and TikTok planner and a video editor. One person could live on that, but not post automatically. |
| Features | C | Feed grid planner, editing, hashtags and captions, plus auto-posting on Premium. Per the listing, it's centred on Instagram and TikTok, and auto-posting, story planner and full analytics are Premium only. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You connect accounts and learn the grid planner. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | iPhone app and web, with a desktop planner on Premium. It lists only Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, and no Android app is shown. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Preview App is for
- Fits if you plan your Instagram grid before posting and want a free tier
- Works for one person on one device
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want automatic posting for free, since it's on Premium, $12.50 a month
- Too light for teams on the free plan, which is 1 user and 1 device
- Skip it if you use Android, as only iOS and web are listed
- Watch out: monthly prices aren't shown on the page, only yearly ones
Good to know
Good for
- Solo creators and small brands planning an Instagram grid
- People who want a free planner with unlimited posts
- Small teams sharing one Premium subscription
Worth knowing
- Auto-posting, the story planner and full analytics need the Premium plan.
- Listed prices are the yearly-billed monthly equivalents; the page says monthly plans exist but shows no monthly price.
- The free plan is limited to 1 user and 1 device.
- It centers on Instagram and TikTok, with Facebook posting on Premium; other networks are not listed.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$6.67
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Preview App has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.67 per month, billed yearly.
Free for one user on one device, with unlimited planned posts, a Reels and TikTok planner and a video editor.
Free
$0
1 user, 1 device, unlimited planned posts, 2 filter packs and basic analytics.
Pro
$6.67
per month, billed yearly (monthly plans exist, price not shown)
Adds all filter packs, repost, all caption fonts and an image splitter.
Premium
$12.50
per month, billed yearly (monthly plans exist, price not shown)
Adds auto-posting, story planner, full analytics, competitor insights, desktop planner and unlimited team members.
The free plan
1 user and 1 device, unlimited posts, Reels and TikTok planner, 2 filter packs, basic analytics and a video editor.
Read from thepreviewapp.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: Web and iOS
Instagram and TikTok feed planner with scheduling. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, templates, calendar, video editing, reports.
Feed grid planner, editing, hashtags and captions, plus auto-posting on Premium.
- Feed grid planner
- Drag and drop photos, videos and carousels to see how the Instagram grid will look before anything is posted.
- Auto-posting
- On Premium, posts to Instagram, Facebook and TikTok are published for you; the app says Instagram has approved it for auto-posting.
- Built-in editing
- Includes filters, a photo editor, a video editor with music and voiceover, and an image splitter for multi-post layouts.
- Hashtag and caption tools
- Hashtag group manager, hashtag SEO keyword collections and a caption finder with over 3,000 ideas.
- Analytics and competitor insights
- Basic analytics are free; full analytics and competitor insights need Premium.
- Team access
- Premium allows unlimited team members under one subscription, with per-person permissions and no shared Instagram password.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
What it works with
- TikTok
Preview App is made by Preview App Pty Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
82/90
Other social media schedulers it is graded above
Preview App's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 82 of the 90 other social media schedulers we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 86 of 90) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Its paid plans start at $6.67 a month, against a middle price of $24.46 for the category: 7 of the 79 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 2 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 91 social media schedulers we grade, cut by the letter each got. Preview App’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 72 of 90
- BFree plan and trialAbove 86 of 90
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 90
- CEase of useAbove 6 of 90
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 20 of 90
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 80 social media schedulers. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Preview App is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Preview App you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.6 is higher than 82 of the 90 other social media schedulers we grade. It costs $80.04 a year.
What you could make
- Calendar, templates and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A video editor.
- A real app for iOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: roles and permissions.
What this rests on. Preview App’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Later, Planoly, Hopper HQ, Plann and Pallyy
The 5 tools Preview App is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Later
Free trial · from $18.75/mo
Visual social media planner with link in bio and analytics.
- Preview App has a free plan. Later does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Later lists an Android app.
- Only Later lists a browser extension.
- 2.4GPA
Planoly
Free plan · from $14/mo
Visual social planner with link in bio and Instagram DM automation.
- Only Planoly lists an Android app.
- Preview App also covers video editing and reports.
- Planoly also covers online store.
- 2.4GPA
Hopper HQ
Free trial · from $5/mo
Social media scheduler priced per connected account.
- Preview App has a free plan. Hopper HQ does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Hopper HQ lists an Android app.
- Preview App also covers video editing.
- 2.4GPA
Plann
Free plan · from $12.50/mo
Instagram-first visual planner and scheduler with AI captions.
- Only Plann lists an Android app.
- Preview App also covers video editing and reports.
- 2.2GPA
Pallyy
Free plan · from $25/mo
Social media scheduler for agencies, priced per client.
- Only Preview App lists an iOS app.
- Preview App also covers templates and video editing.
- Pallyy also covers shared inbox.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Preview App free?
Preview App has a free plan. 1 user and 1 device, unlimited posts, Reels and TikTok planner, 2 filter packs, basic analytics and a video editor.
How much does Preview App cost?
Preview App lists 3 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Preview App work on?
Preview App is available on iOS and Web.
How is Preview App rated?
Preview App's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44,774 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Preview App have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Preview App is listed for iOS and Web.
Does Preview App have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Preview App is listed for iOS and Web.
Is Preview App open source?
Preview App is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Preview App integrate with?
Preview App's listing names Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Preview App?
Preview App is made by Preview App Pty Ltd.
What are the alternatives to Preview App?
The closest alternatives to Preview App in our directory are Later, Planoly, Hopper HQ, Plann and Pallyy.
How does Preview App compare with other social media schedulers?
Preview App's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 82 of the 90 other social media schedulers we grade, and level with 7.
Is Preview App good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Preview App B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $6.67 a month, against a middle price of $24.46 for the category: 7 of the 79 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Preview App?
To replace Preview App you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Preview App’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Preview's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Preview App Pty Ltd. Prices change, so check thepreviewapp.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Preview App, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/preview-app
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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