Panols
Panols: A focused iOS collage tool for polished 1–5-image Instagram stories. Ranked #32 of 34 in Collage Maker Software by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Free plan · 3-day trial; best for small Instagram photo stories.
At a glance
- Editor score5.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 3-day trial
- Best forSmall Instagram photo stories
- Free planYes
- PlatformsMobile
- Maximum photos5 photos
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports single-image and 2–5-tile story layouts
- Offers crop, rotation, borders, corners, colors and opacity controls
- Exports images in order and supports Instagram sharing
Where it doesn't
- Limited to iPhone and iPad deployment
- Does not support video collages or text overlays
- Some layouts and branding tools require Panols+
Our verdict on Panols
Panols is an iPhone and iPad app for turning photos into swipeable stories and carousels. It suits solo creators and small teams making compact Instagram photo stories, especially when a single image or a 2–5-tile sequence is enough. Layout options cover square, portrait, tall and multi-row formats. Users can adjust crop and rotation, then customize borders, rounded corners, colors, opacity and watermarks before exporting the images in order for sharing.
Panols keeps its focus on image-based storytelling rather than a broad collage workflow. Its listed integrations include Instagram, while metadata tools support photo titles, descriptions, keywords and locations. Geotagged moments can be browsed on a globe, and Apple Intelligence can suggest titles and descriptions. These features give the app a useful combination of visual formatting and photo-context tools for creators who want a carousel with more structure than a single edited image.
The pricing model is freemium, with a free plan and a 3-day free trial. Paid options include Portrait Formats, Multi-grid Formats, Watermarks, Unlock All Features, Panols+ Monthly, Panols+ Yearly and Panols+ Lifetime. The published pricing details show a starting price of 0.99, while the plan names indicate separate access for layouts, watermark tools and Panols+ features. Pick Panols for focused mobile photo stories, ordered exports and Instagram sharing. Choose an alternative if you need video collages, text overlays or a wider platform deployment.
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Panols fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Platforms | Mobile |
| Maximum photos | 5 photos |
| Custom layouts | Not verified |
| Video collages | No |
| Text overlays | No |
| Watermark-free exports | Not verified |
| Export formats | image files |
| Free trial | 3 days |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Instagram |
| Pricing | Free plan · 3-day trial (source) |
| Website | panols.co |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Panols integrations
Panols lists 1 integrations on its own site.
Alternatives to Panols
- PicCollageA broad collage tool for photos, videos, social graphics, and personal designs.9.3
- PhotoGridA broad collage editor for photos, videos, social visuals, and AI-assisted layouts.9.1
- SCRLA flexible collage maker for polished Instagram and TikTok carousel designs.8.9
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