Synopsis of the App: Preview is an Instagram management tool that lets you plan your feed, schedule posts and analyze the results in one app.
Price and Platform: Free. Android and Apple.
RDN Score: 5/5
Pros
Easy-to-use design.
Schedule content for the day, week or month and view photos in a grid layout similar to how it would appear on Instagram.
Add content via your photo library or repost, create carousels and take video or photos directly from the Preview app.
Drag and drop images to arrange posts to preview how it will look before going live or use the grid to simply plan and schedule content ahead.
Edit photos using Preview’s brightening tool, blemish smoother, filters and stickers.
Get insights using Preview analytics, which include total number of carousels, videos and photos, average likes and comments, the most engaging posts per day, week and month and top-performing hashtag groups.
Manage multiple Instagram accounts.
Unlimited galleries and grid space available in the premium version.
Upgrade to Preview Pro to get optimization tools like top hashtags and best post times.
No Internet or login required.
The app is regularly updated and includes several in-app purchases for filters, reposting and unlimited features.
Cons
Though it’s the case for all approved Instagram tools, you must go to the Instagram app to actually post.
The app automatically adds “ #ipreview @preview.app” to all posts unless you upgrade to Preview Pro at $7.99/month.
Bottom Line: With design leading the way and useful analytics to support it, Preview is worth a download.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Synopsis of the App: Preview is an Instagram management tool that lets you plan your feed, schedule posts and analyze the results in one app.
