# Graph Paper — Drawing for the rest of us

> Digital graph paper for drawing, mapping, and design. (iPhone/iPad app by Adam McElhaney.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-paper/id592051544 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adam McElhaney](https://appshunter.io/developer/298654663)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-paper/id592051544/reviews.md

## What is Graph Paper?

Graph Paper is a simple app to replicate real-life graph paper. I tried to make Graph Paper simple to use without creating too much complication that you might find in other CAD applications. You can use it map out Minecraft locations, graph coordinates in your math or engineering class, or draw out cross-stitch patterns. The possibilities are endless.
 
Feature highlights:

Drawing and Designing
- Line weight
- Multiple colors (More can be purchased in app)
- Line Types ( Solid, Dashed, Dots )
- Square and Circle Shapes
- Line Snap and Ortho
- Coordinate tool tips

Text
- Add text to your drawing
- Select from different fonts, sizes and colors

Paper Types
- Resizable Grid. 
- Isometric Paper Grid
- Blueprint paper

Saving and Exporting
- Save drawings and come back to them later.
- Save to Camera Roll as Picture 
- Email as PDF
- Print from inside Graph Paper

Help documentation included to show you how to use features.

## Key features

- Line weight and multiple colors
- Square and circle shapes
- Add text with various fonts
- Resizable and isometric grids
- Save, export to PDF, and print
- Line snap and ortho modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Pack - Khaki | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack - Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack - Orange | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack - Green | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack - More Blue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack - Purples | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack - Pinks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack - Yellow | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Graph Paper?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Color and shape options available
- 💾 Save and export functionality (PDF, email)
- ⚡ Quick sketching for basic designs
- 🏗️ Useful for floor plans and layouts
- 📐 Measuring tool included
- 🎯 Snap-to-grid feature for alignment

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 App crashes when zoomed in
- 🐛 Cannot open saved files without crashing
- ❌ Limited drawing capabilities
- ❌ No freehand drawing or handwriting support
- ❌ No eraser tool (only full undo)
- ❌ Cannot edit or move objects after creation
- ❌ No zoom/pan functionality despite help documentation
- ❌ Inconsistent snap-to-grid behavior
- ❌ Poor text handling and rendering
- ❌ No landscape mode support
- ❌ No ability to fill individual squares
- ⚠️ Unresponsive UI buttons requiring multiple taps
- ⚠️ Drawing lines in unintended directions
- ⚠️ Imprecise and unreliable eraser tool

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening saved documents
- App crashes when zoomed in
- App crashes when adding text
- App crashes when using measurement/distance tool
- App crashes when drawing lines while zoomed
- App crashes when inserting words into drawings
- Saved files become corrupted or inaccessible
- Grid snap works horizontally but not vertically
- Unintended 'ghost lines' appear when tapping screen
- Undo button is difficult to target and triggers drawing instead
- Redo button does not function
- Text appears tiny and distorted
- Saved files don't reopen properly
- Drawing appears off-grid after reopening
- Printing cuts off image or prints off-center
- Grid lines don't print with image
- Multi-touch causes crosshairs to freeze
- Recent updates broke existing functionality
- Performance issues with slow/laggy drawing
- Unwanted recurring charges reported

**Most requested features**

- Eraser tool for selective line deletion
- Zoom in/out capability
- Pan/scroll functionality for larger canvases
- Freehand drawing mode
- Ability to move and edit objects after placement
- Fill/color bucket tool for squares and shapes
- Curved lines and diagonal lines
- Text editing and deletion capabilities
- Landscape mode orientation
- Larger default grid squares
- More color options (orange, purple, green)
- Ability to duplicate elements
- Dimension input by keyboard
- More measurement units (feet, not just inches)
- Ability to save designs as reusable templates
- Arrows and curved line tools
- Greek letters and equation support
- Rotation tool for objects
- Improved printing with proper centering
- Better Apple Pencil support
- Larger toolbar buttons for easier selection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-paper/id592051544/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Junk

*2025-06-30, version 4.7*

This does not work.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2021-10-16, version 4.7*

I downloaded this to work on patterns which require squared paper and this is useless. It doesn’t allow me to actually work within the squares so a total waste of money.

### 1/5 — Clunky and difficult to use.

*2020-08-16, version 4.7*

I wanted to use it to graph pictures by colour blocking the squares. No such luck, just too clunky to use.

### 1/5 — Waste of money!

*2020-06-11, version 4.7*

Don’t bother with this. I wanted a simple gridded ‘graph paper’ on my ipad, that i could manually plot data points; this seemed the answer, the only app that seemed to be a drawing app, including a graph grid. The grid has snaps, that snap beautifully to the intersections on the horizontal axis, but only snap OFF the intersections on the vertical axis. Terribly frustrating. Also won’t let you hand write text or figures (using Apple pen) even when on free form lines; keeps zapping off in all directions. Painful eraser tool, imprecise and unreliable, picks up some lines but not others. Disappointing, and a rip off.

### 1/5 — Used to be good...

*2018-09-24, version 4.7*

I really liked the simplicity of this app when I first got it, but each update seems to mess it up more. Now I can't even get the cursor to start ON a grid line. Very frustrating.

### 1/5 — Fake reviews

*2018-09-23, version 4.7*

I purchased this to simply enable me to put rough diagrams of frame work on a house I'm renovating. Sorry but I've got to say this app is rubbish. Very poor at everything including drawing a straight line. Even moving the grid too a new section of paper is difficult if not impossible. The measurement tool is awful. Making two lines the same length is impossible. Even tapping the screen puts "ghost lines" in that you don't even intend to make. There are free apps that are much better than this scam app. I do not recommend this and would appreciate it if I would get a refund. The app is trash.

### 1/5 — Absolutely Horrible

*2018-07-29, version 4.7*

Trust me when I say this app is app is Impossible to use. In my opinion The owner is stealing money from people.

### 2/5 — Owner

*2018-05-15, version 4.5*

Would be nice if it allowed one to change a dimension by keying it in and it updating the size of the object.  Would also be nice if there was more options besides inches, like feet.  Would also be great if you could enter in equations on the lines.  Not be able to solve them, just be able to show them.  To limited so I gave it a 2 stars.

### 2/5 — Please upgrade

*2018-04-29, version 4.5*

Would be better if you could write nicer with the apple pen.

### 1/5 — Hmm ...

*2017-10-10, version 4.5*

I just bought this app, I need to be able to fill in blocks to create a pattern.  Also need it to be in landscape mode.  Simple actions to ask for.  I was skeptical spending the 2 dollars, I was right, should have saved my money.

## Frequently asked questions about Graph Paper

### What can I do with Graph Paper?

Graph Paper allows you to create digital graph paper for various uses. You can map out locations in games like Minecraft, graph coordinates for math or engineering, design cross-stitch patterns, or simply sketch out ideas. The app provides drawing tools, text options, and different paper grid types to facilitate your creative process.

### What drawing features are available?

The app offers a range of drawing tools including adjustable line weight, multiple color options (with more available for purchase), different line types (solid, dashed, dots), and the ability to draw squares and circles. It also includes helpful features like line snap and ortho modes, along with coordinate tooltips.

### How can I save and share my creations?

You can save your drawings within the app to continue working on them later. Additionally, you can export your work in several formats: save it as a picture to your camera roll, email it as a PDF, or print it directly from the application.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. However, it offers additional colors and potentially other enhancements through in-app purchases, allowing you to expand its functionality.

### What kind of paper grids does the app support?

Graph Paper provides a resizable grid that you can customize to your needs. It also includes specialized paper types such as an isometric paper grid and blueprint paper, offering versatility for different design and mapping requirements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7 — 2018-06-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Fixed an issue exporting to PDF was not adding the .pdf extension
- Fixed an issue when emailing a Drawing, the drawing would not open.

### 4.6 — 2018-06-01

- Fixed an issue where In-app purchases were not fully restored in some cases.
- Various bug fixes and UI enhancements

### 4.5 — 2017-06-15

Wow, was that a long break? I have update Graph Paper!

I promise I am going to add more features to Graph Paper. I know I have neglected it.

Here is a list of changes

- Updated for 64-bit!
- Swipe to delete old files in the open view (I can't believe I didn't include that. Ever.)
- Updated UI for flat design
- When you save a file, you can now clear the entire name with the [X]
- Better rendering of measurement arrows and text
- Other bug fixes


A NOTE ABOUT OPENING OLDER FILES
Your older files (GPF2 and GPF) will be converted to GPF3 (64-bit safe) on save.
Users who have a version of Graph Paper prior to this release cannot open GPF3 files, because their version of Graph Paper is not 64-bit. 


Here is what I want to add to GraphPaper 5:
- Importing images from Camera Roll
- Adding Basic Shapes (Stars, Swirls, Diamonds)
- Adding Shape Packages (Landscaping, Electronics, etc..)

Tell me what you want include! visit www.exohive.com

### 4.3 — 2014-05-09

Fixed an issue where the app crashes when distance tool tip is enabled.

Fixed and issues where ortho was not responding to snap.

### 4.2 — 2014-04-20

- Under the hood fixes
- Updated help section
- Updated the saving of project files so they can be shared with a MacOS version. Yeah, that's coming soon.

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## More apps by Adam McElhaney

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All apps by Adam McElhaney: https://appshunter.io/developer/298654663

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