# Grid Painter — Ultimate Grid Painting Tool

> App to overlay customizable grids on images for drawing and painting reference. (iPhone/iPad app by bigpantsgroup LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-painter/id1089049611 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [bigpantsgroup LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/315959079)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 393 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-painter/id1089049611/reviews.md

## What is Grid Painter?

GridPainter is the premium application to use compose your next masterpiece. It lets you quickly and easily place a grid onto an image for the purpose of using the grid technique of drawing and painting, the same method even Leonardo da Vinci used in his work.

With the portability of our devices and access to thousands of images at our fingertips, more artists than ever are using them as a reference for drawings. 

With GridPainter, the process of drawing accurately from your device is easier than ever. Simply select the photo you wish from your photo library or using the "Open In" functionality in Messages or email, and the app will scale your image and place the "fourths" style grid over the top.  

From the toolbar on top you will find easy to use controls. 

-Select a standard canvas or customize your canvas size.

-Customize your grid pattern from several different styles.

-Crop

We have also integrated some basic functions from our sister application NotanIzer so now you can

-Look at you image in color, gray scale, Notan,  3 Level, 4 level, or Levels

Everything is saved and you can work with your image in the app, or using the share menu, print, email, or export it to your photo library.

To create a drawing from the photo, simply draw a grid of the same proportions on your drawing material as your selected final project size and grid size. 

From there you can easily transfer the image by drawing whats in each square, letting the grid take care of the proper scaling and framing within your picture.

Great for when you need to draw a large drawing from a small reference photo, or for drawing complicated imagery. 

Features: 
-Select an image from your camera roll , import, or take a photo directly from the app
-Choose final image size
-Place a grid over the image using different grid types
-Change the grid size
-Change the grid color for best visibility over the image
-Select any canvas size or automatically choose the aspect ratio or use the Golden Ratio
-Scale and move your image to fit exactly where you want
-Save the project for later revisions
-Print or share your project with others

## Key features

- Overlay customizable grids on images
- Select photos from library or camera
- Choose grid styles and sizes
- Image filters (grayscale, Notan, etc.)
- Customizable canvas size
- Save, print, and share projects

## Chart rankings

- #139 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of Grid Painter?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎨 Great for drawing and painting accuracy
- 📐 Helpful for grids and composition
- 💡 Useful for value study and grayscale conversion
- ⏱️ Saves time for artists
- 🖼️ Customization of canvas and grid size
- ✨ Versatile tool for artists
- 🖌️ Good for portraiture and complex subjects
- ✅ Does Notan and value studies effectively
- 💯 Worth buying and highly recommended

**Cons**

- 🐛 Grid lines too thick
- 🔄 Rotation issues with square photos
- 🗂️ Cropping feature uses absolute values, not ratios
- 🚫 Inability to print with grid
- ⚠️ Cropping feature can freeze
- 📂 Saving/retrieving images can be unreliable
- 🖼️ Resizing issues without maintaining aspect ratio
- 📱 Crashing when changing canvas to Landscape

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot upload photos from desktop
- Grid width too thick even at lowest setting
- Photo library update message with no update available
- Grid would not reset
- App crashes when changing canvas to Landscape
- Resizing won't maintain aspect ratio and image disappears
- Stop work after last update
- Annoying bug: rotates square format photos with Notan/grayscale
- Cropping feature only allows absolute values (inches), not ratios
- Cropping feature freezes the page
- Cannot get saved images back
- Inability to print image with grid
- Email developers function freezes
- Crop feature does not work

**Most requested features**

- Allow uploading photos from desktop directly
- Lock canvas size and adapt photo to fit
- Approximate color in levels section for palette preview
- Sort projects
- Different grid styles (isometric, diagonal)
- Select grid opacity
- User-selectable number of rows and columns for grids
- Add movable lines for grid customization
- Combine multiple grids without screenshots
- Geometrically sound grid drawing method (X through corners, etc.)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-painter/id1089049611/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy to use and very versatile

*2026-07-14*

I have to reteach myself how to use the app when I am away from it for too long, but that being said I am perfectly able to reteach myself as it is so user friendly.  I highly recommend it.

### 5/5 — Best app for artists

*2026-05-24*

This is the best app for getting an accurate drawing and so helpful for seeing values

### 4/5 — Quite good

*2026-04-12*

Now I am getting the hang of it I am managing to get useful grids - It wont let me upload the photos I want to use from my desktop, but I am working round that by putting them into my photos library and then it lets me take them from there.

**Developer response:** I’m sorry you are having trouble with that. In the info button is a link to email support and we can help you figure it out

### 5/5 — Daily composition helper

*2026-03-18*

This program helps with my daily painting, and make sure the composition is sound

### 3/5 — Grid too thick

*2026-02-10, version 2.75*

Grid width, even at the lowest setting, is too thick.

### 5/5 — So helpful for drawing!

*2025-12-19*

This is a wonderful tool to save time when drawing buildings or birds! I don’t have to keep redrawing or erasing lines since the proportions are always correct with the grids. You can customize the size of the canvas which is also very helpful. Love this app!

### 5/5 — Useful tool

*2025-07-10*

Easy to use what is available.

### 5/5 — Does Notan, value and grid

*2025-05-17*

You don’t need to pay for the painters bundle. This does both effectively.

### 5/5 — Great Artist Tool

*2025-05-11, version 2.75*

Use this all the time to grid and print to size my designs

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2025-05-03*

I use grid painter almost everyday. It always works perfectly. I love the options to customize the size of the canvas and grid too. The ability to go from color, to notanize, to gray scale is very convenient too. This app is very worth buying and I am glad I found it.

## Frequently asked questions about Grid Painter

### What does Grid Painter do?

Grid Painter is an application designed to help artists create accurate drawings and paintings. It allows you to overlay a customizable grid onto any image, making it easier to transfer proportions and details from a reference photo to your canvas.

### What are the key features of Grid Painter?

Key features include selecting images from your photo library or camera, choosing from various grid styles and sizes, customizing canvas dimensions, and applying image filters like grayscale or Notan. You can also scale and move your image, save projects, and share them via print or export.

### How much does Grid Painter cost?

Based on the provided information, Grid Painter is a premium application, indicating it is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of images can I use with Grid Painter?

You can use any image from your device's photo library. The app also supports importing images through the "Open In" functionality from apps like Messages or email, and you can take a photo directly within the app.

### Who would benefit from using Grid Painter?

This app is ideal for artists, illustrators, and painters who utilize the grid technique for drawing and painting. It's particularly useful for those who need to accurately scale complex images or draw large pieces from smaller reference photos.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.79 — 2021-11-15

Picture no longer resets when changing between color, gray scale, or the Not an functions.
Some UI enhancements

### 2.78 — 2021-10-04

Added standard sized canvas selection or custom sized canvas selection.
Fixed aspect ration bug.

### 2.77 — 2021-05-30

Updated both iPhone an iPad for IOS14

### 2.76 — 2021-05-29

Fixed a crash affecting iPhones when importing a new image from the photo library or camera.

### 2.75 — 2021-05-26

Cleaned up photo permissions.

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## Related topics

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