Threedi vs Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Threedi
Add realistic 3D text to your photos with a variety of templates and customization options. Easily manipulate text and lighting in 3D space to create unique visual effects for social media sharing.
- 10 3D text templates
- Free rotation of text and characters in 3D
- Four light types with adjustable direction and distance
- Photo reflection in typography
- Coloring for individual characters and faces
- Masking and exposure controls
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Back in 2026. Add real 3D text to your photos. Not a sticker — actual depth, light, and perspective. - 3D templates to start in seconds - Rotate as a whole, or letter by letter - 4 lights (Omni, Spot, Directional, Ambient) + backlight - Live light direction and distance - Photo reflection on the text - Real depth and perspective - Color each face. each letter. - Mask text behind a subject, or blend it into the photo No ads. No subscription. No data collected. Make titles for Instagram, Reels, YouTube thumbnails, and posters that sit in the scene. Made by a human.
Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing
Transform photos into drawing references with customizable grids. Adjust layout, colors, and spacing to achieve accurate artwork, from portraits to landscapes. Enhance your reference with image adjustments and color picking.
- Customizable grid layouts
- Adjustable rows, columns, and spacing
- Customizable line color, thickness, and transparency
- Overlay multiple grids
- Image to black and white conversion
- Brightness and contrast adjustment
- Color picking from image
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Draw with confidence, the easiest way to turn any photo into a perfectly proportioned drawing reference. Simply import an image, customize your grid, and recreate your artwork one section at a time. Whether you’re sketching portraits, painting on canvas, or practicing your drawing skills, Grid Maker helps you achieve accurate results. Create the Perfect Grid. Customize your reference exactly how you need it. * Multiple grid layouts for different drawing styles * Adjust rows, columns, grid size, and spacing * Customize line color, thickness, and transparency * Overlay multiple grids on a single image * Move and rotate the grid for precise positioning Enhance Your Reference. Prepare your image before you start drawing. * Convert photos to black and white * Adjust brightness and contrast * Pick colors directly from the image * Zoom and pan for fine details * Import images from your photo library Perfect For * Portrait drawing * Pencil sketching * Acrylic and oil painting * Canvas transfers * Art practice and education * Artists of every skill level Privacy Policy: https://digitalhole.github.io/Smartgridmaker.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Threedi at none against Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing's shown. Threedi also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 1). Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Threedi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Threedi against 4.0 for Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threedi has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Threedi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing's.
Threedi ships an update every 4 weeks, Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Threedi | Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (20 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeongun Kim | Digital Hole Pvt. Ltd. |
Customer experience
Threedi
Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing
In-app purchases
Threedi
- Threedi Unlock$4.99
Grid Maker for Artist, Drawing
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
- Enjoy Without Ads$19.99
