# Grid # vs Notan Live!

The clearest difference is price: Grid # at Free against Notan Live!'s $0.99. Grid # also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (10K vs 8). Notan Live!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Grid # is free to download; Notan Live! costs $0.99 up front. Grid # sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notan Live! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grid # holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid # has 10K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Grid #'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Notan Live!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid # | Notan Live! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-add-grid-on-image/id1033011034/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notan-live/id1356318552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金鹏 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/981158013) | [Ian Burns](https://appshunter.io/developer/720291524) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid #

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-add-grid-on-image/id1033011034)

Easily add customizable grids to your images for drawing and reference. Choose from various grid types, colors, and line styles. Advanced features allow for movable and rotatable grids, with options for multiple grid overlays.

**Highlights:** Add grids to images, Multiple grid types (rectangle, square), Customizable line colors and transparency, Adjustable line width, Add multiple grids, Movable and rotatable grids (pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More features & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for drawing and painting
- 👍 Easy to use and figure out
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🎨 Great for artists and beginners
- 👍 Versatile grid options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected for some users
- 🤔 Confusing to use without instructions
- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features
- 🔒 Upgrade purchase issues
- 🖼️ Can't save or export gridded images

**Reported bugs**

- Grid settings don't always stick
- Can't load or use certain images
- Upgrade purchase not recognized
- App stops working after updates

**Requested features**

- Add option to create square grids
- Include grid measurements/dimensions
- Provide more instructions and tutorials
- Allow rotating or flipping the grid
- Add ability to save gridded images


### Notan Live!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notan-live/id1356318552)

This tool helps artists visualize compositions by isolating light and shadow. It allows real-time adjustment of a luminosity threshold, displaying areas as black or white to aid in arrangement. Artists can switch between live view modes and save images.

**Highlights:** Real-time luminosity threshold adjustment, Compose with shadows only, Live view in Color, NOTAN, and B/W modes, Save images in any mode, Access camera roll, Return to live view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid # free?

Grid # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notan Live! free?

Notan Live! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grid # or Notan Live!?

Grid # is rated higher. Grid # averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Notan Live! averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Grid # or Notan Live! have ads?

Grid # shows ads; Notan Live! does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*