Comparison

Grid # vs DrawinGrid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grid #

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
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I believe there are always some people in this world who want to add grids to images, just like me. That's why I developed Grid#. Hope it helps. Features: 1. Add grid on image. 2. There are 5 types of grids you can choose: - a. Rectangle(Set rows & cols) - b. Square(Set rows only) - c. Square(Set cols only) - d. Rectangle(Set row height & col width) - e. Square(Set row height only)[pro feature] 3. The lines can be colourful. Use whatever RGB color you like. You can change lines' transparency. 4. You can change line width (from 1 to 20). 5. You can add multiple grids(at most 3) on the image. [grid 3 is pro feature] 6. You can pick colors from image. 7. There are 2 modes: - a. Fixed Grid: Grid cannot be moved nor be rotated. - b. Movable Grid[pro feature]: Grid can be move, or be rotated (Move two fingers around each other to rotate the grid)

About

DrawinGrid

Easily create custom grids over reference images and drawing surfaces. This tool simplifies image enlargement and transfer for artists, ensuring accurate proportions with every stroke. Achieve professional results with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Custom grid creation
  • Image enlargement tool
  • Reference image overlay
  • Drawing surface grid
  • Precise detail transfer
  • Proportion accuracy
Features
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DrawinGrid is a drawing companion and project manager built for artists who work from reference photos. Overlay an adjustable grid on any image, size and position it exactly how you need, and use it to keep proportions and perspective accurate as you sketch — on paper or digitally. Beyond the grid tool, DrawinGrid helps you manage your art from first reference to finished piece, so your projects, progress, and portfolio all live in one place. GRID & REFERENCE TOOLS - Load and crop any reference image - Adjustable grid settings — size, spacing, and style to match your workflow - Full-screen zoom and drag for close, accurate work - Export and save your gridded reference for later or for printing TRACING - AR Sketch — float your reference over the camera view and trace it straight onto paper - Trace on Screen — draw over your reference on the screen with a finger or stylus - Move, pinch and zoom the reference to line it up exactly where you want it - Undo and redo every stroke while you work - Export your finished tracing to save, share, or add to a project PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Organize your artwork into a personal project library - Track project timelines and hours spent, piece by piece - Sync and store your projects securely in the cloud AI-ASSISTED WORKFLOW - Let AI suggest project titles so you can spend less time naming files and more time drawing SHARE YOUR WORK - Publish a public gallery to showcase finished pieces - Optionally list and mark artwork as sold to share your work with buyers Whether you're a hobbyist filling a sketchbook or a working artist managing a full slate of commissions, DrawinGrid gives you the drawing aids and the organization to see every project through. Some features, including cloud sync, AI-assisted tools, and the public gallery, require an account and are intended for users aged 13 and over. In-app purchases are available for these pro features. EULA: https://drawinggrid.app/eula.html

Screenshots

Grid #4 screens
DrawinGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

Grid # and DrawinGrid both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of DrawinGrid's written reviews are positive against 66% of Grid #'s. DrawinGrid also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Grid #'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grid # sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DrawinGrid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Grid # against 4.7 for DrawinGrid. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 4.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Grid #'s written reviews are positive against 82% of DrawinGrid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid # ships an update every 3 months, DrawinGrid monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grid # versus DrawinGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid #DrawinGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings)4.7 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews81.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better4.9K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金鹏 王BUTTERFLYRAY LIMITED

Customer experience

Grid #

All ratings10,050 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.9%

DrawinGrid

All ratings4,941 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.2%

User reviews

Grid #

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

DrawinGrid

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Completely free and easy to use
  • 👍 Handy for drawing and art
  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills
  • 👍 No subscription trap

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy image loading and grid application
  • 🐛 Limited functionality (e.g. no ruler, unable to specify grid size)
  • 🐛 Clunky and not user-friendly for some
  • 🐛 Incompatible with older devices (e.g. iPhone SE)

Bugs and requests

Grid #

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

DrawinGrid

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Images not saving properly
  • Ads not removed after paid upgrade
  • Unable to load images from gallery

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow specifying number of rows and columns
  • Add more grid customization options
  • Provide instructions and definitions of terms
  • Improve image loading and grid application reliability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Grid #

One-time1
  • [More features & Remove Ads]$3.99
3 purchases

DrawinGrid

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$8.001 Month
  • Pro$86.001 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$10.00

Questions

Is Grid # free?
Grid # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrawinGrid free?
DrawinGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grid # or DrawinGrid?
DrawinGrid is rated higher. Grid # averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while DrawinGrid averages 4.7 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Grid # or DrawinGrid have ads?
Both Grid # and DrawinGrid show ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid # or DrawinGrid?
Grid # ships an update every 3 months, and DrawinGrid monthly. Most recently, Grid # was updated on September 24, 2026 and DrawinGrid on September 22, 2026.

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