Comparison

Grid # vs Draw Grid on Image

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

Draw Grid on Image

Overlay a customizable grid onto your images to maintain drawing proportions. Choose from various grid types, paper sizes, and units. Adjust line width and color for precise visual guides. Save your grid images to your camera roll with the Pro version.

Highlights
  • Add grid overlay to images
  • Multiple grid types (rectangle, square)
  • Customizable grid dimensions
  • Selectable paper sizes and units
  • Adjustable line width and color
  • Save grid images (Pro version)
Features
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This grid tool will help you keep proportion of drawing object. We can draw a layer of grid on top of your image. Hope it helps. Features: 1. Add grid on image. 2. There are 6 types of grids you can choose: - Rectangle (Set rows & cols) - Rectangle (Set row height & col width) - Square (Set rows only) - Square (Set cols only) - Square (Set row height only) - Square (Set col width only) 3. There are 6 paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) with 2 unit types (cm, inch). 4. You can change line width (from 0.5 to 10). 5. You can change line color. 6. Save grid image to Camera Roll (Pro version only).

Screenshots

Grid #4 screens
Draw Grid on Image4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Draw Grid on Image at fortnightly against Grid #'s every 3 months. Grid #'s advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 201) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grid # sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Draw Grid on Image sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grid # holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid # has 10K ratings behind it against 201, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 65% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid # ships an update every 3 months, Draw Grid on Image fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grid # versus Draw Grid on Image: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid #Draw Grid on Image
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better4.4 (201 ratings)
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews — better65.2% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better201
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金鹏 王Thang Do

Customer experience

Grid #

All ratings10,077 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.9%

Draw Grid on Image

All ratings197 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative32.6%

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

Draw Grid on Image

From 201 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use and efficient
  • 👍 Saves time on manual gridding
  • ✨ Helpful for projects and drawing
  • 💯 Highly recommended by users
  • ✅ Simple and functional

Room to improve

  • 😠 Too many intrusive ads
  • 👎 Useless for macOS
  • 💰 Misleading free claims, actually paid
  • 🚫 Cannot save photos without upgrading
  • 🐛 Incorrect grid dimensions

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

Draw Grid on Image

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Ads cannot be turned off
  • App is not functional on macOS
  • Incorrect grid dimensions when inputting values
  • Cannot save photos without upgrading
  • Cannot use own photos without upgrading
Show 2 more
  • Charges money even after uninstalling
  • App is paid, not free as advertised

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add user manual
  • Add numbering to grid cells
  • Improve accuracy of paper section sizes
  • Add black border option for grid lines
  • Add white and black filter option
Show 4 more
  • Add option to save images to device
  • Add Vietnamese language support
  • Add option for square rows and columns
  • Add 'letter' sized paper print option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Grid #

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

Draw Grid on Image

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Grid # free?
Grid # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw Grid on Image free?
Draw Grid on Image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grid # or Draw Grid on Image?
Grid # is rated higher. Grid # averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Draw Grid on Image averages 4.4 from 201 ratings.
Do Grid # or Draw Grid on Image have ads?
Both Grid # and Draw Grid on Image show ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid # or Draw Grid on Image?
Grid # ships an update every 3 months, and Draw Grid on Image fortnightly. Most recently, Grid # was updated on October 30, 2026 and Draw Grid on Image on October 24, 2026.

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