Comparison

Isometric Paper vs GridMaker

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

Head to head
About

Isometric Paper

Create isometric drawings of various solid objects. This tool allows users to visualize and sketch 3D shapes in an isometric perspective.

Highlights
  • Draw isometric views
  • Visualize solid objects
  • 3D shape sketching
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With this app you can draw isometric views of several solids.

About

GridMaker

Create precise grids for various purposes, including crafting and art. Features include customizable line colors, labeling, and image placement for analysis. Export grids as PNG, PDF, or SVG.

Highlights
  • Customizable grid and dot patterns
  • Adjustable line weights and colors
  • Row and column labeling
  • Image placement for analysis
  • Paint tool with custom palettes
  • Export as PNG, PDF, SVG
Features
Currently charting
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Create accurate grids in inches or metric to print or share as PNG, PDF or SVG. Includes Paint Tool with built-in color palettes or add colors to create unlimited custom pallets from images, live camera, color wheel, RGB or HSB codes. Place image behind any grid for analysis or artist grid method. No ads or tracking. Purchase includes 3 papers GRID, DIAGONAL, DOT: — GRID — • Set to square or rectangle grid. • Adjust grid line weight. Set grids to an exact size — perfect for knitters and crafters! Up to four line colors on a grid, special feature adds custom line colors. • Label rows & columns with numbers [1,2,3] or letters [A,B,C] and set starting corner, values, and stepping. • Label grid axes. • Place axis and label. • Add diagonal lines to split grid into half- or quarter- triangles. • Place a center-dot with adjustable placement. — DOT (ISOMETRIC) — • 5 dot styles. • Set to isometric or rectangular dot pattern. • Specify exact dot spacing, then connect dots with horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines. • Place a center-dot anywhere on the page. • Label rows & columns with numbers [1,2,3] or letters [A,B,C]. Set starting corner. — DIAGONAL — • Adjust grid line weight. • Divide & sub-divide blocks. Add spacing between blocks, grid, and center-point. — InApp PURCHASES — Add 8 hard-to-find specialty papers. Buy any five papers (or purchase the ’All Papers Forever’ BUNDLE) to unlock all papers forever. Credit is given for every purchase so that on purchase of any fifth paper the bundle is instantly added: Hexagon Brick Log-Log & Semi-Log Polar Spider Ancestry Music Triangle (Ternary) — FEATURES OF ALL PAPERS — √ Paint Tool. Color grid. Make custom color palettes. Add annotations. √ Place an image under any grid, then adjust size and placement. √ Metric (cm or mm) and Inch settings for grid and page size. √ Choice of Print Settings for standard papers (such as 8.5x11 or A4) with adjustable margins, or set page at a custom size. √ Print or share grids as a PDF, PNG or SVG to other apps for further editing — even as templates to laser or pattern cutting machines. √ Share painted grids as a PNG or PDF. √ Work up close using pinch-n-zoom. √ Show multiple grids on a page with tiling. √ Up to four grid line colors, special feature adds custom line colors. √ Title grid with choice of font, size, bold/italic, and color. √ Place a center-point on several papers. √ Library of templates (Quick Picks) offer inspiration and a short cut to creating grids. √ Purchases work on all devices — iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Don’t see the paper or feature you need? Send an email and we’ll see what we can do!

Screenshots

Isometric Paper3 screens
GridMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Isometric Paper at Free against GridMaker's $0.99. Isometric Paper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (3.5 vs 3.2). GridMaker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Isometric Paper is free to download; GridMaker costs $0.99 up front. GridMaker sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Isometric Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Isometric Paper holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Isometric Paper's written reviews are positive against 52% of GridMaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Isometric Paper ships an update every 16 months, GridMaker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Isometric Paper versus GridMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIsometric PaperGridMaker
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.5 (41 ratings) — better3.2 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4141
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeiko EtzoldNNN Software

Customer experience

Isometric Paper

All ratings41 ratings
Positive61.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral14.8%
Negative25.9%

GridMaker

All ratings41 ratings
Positive56.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.9%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.9%

Bugs and requests

Isometric Paper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GridMaker

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Cannot erase lines
  • Cannot undo basic writing/lines
  • Restart needed after drawing unintended line
  • Green grid stays on projects
  • Text centering not working
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  • Poor image quality when uploaded
  • Cannot draw on grid lines, only shade squares
  • In-app purchases not listed on page (historical)
  • One step omitted in instructions (historical)

Requested features

21 requests
  • Select and colorize cells/columns/grids
  • Copy feature
  • Modify individual rows (horizontally and vertically)
  • Substitute colors in imported pictures
  • Undo/erase functionality for lines
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  • Restore recently deleted grids
  • Kaleidoscope function
  • Random generator
  • Free form constructions
  • Divide grid with odd numbers
  • Add left/right/top/customizable margins
  • Optimize for iPad Pro
  • Make half square triangles easily
  • Draw lines along grid lines
  • Add labels and number graphs
  • Lined paper option
  • Combine multiple patterns on one paper
  • More line thickness and color options
  • Improve text centering
  • Improve drawing and editing features
  • More modern feel and interface

In-app purchases

None

Isometric Paper

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

GridMaker

One-time12
  • Hexagon Graph Paper$0.99
  • Log Graph Paper$0.99
  • Polar Graph Paper$0.99
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  • Ancestry Graph Paper$0.99
  • Brick Graph Paper$0.99
  • Spider Graph Paper$0.99
  • Sheet Music Paper$0.99
  • Triangle Graph Paper$0.99
  • Purchase Credit$0.99
  • Purchase Credit$2.99
  • Purchase Credit$3.99
  • Purchase Credit$4.99

Questions

Is Isometric Paper free?
Isometric Paper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridMaker free?
GridMaker costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Isometric Paper or GridMaker?
Isometric Paper is rated higher. Isometric Paper averages 3.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while GridMaker averages 3.2 from 41 ratings.
Do Isometric Paper or GridMaker have ads?
Neither Isometric Paper nor GridMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Isometric Paper or GridMaker?
Isometric Paper ships an update every 16 months, and GridMaker every 3 months. Most recently, Isometric Paper was updated on October 6, 2026 and GridMaker on October 12, 2026.

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