# Griddy Pro vs Code Drawer

The clearest difference is price: Code Drawer at $1.99 against Griddy Pro's $19.99. Code Drawer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 48%) and ads (none vs shown). Griddy Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (126 vs 24). On in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Griddy Pro costs $19.99 and Code Drawer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Griddy Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Griddy Pro has 126 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Griddy Pro's written reviews are positive against 83% of Code Drawer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Griddy Pro ships an update every 4 months, Code Drawer monthly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddy Pro | Code Drawer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-pro-split-pic-in-grids/id1114394167/reviews)** | [4.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-drawer/id1438149621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #149 |
| Size | 27 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [keang david](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031985855) | [Jinyu Meng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052803981) |

## What reviewers say

### Griddy Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-pro-split-pic-in-grids/id1114394167)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app allows users to split their photos into various grid layouts for a more impactful Instagram feed. It supports creating large grid posts and panoramic carousel posts, with options for watermarking and saving in high definition.

**Highlights:** Split photos into grid layouts, Create large grid posts, Make panoramic carousel posts, Add watermarks and logos, Save photos in HD, Easy posting instructions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 One-time payment appreciated
- ✨ Makes Instagram look professional
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps up with Instagram changes
- 💯 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Poor export quality
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🖼️ Photos distorted/stretched
- 🚫 No restore purchase option
- 🤔 Unclear billing/extra charges

**Reported bugs**

- Bad resolution/terribly compressed quality on export
- App keeps crashing when exporting carousel posts
- Trims photos and doesn't allow original size with watermark
- Sharing icon for Instagram not appearing after update
- Photos not saving to library after payment

**Requested features**

- Implement 'best nine' feature
- Add 2x2 grid option
- Allow export to vertical panoramas
- Add two frames (vertical or horizontal) export options
- Direct Instagram upload functionality


### Code Drawer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-drawer/id1438149621)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Organize, generate, and display your QR codes efficiently. Save links and QR codes in one place, import them from various sources, and generate new codes to save as images. Supports iCloud syncing and multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Save links and QR codes, Import QR codes (link, image, camera), Generate QR codes, iCloud Syncing, Home Screen and Control Widgets, Apple Watch App

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Griddy Pro free?

Griddy Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code Drawer free?

Code Drawer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Griddy Pro or Code Drawer?

Griddy Pro is rated higher. Griddy Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Code Drawer averages 4.2 from 24 ratings.

### Do Griddy Pro or Code Drawer have ads?

Griddy Pro shows ads; Code Drawer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Griddy Pro or Code Drawer?

Griddy Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Code Drawer monthly. Most recently, Griddy Pro was updated on October 2, 2026 and Code Drawer on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Griddy Pro or Code Drawer?

Griddy Pro currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Code Drawer at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*