GridMaker vs Ella Verbs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Ella Verbs
Master Spanish verb conjugations with structured lessons and intelligent quizzes. This app focuses on understanding grammar patterns rather than rote memorization, helping you speak Spanish confidently. Progress through 50 levels, track your CEFR level, and practice with various methods.
- 50 levels of bite-sized lessons
- 2,300+ verbs with guides
- Smart Quizzes with spaced repetition
- CEFR level tracking
- Multiple practice modes (typing, flashcards, speaking)
- Spanish verb sudoku puzzle
- Offline access
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Spanish verbs don't have to be scary. Whether you're just starting to learn Spanish or pushing toward fluency, verb conjugation is usually what holds you back. It's the missing piece of Spanish grammar that keeps you from speaking confidently. Other apps make you memorize. We teach you to understand, so conjugation finally clicks and you can actually hold a conversation. Ella Verbs is the Spanish verb app built for learners who want real progress. How Ella Verbs works: Learn a concept → Quiz until it clicks → Level up. That's it. No games, no fluff. Just a clear path from present tense to subjunctive, broken into 50 manageable levels. Our Smart Quizzes use spaced repetition (SRS) to target the patterns you're struggling with — not just individual words, but the tenses and verb types that aren't clicking yet. You practice what actually needs work, not what you already know. What learners are saying: "In 22 days I've learned more than in all the years before." "I am not afraid to form sentences or speak anymore." "Learned more in 3 days than 3 years on Duolingo." "Great for beginners but essential for serious learners." We're rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 15,000+ reviews. What you get: • 50 levels of bite-sized lessons and quizzes covering 18 tenses • 2,500+ verbs with full English translations, synonyms, and step-by-step conjugation guides • Smart Quizzes with built-in spaced repetition (SRS) — targets weak patterns, not just individual verbs • CEFR level tracking (A1 → C2) so you know exactly where you stand • Practice your way: typing, multiple choice, flashcards, listening, speaking, or sentences in context • Spanish verb sudoku: a fun puzzle to practice while still promoting learning • Full lessons on tricky topics like ser vs. estar and reflexive verbs • Works offline: on your phone, tablet, or the web Built by learners, for learners: We're Jane and Brian: an Irish couple living in Spain, learning Spanish ourselves. We built Ella Verbs because we couldn't find a method that actually taught conjugation instead of just drilling it. Since we're a small team, we personally read and respond to every email (really). We release updates almost weekly and have shipped 50+ improvements each year since launch. Have an idea or question? Reach us at jane@ellaverbs.com or brian@ellaverbs.com. We also offer free access through our Give Back program for those who need it. More features: • Milestone levels testing verbs in real sentence contexts • Custom quiz builder—choose your tenses, verbs, and practice styles • Create your own verb lists to study (Pro) • Daily streak tracking across devices • Both European Spanish (with vosotros) and Latin American Spanish • Dark mode and extensive customization options Tenses covered (18 total): Indicative mood: • Present (El Presente) • Present Continuous (El Presente Progresivo) • Informal/Near Future (El Futuro Próximo) • Preterite (El Pretérito Indefinido or El Pretérito Perfecto Simple) • Imperfect (El Pretérito Imperfecto) • Present Perfect (El Pretérito Perfecto) • Past Perfect (El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto) • Future (El Futuro Simple) • Future Perfect (El Futuro Perfecto) • Conditional (El Condicional Simple) • Conditional Perfect (El Condicional Perfecto) Subjunctive mood: • Present Subjunctive (El Presente de Subjuntivo) • Imperfect Subjunctive (El Imperfecto de Subjuntivo) • Present Perfect Subjunctive (El Pretérito Perfecto de Subjuntivo) • Past Perfect Subjunctive (El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto de Subjuntivo) • Future Subjunctive (El Futuro de Subjuntivo) • Future Perfect Subjunctive (El Futuro Perfecto de Subjuntivo) Imperative mood: • Imperative, affirmative & negative (El Imperativo) By using Ella Verbs you agree to our terms (https://ellaverbs.com/terms) and privacy policy (https://ellaverbs.com/privacy). Learn more at https://ellaverbs.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ella Verbs at 98% against GridMaker's 52%. Ella Verbs also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.2). GridMaker's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Ella Verbs is free to download; GridMaker costs $0.99 up front. GridMaker sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Ella Verbs sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ella Verbs holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ella Verbs has 5.5K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of GridMaker's written reviews are positive against 98% of Ella Verbs's.
GridMaker ships an update every 3 months, Ella Verbs every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GridMaker | Ella Verbs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (41 ratings) | 4.9 (5.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | 98.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 5.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NNN Software | Tauro Software SL |
Customer experience
GridMaker
Ella Verbs
User reviews
GridMaker
From 41 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Flexible grid customization
- 🎨 Good color options
- 🖨️ Printable output
- 🖼️ Import image feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 Cannot draw/erase lines easily
- 🤔 Non-intuitive interface
- 📉 Poor image quality on upload
- 🚫 Limited editing features
- 💸 In-app purchases for basic features
Ella Verbs
From 5.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent for learning verb conjugations
- 🚀 Efficient and intuitive learning experience
- 💡 Customizable quizzes and practice options
- 👍 Helpful explanations and examples
- 👍 Responsive and supportive developers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with progress tracking
- 🔍 Could use more variety in quiz questions
Bugs and 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
Ella Verbs
Reported bugs
2 issues- Loading issues for some users
- Inconsistent behavior when passing level-up quizzes
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to listen to full sentences in quizzes
- Option to download verb dictionary for offline use
In-app purchases
GridMaker
- 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
Ella Verbs
- Ella Pro Monthly$6.491 Month
- Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Ella Pro Annual$29.991 Year
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- Pro Annual$39.991 Year
- Pro Annual (Family)$69.991 Year
- Ella Pro Lifetime$99.99
- Pro Lifetime$119.99
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