# GridMaker vs Ella Verbs

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GridMaker | Ella Verbs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridmaker/id1154310963/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ella-verbs-learn-spanish/id1405230721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **98.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NNN Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/906118789) | [Tauro Software SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/964854702) |

## What reviewers say

### GridMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridmaker/id1154310963)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hexagon Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Log Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Polar Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ancestry Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brick Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spider Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Triangle Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Credit | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Flexible grid customization
- 🎨 Good color options
- 🖨️ Printable output
- 🖼️ Import image feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot draw/erase lines easily
- 🤔 Non-intuitive interface
- 📉 Poor image quality on upload
- 🚫 Limited editing features
- 💸 In-app purchases for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot erase lines
- Cannot undo basic writing/lines
- Restart needed after drawing unintended line
- Green grid stays on projects
- Text centering not working

**Requested features**

- Select and colorize cells/columns/grids
- Copy feature
- Modify individual rows (horizontally and vertically)
- Substitute colors in imported pictures
- Undo/erase functionality for lines


### Ella Verbs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ella-verbs-learn-spanish/id1405230721)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ella Pro Monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Ella Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual (Family) | $69.99 | per year |
| Ella Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for learning verb conjugations
- 🚀 Efficient and intuitive learning experience
- 💡 Customizable quizzes and practice options
- 👍 Helpful explanations and examples
- 👍 Responsive and supportive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with progress tracking
- 🔍 Could use more variety in quiz questions

**Reported bugs**

- Loading issues for some users
- Inconsistent behavior when passing level-up quizzes

**Requested features**

- Ability to listen to full sentences in quizzes
- Option to download verb dictionary for offline use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GridMaker free?

GridMaker costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ella Verbs free?

Ella Verbs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GridMaker or Ella Verbs?

Ella Verbs is rated higher. GridMaker averages 3.2 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Ella Verbs averages 4.9 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do GridMaker or Ella Verbs have ads?

Neither GridMaker nor Ella Verbs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GridMaker or Ella Verbs?

GridMaker ships an update every 3 months, and Ella Verbs every 3 days. Most recently, GridMaker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Ella Verbs on October 14, 2026.

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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.*