Comparison

GridMaker vs Craftsy

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

Head to head
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
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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!

About

Craftsy

Connect with fellow creators and learn new skills through expert-led video courses. Explore a wide range of crafts from quilting and knitting to baking and cooking. Get step-by-step guidance and downloadable resources to bring your creative ideas to life.

Highlights
  • Expert-led video instruction
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Downloadable patterns and recipes
  • Community of like-minded makers
  • Courses for all skill levels
  • Wide range of craft categories
Features
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Craftsy is the place for creative connection with other like-minded makers. Making isn't what you do, it's part of who you are. At Craftsy, we understand that handmade means more. We are home to a collective group of curious, driven doers who believe in the power of creating. From our expert instructors to our passionate employees - we’re here to answer your questions, share inside tips and ensure all of our members thrive in our community. Whether you are just getting started with a craft, or looking to advance your skills, our world class instruction is here to help. With instruction on quilting, sewing, knitting, crotchet, baking, cooking, cake decorating, and more, Craftsy instructors guide and encourage you, empowering you to take your ideas from thought to action. With step-by-step video instruction, along with downloadable patterns and recipes, Craftsy is the place for creative connection with other like-minded makers. Whether you are looking for a new project, a specific technique, an advanced challenge or a "hey I'm just getting started" class, you'll find the instruction you need to turn ideas into projects you can be proud of. Welcome to Craftsy! http://www.tnmpolicies.com/terms/ http://www.tnmpolicies.com/

Screenshots

GridMaker4 screens
Craftsy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Craftsy at Free against GridMaker's $0.99. Craftsy also leads on ratings volume (281 vs 41). GridMaker's advantage is rating (3.2 vs 1.9) and review sentiment (52% vs 11%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Craftsy is free to download; GridMaker costs $0.99 up front. GridMaker sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Craftsy sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GridMaker holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Craftsy has 281 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 11% of Craftsy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridMaker ships an update every 3 months, Craftsy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GridMaker versus Craftsy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridMakerCraftsy
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (41 ratings) — better1.9 (281 ratings)
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews — better10.9% of reviews
Number of ratings41281 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNNN SoftwareTN Marketing

Customer experience

GridMaker

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

Craftsy

All ratings281 ratings
Positive17.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative77.6%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive10.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative82.1%

User reviews

GridMaker

From 41 App Store ratings

What 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

Craftsy

From 281 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ 5 star reviews
  • 🎨 Great variety of content
  • 🤩 Amazing app
  • 👍 Fantastic app
  • 🎓 Excellent source of hobby help

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Confusing membership and pricing
  • 🤖 Buggy app with crashes and login issues
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💸 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤔 Unclear what is included in membership

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
Show 16 more
  • 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

Craftsy

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Login issues and unable to access account
  • Downloaded content disappears
  • Search and navigation is broken
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow downloading of class materials
  • Improve search and organization of classes
  • Add ability to save progress in classes
  • Integrate app and website functionality
  • Provide better customer support

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
16 purchases

Craftsy

Subscriptions12
  • Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$10.001 Month
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  • Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$11.001 Month
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$89.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$97.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly$97.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$112.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly2 variants$112.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$122.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$122.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$124.991 Year
One-time4
  • TVOD Tier10 - 50% Off$4.99
  • TVOD Tier40 - 75% Off$9.99
  • TVOD Tier40 - 50% Off$19.99
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  • TVOD Tier54 - 50% Off$34.99

Questions

Is GridMaker free?
GridMaker costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Craftsy free?
Craftsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GridMaker or Craftsy?
GridMaker is rated higher. GridMaker averages 3.2 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Craftsy averages 1.9 from 281 ratings.
Do GridMaker or Craftsy have ads?
Neither GridMaker nor Craftsy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridMaker or Craftsy?
GridMaker ships an update every 3 months, and Craftsy every 2 months. Most recently, GridMaker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Craftsy on October 16, 2026.

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