GridMaker vs Geometry Calculator Plus
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!
Geometry Calculator Plus
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Geometry Calculator — the ultimate shape solver for students, engineers, architects, and anyone who works with measurements. Instantly calculate area, perimeter, volume, surface area, angles, diagonals, and dozens of other properties for 15 shapes — all in one beautifully designed app. Just enter what you know, and every result updates in real time. 15 Shapes. Every Property. • 2D Shapes - Circle, Rectangle, Square, Triangle, Parallelogram, Trapezoid, Regular Polygon, Ellipse — with full outputs including circumradius, inradius, diagonals, apothem, eccentricity, and more. • 3D Shapes - Cube, Cuboid, Sphere, Cylinder, Cone, Square Pyramid, Triangular Prism — with volume, surface area, lateral area, slant height, face areas, and space diagonals. Advanced Triangle Solver Solve any triangle from any combination of known values: • SSS - three sides • SAS - two sides and included angle • ASA - two angles and included side • AAS - two angles and non-included side • SSA - automatically detects and presents both solutions in the ambiguous case Outputs include all sides, all angles, area, perimeter, circumradius, and inradius. Live Shape Visualization Every shape is drawn in real time as you type. Pan and pinch to zoom on 2D shapes. Rotate and inspect 3D shapes freely with full camera control. Labels update dynamically to reflect your exact values. Step-by-Step Solutions Toggle step-by-step mode to see the exact formulas and intermediate calculations behind every result — perfect for learning, checking your work, or teaching. Full Unit Support Switch between mm, cm, m, inch, and ft from the toolbar. Area and volume units update automatically. Every result is always in the unit you choose. More Features • Tap any result to copy it to your clipboard instantly • Formula reference sheet covering every shape and unit conversion • Dark Mode fully supported • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type accessibility • No ads. No subscriptions. No account required. Perfect for students, teachers, engineers, architects, carpenters, designers, and anyone who needs fast, accurate geometry calculations. Thanks for your support, and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Calculator Plus at none against GridMaker's 12. GridMaker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On 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
GridMaker costs $0.99 and Geometry Calculator Plus $2.99 up front. GridMaker sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Geometry Calculator Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
GridMaker ships an update every 3 months, Geometry Calculator Plus every 23 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | GridMaker | Geometry Calculator Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.2 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NNN Software | Heng Jia Liang |
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
Geometry Calculator Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Geometry Calculator Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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