Comparison

GridMaker vs Extramile Preschool

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
Currently charting
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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

Extramile Preschool

Features
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ExtraMile preschool application allows parents to communicate with their child's teachers and school authorities through a digital diary that offers various communication features, including the ability to share messages, files, images, and videos. This app facilitates easy chatting between parents and teachers, whether it's for formal schools, tuition classes, or hobby classes for children. With the ExtraMile preschool App, schools can effortlessly connect with parents of an entire class or individual parents with just a single click. This app enables image sharing, attendance taking, and engagement creation, making it a convenient tool for schools to communicate with parents. ExtraMile preschool App has features like- Easy communication between teachers and parents Daily updates on the child's activities Sharing of images and videos of the child Attendance tracking and leave management Digital diary for parents to connect with teachers and school authorities Timetable and exam schedule access Fee payment reminders and status updates Progress reports and academic performance tracking Direct messaging with teachers for query resolution Sharing of study materials and assignments Attendance tracking and performance monitoring Digital record-keeping for fees and payments Seamless communication with teachers Sharing of progress reports and performance updates Access to learning resources and study materials Real-time updates on attendance and leaves Key benefits to the Parents include: 1. Quick Chat with teachers and easy access to school 2. Attendance absence notification 3. Daily activity notifications 4. Share images, videos and files to any other app/email also. 5. Cab status notifications 6. Monthly Planner and Events 7. Manage all children in a single app Key benefits to the Schools include: 1. Brand building and High NPS 2. Reduced Costs and High Efficiency 3. Organised staff 4. Can be used for internal staff communication 5. Lesser phone calls from parents Parents & Students mutually benefit from ExtraMile preschool mobile app as it allows them to: 1. Stay connected anywhere, anytime 2. Get all info about institute in one place 3. See info for more than one child in same app 4. Ask queries to institute 5. Pay institute & activity fees online How it works? To stay connected with the school, your mobile number becomes your unique identifier. Therefore, it's crucial for the school to have your correct mobile number. The app allows up to three family members to be added for a single child. To connect with the school, the parent downloads the app and registers using their details. The system generates an OTP, and upon successful verification, you are automatically connected to the school. If you face any issues connecting, it may indicate that the school is not on our platform or that the school does not have your mobile number.

Screenshots

GridMaker4 screens
Extramile Preschool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Extramile Preschool at Free against GridMaker's $0.99. Extramile Preschool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). GridMaker's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Extramile Preschool is free to download; GridMaker costs $0.99 up front. GridMaker sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Extramile Preschool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridMaker ships an update every 3 months, Extramile Preschool every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GridMaker versus Extramile Preschool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridMakerExtramile Preschool
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB99 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNNN SoftwareAlok .

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

Extramile Preschool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Extramile Preschool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GridMaker free?
GridMaker costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Extramile Preschool free?
Extramile Preschool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GridMaker or Extramile Preschool have ads?
Neither GridMaker nor Extramile Preschool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridMaker or Extramile Preschool?
GridMaker ships an update every 3 months, and Extramile Preschool every 5 weeks. Most recently, GridMaker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Extramile Preschool on September 24, 2026.

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