# GridMaker vs Mushroom ID

The clearest difference is price: Mushroom ID at Free against GridMaker's $0.99. Mushroom ID also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (496 vs 41). GridMaker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Mushroom ID is free to download; GridMaker costs $0.99 up front. GridMaker sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Mushroom ID sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mushroom ID holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mushroom ID has 496 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 61% of Mushroom ID's.

GridMaker ships an update every 3 months, Mushroom ID every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GridMaker | Mushroom ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridmaker/id1154310963/reviews) | **[4.4 (496 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushroom-id-forage-identifier/id6476885414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **496** |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NNN Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/906118789) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### GridMaker

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

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


### Mushroom ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushroom-id-forage-identifier/id6476885414)

Identify mushrooms with AI by taking a picture. Learn about their edibility, season, and facts. Track your finds, build collections, and access foraging tools like a compass and flashlight.

**Highlights:** AI-powered mushroom identification, Edibility and detailed mushroom profiles, Snap History for past finds, Personalized mushroom collections, Foraging tools (compass, ruler, flashlight), Educational articles and popular mushroom sets

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access (3 days trial) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate identification
- 🔍 Extensive database
- 📚 Detailed mushroom info
- 🌳 Helpful for foraging
- 🤩 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive/hidden fees
- 🤔 Unreliable identification
- 🤯 Dangerous app
- 📵 Forced rating/freezing

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect mushroom identification
- App crashes/freezes

**Requested features**

- Live foraging map
- Offline mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GridMaker free?

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

### Is Mushroom ID free?

Mushroom ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GridMaker or Mushroom ID?

Mushroom ID is rated higher. GridMaker averages 3.2 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Mushroom ID averages 4.4 from 496 ratings.

### Do GridMaker or Mushroom ID have ads?

Neither GridMaker nor Mushroom ID shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GridMaker or Mushroom ID?

GridMaker ships an update every 3 months, and Mushroom ID every 6 weeks. Most recently, GridMaker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mushroom ID on October 22, 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.*