# Sketchar vs Drawing Grid Maker +

The clearest difference is rating: Drawing Grid Maker + at 5.0 against Sketchar's 4.2. Sketchar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sketchar sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Drawing Grid Maker + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drawing Grid Maker + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketchar has 9.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sketchar ships an update every 3 weeks, Drawing Grid Maker + every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketchar | Drawing Grid Maker + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchar-ar-drawing-app/id1221482822/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-grid-maker-plus/id6777877245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 227 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SketchAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221482821) | [Erdem Kara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015700209) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketchar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchar-ar-drawing-app/id1221482822)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #174 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Learn to draw with augmented reality and AI-powered lessons. This app offers a comprehensive drawing tool, community contests, and personalized learning plans to enhance your artistic skills. Practice art to relieve stress and impress others with your creations.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality drawing guidance, AI-powered personalized learning plans, 550+ drawing lessons, Comprehensive drawing toolset, Community contests and collaboration, Stress relief through art practice

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Sketchar PRO | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| SketchAR PRO | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $42.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| SketchAR PRO | $69.99 | per year |
| Sketchar: Learn to Draw | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for projecting digital art
- 🚀 AR technology makes a superior stencil
- 👍 Helpful for learning to draw
- 👍 Amazing app, game changer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy AR tracking and detection
- 🐛 Laggy and unstable performance
- 💰 Overly restrictive free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- AR tracking frequently loses paper
- App crashes and resets progress
- Ads disrupt drawing and cause loss of work
- Brightness/lighting issues affect performance

**Requested features**

- Add more free drawing lessons and content
- Improve AR tracking and stability
- Allow drawing without full page detection
- Add more drawing tools and brushes for free users
- Improve organization and navigation of lessons


### Drawing Grid Maker +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-grid-maker-plus/id6777877245)

This app helps artists transfer images to paper using a customizable grid overlay. Break down complex drawings into manageable sections to improve accuracy and sketching skills. Ideal for beginners and hobbyists looking to enhance their drawing process.

**Highlights:** Customizable grid overlay on images, Adjustable grid size and divisions, Image manipulation under grid, Grid line color and transparency adjustment, Basic image import, Advanced grid styles and aspect ratios (Premium), Background removal (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketchar free?

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

### Is Drawing Grid Maker + free?

Drawing Grid Maker + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sketchar or Drawing Grid Maker +?

Drawing Grid Maker + is rated higher. Sketchar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Drawing Grid Maker + averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sketchar or Drawing Grid Maker + have ads?

Drawing Grid Maker + shows ads; Sketchar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sketchar or Drawing Grid Maker +?

Sketchar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drawing Grid Maker + every 2 months. Most recently, Sketchar was updated on October 19, 2026 and Drawing Grid Maker + on October 18, 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.*