# Grid Draw vs React Native Paper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: React Native Paper at none against Grid Draw's 4. React Native Paper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (95% vs 73%). Grid Draw's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid Draw sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. React Native Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

React Native Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid Draw has 185 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Grid Draw's written reviews are positive against 95% of React Native Paper's.

Grid Draw ships an update every 10 days, React Native Paper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Draw | React Native Paper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-draw-logo-and-icon-creator/id1434231512/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/react-native-paper/id1548934513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) | [Callstack.io](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278761390) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid Draw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-draw-logo-and-icon-creator/id1434231512)

Create and share original, vector-based iconography with a grid-based drawing tool. Supports SVG and PDF export, and syncs across devices. Ideal for logos, icons, and symmetrical art.

**Highlights:** Vector-based iconography creation, SVG and PDF export, Cross-device syncing, Grid-based drawing, Apple Pencil support, Community sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grid Draw for iOS | $0.99 | per month |
| Grid Draw Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Grid Draw Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Grid Draw Annual | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Surprisingly good overall
- 💡 Hidden gem for creative use
- 👍 Very useful for designers
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Shapes not cooperating
- 🐛 Unnecessarily hard to use
- 🐛 No paste button
- 🐛 Subscription required for features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when deleting
- Cannot draw
- Square makes a long line
- Circle does not cooperate
- Copy button present, but no paste button

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for batch export
- Option for off-grid shapes/angles
- One-time payment option
- Export in .svg format


### React Native Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/react-native-paper/id1548934513)

Explore and test various UI components from a popular React Native library. This application showcases the functionality of different elements, allowing developers to see them in action.

**Highlights:** Explore UI components, Test component functionality, Example application, React Native library showcase

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid Draw free?

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

### Is React Native Paper free?

React Native Paper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grid Draw or React Native Paper?

React Native Paper is rated higher. Grid Draw averages 4.4 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while React Native Paper averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Grid Draw or React Native Paper have ads?

Neither Grid Draw nor React Native Paper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Draw or React Native Paper?

Grid Draw ships an update every 10 days, and React Native Paper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid Draw was updated on October 1, 2026 and React Native Paper on October 3, 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.*