Comparison

Tracing Buddy vs Grid Drawing Tool +

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tracing Buddy

Easily transfer images to a drawing surface using a grid system. Create drawing illusions with perspective distortion and anamorphic images. Offers various image filters and grid customization options.

Highlights
  • Drawing grid with customizable lines and subdivisions
  • Perspective distortion for anamorphic illusions
  • Image filters: line art, black & white, background removal
  • AR-guided distortion process
  • Manual distortion control
  • Save grid settings in projects
Features
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Tracing Buddy is a drawing grid and anamorphic images creation tool. Built for simplicity, Tracing Buddy allows you to easily transfer pictures to a drawing surface Using the perspective distortion functionality, now you can enter the world of drawing illusions. First, apply the distortion to your images and then transfer them to a drawing surface with a grid The app is optimized for both iPhone and iPad use, including Dark Mode support Grid Features: - Square divisions or choose the preferred aspect ratio - Change color and transparency of grid lines - Choose from four subdivision styles and change color and transparency as you wish - Change the grid background color and the transparency of your image - Change the scale and position of your image relative to the whole grid - Save grid settings in projects Image Features: - Choose from a regular image, line art style, black & white values, or remove backgrounds with the person detection filter -With the B&W and values filter you change your image to black & white, adjust shadows and highlights to you liking with the included tone curve and reduce the number of values in the picture to a more manageable amount. With the value selection tool you can inspect where values are placed in your image - Use the person detection filter to remove the backgrounds of pictures with people in them, change to a transparent or solid color background instead Anamorphic images: - Add perspective distortion to your images choosing from two method: AR or using a picture - In AR method let Tracing Buddy guide you through the whole process, you only need an iOS device equipped with AR capabilities - If you need more control about the distortion, you can take a picture from your phone or with external camera and apply the distortion manually, for this method to be effective, you need to know the dimensions of the surface you want to transfer your picture to Premium Features Add-on (either by subscription or lifetime purchase) required for: - Ad removal - Premium Image filters - Multiple Project management - PNG type export Privacy Policy: https://lafappbrica.com/tracing-buddy-privacy-policy Terms of use https://lafappbrica.com/tracing-buddy-terms/

About

Grid Drawing Tool +

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
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Grid Drawing Tool Grid Drawing Tool is a simple and practical app that helps you transfer images onto paper using a drawing grid. It is designed for artists, beginners, and hobbyists who want to improve accuracy while sketching or tracing. By overlaying a customizable grid on top of any image, you can break complex drawings into smaller, easier sections and recreate them step by step on your drawing surface. This makes it easier to maintain proportions and improve drawing skills over time. The app focuses on simplicity and usability, without requiring advanced drawing experience. Free Features Add grid overlay on images Adjustable grid size and divisions Move, scale, and position images under grid Change grid line color and transparency Basic image import from gallery Save simple grid setups Premium Features Advanced grid styles and aspect ratios Multiple project management Enhanced image filters for drawing (black & white, line art) Background removal for reference images Perspective / distortion tools for advanced tracing PNG export for high-quality results Ad-free experience Future premium updates Grid Drawing Tool is designed to help you focus on structure and proportions while drawing. It removes complexity so you can concentrate on learning and improving your sketching skills. Whether you're practicing portraits, objects, or perspective drawings, this tool helps you turn any reference image into a clear, structured guide. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tracing Buddy4 screens
Grid Drawing Tool +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Drawing Tool + at 5.0 against Tracing Buddy's 4.5. Tracing Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (935 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Tracing Buddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Grid Drawing Tool + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grid Drawing Tool + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tracing Buddy has 935 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tracing Buddy versus Grid Drawing Tool +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracing BuddyGrid Drawing Tool +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (935 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings935 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLa FáppbricaErdem Kara

Customer experience

Tracing Buddy

All ratings935 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative33.3%

Grid Drawing Tool +

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tracing Buddy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Zoom feature not working
  • Grid feature not working as expected
  • Lock feature not working properly
  • App only works once, can't reuse

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to crop photo inside the app
  • Easier way to start a new drawing
  • Ability to rotate image
  • Grid with numbered overlay and adjustable starting point
  • Grid size based on specific measurements

Grid Drawing Tool +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tracing Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Features$9.99
  • Premium Features$12.99
2 purchases

Grid Drawing Tool +

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Tracing Buddy free?
Tracing Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Drawing Tool + free?
Grid Drawing Tool + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tracing Buddy or Grid Drawing Tool +?
Grid Drawing Tool + is rated higher. Tracing Buddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 935 ratings, while Grid Drawing Tool + averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tracing Buddy or Grid Drawing Tool + have ads?
Both Tracing Buddy and Grid Drawing Tool + show ads.

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