# Drawing Proportions vs Gridy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gridy at none against Drawing Proportions's 3. Gridy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Drawing Proportions's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (45 vs 7). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drawing Proportions sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Gridy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Drawing Proportions against 3.7 for Gridy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawing Proportions has 45 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Drawing Proportions's written reviews are positive against 50% of Gridy's.

Drawing Proportions ships an update every 2 months, Gridy every 23 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawing Proportions | Gridy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-proportions/id1490326761/reviews) | **[3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridy/id1504019093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [La Fáppbrica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470174145) | [Sahil Gangele](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072158691) |

## What reviewers say

### Drawing Proportions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-proportions/id1490326761)

This app helps artists identify and correct errors in their drawings by comparing them side-by-side with reference images. It offers tools to align images, add annotations, and apply measurement guides to ensure accurate proportions.

**Highlights:** Compare drawing to reference images, Align and inspect drawing areas, Add annotations to images, Apply measurement guides, Test drawing skills within the app

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $5.99 | one-time |


### Gridy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridy/id1504019093)

This app simplifies digital drawing by applying a grid overlay to your images. It acts as a reference tool, making it easier for artists of all levels to start and complete their work.

**Highlights:** Grid overlay for digital drawing, Import images from Photos app, Customizable grid settings, iCloud sync across devices, Supports dark mode, Landscape and portrait orientation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drawing Proportions free?

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

### Is Gridy free?

Gridy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drawing Proportions or Gridy?

Gridy is rated higher. Drawing Proportions averages 3.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Gridy averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Drawing Proportions or Gridy have ads?

Drawing Proportions shows ads; Gridy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drawing Proportions or Gridy?

Drawing Proportions ships an update every 2 months, and Gridy every 23 months. Most recently, Drawing Proportions was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gridy on November 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.*