Comparison

Gridy vs Doodle Grid for Artists

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

Head to head
About

Gridy

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
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Gridy helps artists draw their digital images using Grid Method Drawing! Gridy applies a grid to your image, and allows you to use it as a reference when drawing! Starting a drawing will be easier, as you don’t have to find a complex solution to set up a grid reference on a digital image. Gridy is here to help artists - from beginners to seasoned vets. Some Features of Gridy • Images are imported from Photos app • Customization of grid row & column count, grid line color and grid line width • iCloud sync between your iOS devices • Works in landscape and portrait orientation • Dark Mode • Allows a max of 100 row/column count and a minimum of 5 row/column count

About

Doodle Grid for Artists

This app offers a modern approach to transferring and scaling artwork, allowing artists to create drawings and paintings of any size. It provides a more flexible and time-saving alternative to traditional gridding methods, minimizing distortion and offering an easy-to-use interface.

Highlights
  • Transfer and scale artwork
  • Flexible doodle grids
  • Time-saving grid creation
  • Free-flowing shapes
  • Easy interface for image adjustment
  • Minimizes distortion
  • Versatile for various art mediums
Features
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Introducing Doodle Grid by Da Vinci Eye - the fun, innovative app that simplifies the way you transfer and scale your artwork! Ditch the traditional grid methods and embrace the world of Doodle Grids, also known as Lazy Grids or Scribble Grids. With this app, artists of all levels can easily create stunning drawings and paintings of any size, from small sketches to grand murals. Doodle Grids provide several advantages over traditional gridding systems: - Time-saving: No need to spend hours measuring and drawing precise lines for your grid. - More freedom: Create unique, free-flowing shapes instead of being confined to rigid squares. - Easy-to-use interface: Quickly adjust opacity and position your reference image with just a few taps. - Versatile: Suitable for various art mediums and styles, from detailed portraits to abstract pieces. - Minimizes distortion: Helps you maintain accurate proportions without the risk of distortion from straight lines and angles. Whether you're working on a detailed portrait, a vibrant landscape, or a captivating abstract piece, Doodle Grid is your go-to companion. Download now and elevate your creative process!

Screenshots

Gridy3 screens
Doodle Grid for Artists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Doodle Grid for Artists at 4.8 against Gridy's 3.7. Doodle Grid for Artists also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 23 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doodle Grid for Artists holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Grid for Artists has 64 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Gridy's written reviews are positive against 86% of Doodle Grid for Artists's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gridy ships an update every 23 months, Doodle Grid for Artists every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gridy versus Doodle Grid for Artists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridyDoodle Grid for Artists
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)4.8 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings764 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSahil GangeleDa Vinci Eye LLC

Customer experience

Gridy

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Doodle Grid for Artists

All ratings62 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gridy

No in-app purchases

None

Doodle Grid for Artists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gridy free?
Gridy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Doodle Grid for Artists free?
Doodle Grid for Artists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gridy or Doodle Grid for Artists?
Doodle Grid for Artists is rated higher. Gridy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Doodle Grid for Artists averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.
Do Gridy or Doodle Grid for Artists have ads?
Neither Gridy nor Doodle Grid for Artists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gridy or Doodle Grid for Artists?
Gridy ships an update every 23 months, and Doodle Grid for Artists every 5 months. Most recently, Gridy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Doodle Grid for Artists on November 12, 2026.

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