# Gridy vs Grid Masters

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Masters at 5.0 against Gridy's 4.3. Grid Masters also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Gridy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid Masters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Gridy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grid Masters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gridy has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Gridy ships an update every 23 months, Grid Masters every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridy | Grid Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridy/id1504019093/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-masters/id6469782825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sahil Gangele](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072158691) | [Platinum Framing Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712658755) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Grid Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-masters/id6469782825)

This app simplifies architectural and structural drawing by generating precise grid line dimensions. It supports both imperial and metric units, allowing custom offsets for any construction job. Save time and money with accurate layouts and easily store or print your generated metrics.

**Highlights:** Generate grid line dimensions, Imperial and Metric support, Customizable offsets, Store jobs as PDF/PNG, Print generated metrics, Simplify construction layouts

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridy free?

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

### Is Grid Masters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gridy or Grid Masters?

Grid Masters is rated higher. Gridy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Grid Masters averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gridy or Grid Masters have ads?

Neither Gridy nor Grid Masters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridy or Grid Masters?

Gridy ships an update every 23 months, and Grid Masters every 4 months. Most recently, Gridy was updated on June 4, 2026 and Grid Masters on June 1, 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.*