Comparison

DrawinGrid vs Draw Grid on Image

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

Head to head
About

DrawinGrid

Easily create custom grids over reference images and drawing surfaces. This tool simplifies image enlargement and transfer for artists, ensuring accurate proportions with every stroke. Achieve professional results with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Custom grid creation
  • Image enlargement tool
  • Reference image overlay
  • Drawing surface grid
  • Precise detail transfer
  • Proportion accuracy
Features
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DrawinGrid is a drawing companion and project manager built for artists who work from reference photos. Overlay an adjustable grid on any image, size and position it exactly how you need, and use it to keep proportions and perspective accurate as you sketch — on paper or digitally. Beyond the grid tool, DrawinGrid helps you manage your art from first reference to finished piece, so your projects, progress, and portfolio all live in one place. GRID & REFERENCE TOOLS - Load and crop any reference image - Adjustable grid settings — size, spacing, and style to match your workflow - Full-screen zoom and drag for close, accurate work - Export and save your gridded reference for later or for printing TRACING - AR Sketch — float your reference over the camera view and trace it straight onto paper - Trace on Screen — draw over your reference on the screen with a finger or stylus - Move, pinch and zoom the reference to line it up exactly where you want it - Undo and redo every stroke while you work - Export your finished tracing to save, share, or add to a project PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Organize your artwork into a personal project library - Track project timelines and hours spent, piece by piece - Sync and store your projects securely in the cloud AI-ASSISTED WORKFLOW - Let AI suggest project titles so you can spend less time naming files and more time drawing SHARE YOUR WORK - Publish a public gallery to showcase finished pieces - Optionally list and mark artwork as sold to share your work with buyers Whether you're a hobbyist filling a sketchbook or a working artist managing a full slate of commissions, DrawinGrid gives you the drawing aids and the organization to see every project through. Some features, including cloud sync, AI-assisted tools, and the public gallery, require an account and are intended for users aged 13 and over. In-app purchases are available for these pro features. EULA: https://drawinggrid.app/eula.html

About

Draw Grid on Image

Overlay a customizable grid onto your images to maintain drawing proportions. Choose from various grid types, paper sizes, and units. Adjust line width and color for precise visual guides. Save your grid images to your camera roll with the Pro version.

Highlights
  • Add grid overlay to images
  • Multiple grid types (rectangle, square)
  • Customizable grid dimensions
  • Selectable paper sizes and units
  • Adjustable line width and color
  • Save grid images (Pro version)
Features
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This grid tool will help you keep proportion of drawing object. We can draw a layer of grid on top of your image. Hope it helps. Features: 1. Add grid on image. 2. There are 6 types of grids you can choose: - Rectangle (Set rows & cols) - Rectangle (Set row height & col width) - Square (Set rows only) - Square (Set cols only) - Square (Set row height only) - Square (Set col width only) 3. There are 6 paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) with 2 unit types (cm, inch). 4. You can change line width (from 0.5 to 10). 5. You can change line color. 6. Save grid image to Camera Roll (Pro version only).

Screenshots

DrawinGrid4 screens
Draw Grid on Image4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DrawinGrid at 4.7 against Draw Grid on Image's 4.4. DrawinGrid also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 197) and review sentiment (82% vs 65%). Draw Grid on Image's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. DrawinGrid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month and Draw Grid on Image sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DrawinGrid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrawinGrid has 4.9K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of DrawinGrid's written reviews are positive against 65% of Draw Grid on Image's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrawinGrid ships an update monthly, Draw Grid on Image fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DrawinGrid versus Draw Grid on Image: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawinGridDraw Grid on Image
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.9K ratings) — better4.4 (197 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better65.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4.9K — better197
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUTTERFLYRAY LIMITEDThang Do

Customer experience

DrawinGrid

All ratings4,941 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.2%

Draw Grid on Image

All ratings197 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative32.6%

User reviews

DrawinGrid

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Completely free and easy to use
  • 👍 Handy for drawing and art
  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills
  • 👍 No subscription trap

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy image loading and grid application
  • 🐛 Limited functionality (e.g. no ruler, unable to specify grid size)
  • 🐛 Clunky and not user-friendly for some
  • 🐛 Incompatible with older devices (e.g. iPhone SE)

Draw Grid on Image

From 197 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use and efficient
  • 👍 Saves time on manual gridding
  • ✨ Helpful for projects and drawing
  • 💯 Highly recommended by users
  • ✅ Simple and functional

Room to improve

  • 😠 Too many intrusive ads
  • 👎 Useless for macOS
  • 💰 Misleading free claims, actually paid
  • 🚫 Cannot save photos without upgrading
  • 🐛 Incorrect grid dimensions

Bugs and requests

DrawinGrid

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Images not saving properly
  • Ads not removed after paid upgrade
  • Unable to load images from gallery

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow specifying number of rows and columns
  • Add more grid customization options
  • Provide instructions and definitions of terms
  • Improve image loading and grid application reliability

Draw Grid on Image

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Ads cannot be turned off
  • App is not functional on macOS
  • Incorrect grid dimensions when inputting values
  • Cannot save photos without upgrading
  • Cannot use own photos without upgrading
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  • Charges money even after uninstalling
  • App is paid, not free as advertised

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add user manual
  • Add numbering to grid cells
  • Improve accuracy of paper section sizes
  • Add black border option for grid lines
  • Add white and black filter option
Show 4 more
  • Add option to save images to device
  • Add Vietnamese language support
  • Add option for square rows and columns
  • Add 'letter' sized paper print option

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DrawinGrid

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$8.001 Month
  • Pro$86.001 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$10.00
1 purchases

Draw Grid on Image

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99

Questions

Is DrawinGrid free?
DrawinGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw Grid on Image free?
Draw Grid on Image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DrawinGrid or Draw Grid on Image?
DrawinGrid is rated higher. DrawinGrid averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Draw Grid on Image averages 4.4 from 197 ratings.
Do DrawinGrid or Draw Grid on Image have ads?
Both DrawinGrid and Draw Grid on Image show ads.
Which is updated more often, DrawinGrid or Draw Grid on Image?
DrawinGrid ships an update monthly, and Draw Grid on Image fortnightly. Most recently, DrawinGrid was updated on September 22, 2026 and Draw Grid on Image on September 16, 2026.

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