# Draw Grid on Image vs Grid

The clearest difference is rating: Draw Grid on Image at 4.4 against Grid's 3.7. Draw Grid on Image also leads on ratings volume (201 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Grid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw Grid on Image sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Draw Grid on Image holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draw Grid on Image has 201 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Draw Grid on Image ships an update fortnightly, Grid every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw Grid on Image | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-grid-on-image/id1529850456/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-drawing-tool/id6755344360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/976836323) | [ujjwal chafle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661145441) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw Grid on Image

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-grid-on-image/id1529850456)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-drawing-tool/id6755344360)

Easily overlay accurate grids onto any photo to aid in drawing, sketching, and stenciling. This tool is designed for artists, illustrators, and tattoo artists to simplify complex images into manageable sections for improved accuracy and proportion.

**Highlights:** Accurate photo grid overlay, Simplifies complex images, Aids sketching and painting, Tattoo stencil creation, Improves proportion accuracy, Ad-free and clutter-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Draw Grid on Image free?

Draw Grid on Image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Draw Grid on Image or Grid?

Draw Grid on Image is rated higher. Draw Grid on Image averages 4.4 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Grid averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Draw Grid on Image or Grid have ads?

Draw Grid on Image shows ads; Grid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Draw Grid on Image or Grid?

Draw Grid on Image ships an update fortnightly, and Grid every 3 days. Most recently, Draw Grid on Image was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grid on October 24, 2026.

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