# Draw Grid on Image vs Overgrid

The clearest difference is rating: Overgrid at 5.0 against Draw Grid on Image's 4.4. Overgrid also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Draw Grid on Image's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Draw Grid on Image sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Overgrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Overgrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draw Grid on Image has 201 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Draw Grid on Image's written reviews are positive against 100% of Overgrid's.

Draw Grid on Image ships an update fortnightly, Overgrid weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw Grid on Image | Overgrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-grid-on-image/id1529850456/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overgrid-drawing-grid/id6761921891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/976836323) | [Paintingstack Technologies SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884953294) |

## 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


### Overgrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overgrid-drawing-grid/id6761921891)

Easily add a customizable grid to any photo for accurate drawing and painting. Scale your reference image to match your canvas dimensions and transfer proportions with confidence. Features include adjustable grid lines, adaptive contrast, value studies, and temperature overlays.

**Highlights:** Add customizable grids to photos, Scale reference to canvas dimensions, Adjustable grid lines, color, and opacity, Adaptive contrast for visibility, Value study and temperature overlay, Save and apply grid presets, Export at high resolution

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overgrid Premium | $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 Overgrid free?

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

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

Overgrid is rated higher. Draw Grid on Image averages 4.4 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Overgrid averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

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

Draw Grid on Image shows ads; Overgrid does not.

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

Draw Grid on Image ships an update fortnightly, and Overgrid weekly. Most recently, Draw Grid on Image was updated on October 24, 2026 and Overgrid on October 8, 2026.

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