Comparison

JustSketchMe vs Year Grid

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

Head to head
About

JustSketchMe

This app provides artists with tools to quickly create reference scenes for their artwork. It offers a variety of character models, props, and posing options to bring creative ideas to life.

Highlights
  • Posable character models
  • Intricate hand posing
  • Extreme perspective settings
  • Dynamic lighting
  • Hundreds of props
  • Pose library
  • Cloud saving
Features
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Simple enough for the aspiring artist; powerful enough for the veteran illustrator. JustSketchMe helps artists take their idea from concept to creation fast. Spend less time planning, and more time focusing on what matters most: making great art. With simple yet powerful tools; JustSketchMe helps you create any scene as a reference piece for your next artwork. Your imagination is the limit. Highlights: - Dozens of posable character models - Intricate hand posing - Set extreme perspectives - Dynamic lighting - Hundreds of props - A full pose library - Saving your work in the cloud “JustSketchMe combines a wealth of features with an interface that won't keep you hunting through menus—crucial when you're trying to stay in the creative groove.” - PC Mag “This pose reference tool is a gamechanger” - IGN Southeast Asia The subscription to JustSketchMe Pro gives you access to more powerful tools, props, and characters. Updated with new content regularly. Report a bug: https://justsketch.me/bugs Request a feature: https://justsketchme.nolt.io Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Year Grid

Features
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Create stunning wall calendars tailored exactly to your needs. Year Grid lets you design professional year planners with complete control over every detail, from paper size to color scheme. Start Any Month, Any Year Build 12-month calendars starting from any month you choose. Need a planner from April to March? No problem. Your calendar, your timeline. Flexible Paper Sizes Design for A4, A3, A2, A1, or A0 paper sizes. Whether you need a compact desk reference or a large wall display, export print-ready files at 300 DPI for crisp, professional results. Complete Customization • Portrait or landscape orientation • Black and white, random colors, or your own custom palette with optional secondary colors • Weekend shading for Saturday, Sunday, or both • Show or hide week numbers • Toggle header and year display on or off • Full-screen calendar mode when headers are hidden Add Your Events Mark important dates directly on your calendar. Add events with custom colors to highlight birthdays, deadlines, holidays, or any dates that matter to you. QR Code Integration Embed a custom QR code in the corner of your calendar. Link to your website, social media, or any URL you choose. Print Guidelines Enable or disable print guidelines to help you trim your calendar perfectly after printing. High-Resolution Export Preview your design in real-time, then export as PDF or JPEG at 300 DPI. Get sharp, vibrant prints ready to hang on any wall. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JustSketchMe4 screens
Year Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

JustSketchMe and Year Grid are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. JustSketchMe sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Year Grid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JustSketchMe versus Year Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustSketchMeYear Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (170 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings170 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustSketchMe (Pty) LtdNazif Bayram

Bugs and requests

JustSketchMe

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Blue highlight screen glitch when manipulating joints (makes app unusable until restart)
  • App crashes and resets work progress unexpectedly
  • Frequent freezing for 5+ seconds when moving body parts
  • License key not working on app despite working on website
  • Subscription purchases not granting access to premium features
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  • Restore purchases not functioning properly
  • License key error claiming too many users despite minimal usage
  • Female model appears by default and cannot be removed
  • Limbs stretch and distort when resized and bent
  • Thumbs have incorrect joint count (three instead of proper anatomy)
  • Hand cannot reach face when bent due to proportions
  • App requires website access, incompatible with parental restrictions
  • Scene erases after 15-20 minutes of use
  • Upgrade button not responding when clicked
  • Subscription not syncing between web and app versions

Requested features

18 requests
  • Lower pricing or tiered payment options ($3-25 range)
  • Free trial period before purchase commitment
  • Auto-save and pre-save functionality
  • Ability to save at least one pose for free
  • Pre-made pose library in free version
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  • Body morphing and customization (bust size, muscle definition, weight)
  • Realistic hairstyle options
  • Non-binary gender model options
  • Male and female character variants for special models
  • XYZ movement controls as optional alternative to rotation-only
  • Adjustable joint button sizes to reduce UI clutter
  • Confirmation prompt for clear stage button
  • Free basic props and weapons
  • Image import/upload feature in app
  • Better limb resizing without stretching distortion
  • Anatomically correct proportions
  • More diverse character models and environments
  • Ability to purchase specific features instead of full bundles

Year Grid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

JustSketchMe

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$28.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$48.996 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription$71.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
5 purchases

Year Grid

One-time5
  • 3 Credits$0.49
  • 1 Credit$0.99
  • 5 Credits$2.99
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  • 50 Credits$14.99
  • 100 Credits$24.99

Questions

Is JustSketchMe free?
JustSketchMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Year Grid free?
Year Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustSketchMe or Year Grid have ads?
Neither JustSketchMe nor Year Grid shows ads.

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