# Value Study vs Drawing Grid Maker +

The clearest difference is ads: Value Study at none against Drawing Grid Maker +'s shown. Value Study also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Drawing Grid Maker +'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Value Study sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Drawing Grid Maker + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drawing Grid Maker + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Value Study has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Value Study ships an update every 2 weeks, Drawing Grid Maker + every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Value Study | Drawing Grid Maker + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/value-study-art-reference/id1546616127/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-grid-maker-plus/id6777877245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diem Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439019995) | [Erdem Kara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015700209) |

## What reviewers say

### Value Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/value-study-art-reference/id1546616127)

This app helps artists improve their skills by analyzing light and shadow in reference images. It allows users to break down tones step-by-step, from simple black and white to more complex value ranges, aiding in the understanding of depth and form. It's a tool to enhance traditional art studies.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step tone breakdown, Highlighting areas of same value, Focus on light, shadow, and form, Greyscale value studies, Works with reference images

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Study Pro | $3.99 | per year |
| Value Study Pro (yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Appreciation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Study Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Generous boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Study | $17.99 | one-time |
| Amazing supporter | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for value studies
- 💡 Allows adjusting number of values
- 🎨 Useful for artists and painters
- ⭐ Great tool for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with accurately representing blue hues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/importing photos
- 🤔 Unclear instructions/lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to launch on some devices
- Occasional issues with image processing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to adjust value midpoint
- Include color study/color adjustment options
- Provide side-by-side comparison of original and simplified images
- Add customizable grid overlay


### Drawing Grid Maker +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-grid-maker-plus/id6777877245)

This app helps artists transfer images to paper using a customizable grid overlay. Break down complex drawings into manageable sections to improve accuracy and sketching skills. Ideal for beginners and hobbyists looking to enhance their drawing process.

**Highlights:** Customizable grid overlay on images, Adjustable grid size and divisions, Image manipulation under grid, Grid line color and transparency adjustment, Basic image import, Advanced grid styles and aspect ratios (Premium), Background removal (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Value Study free?

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

### Is Drawing Grid Maker + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Value Study or Drawing Grid Maker +?

Drawing Grid Maker + is rated higher. Value Study averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Drawing Grid Maker + averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Value Study or Drawing Grid Maker + have ads?

Drawing Grid Maker + shows ads; Value Study does not.

### Which is updated more often, Value Study or Drawing Grid Maker +?

Value Study ships an update every 2 weeks, and Drawing Grid Maker + every 2 months. Most recently, Value Study was updated on October 10, 2026 and Drawing Grid Maker + on October 10, 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.*