Comparison

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method vs The Fold Studio & Workshare

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

Head to head
About

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method

This app digitizes the centuries-old grid drawing technique, allowing artists to easily copy, enlarge, or reduce reference images. It offers flexible grids, smart tools, and various filters to enhance accuracy and detail, making it accessible for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Highlights
  • Flexible grid types and customization
  • Smart zoom and digital ruler
  • Pencil sketch and onion skin filters
  • Import/export via camera and sharing
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Mac
  • Adjustable zoom and media sizes
Features
Currently charting
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First released in 2010, CopyIt is the original and most feature‑rich grid drawing app. Trusted by artists, teachers, and students worldwide, CopyIt brings the centuries‑old grid drawing technique into the digital age, making it easier than ever to copy, enlarge, or reduce reference images with precision. Why CopyIt? The grid method, used by masters like Leonardo da Vinci, breaks images into manageable sections so you can focus on lines and shapes square by square. CopyIt eliminates the need to print and mark up photos, offering zoom, filters, and digital tools that enhance accuracy and detail. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, CopyIt helps you achieve results with confidence. Key Features • Universal App: Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Macs • Flexible Grids: 6 grid types, customisable rows/columns, adjustable colors, transparency, and guidelines • Smart Tools: SmartMove zoom, Target mode, digital ruler, perspective lines, Crosshair, MixMap and TubeMatch™ for colour matching • Filters & Effects: Pencil Sketch, Onion Skin overlay, flips, rotations, and multiple image aspects • Import & Export: Capture with front/back cameras, load projects or albums, save and share via AirDrop, email, or social platforms • Customization: Portrait/landscape orientation, fullscreen mode, adjustable zoom (x1–x20), media sizes in imperial/metric • Support: In‑app help and a new tutorial Designed for Success CopyIt transforms the traditional grid method into a modern workflow tool. By working square by square, you can scale images accurately, refine details, and build confidence in your drawing skills. Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/CopyItTheGridDrawingMethod Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Fold Studio & Workshare

Features
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The Fold is a creative studio and workshare space in the heart of Leamington Spa’s Creative Quarter. An exclusive members-only club that offers hot desks, cosy hideaways, meeting rooms and state-of -the-art audio and visual production facilities.

Screenshots

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method4 screens
The Fold Studio & Workshare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Fold Studio & Workshare at Free against CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method's $19.99. The Fold Studio & Workshare also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

The Fold Studio & Workshare is free to download; CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method costs $19.99 up front. CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The Fold Studio & Workshare asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method ships an update every 5 weeks, The Fold Studio & Workshare every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method versus The Fold Studio & Workshare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopyIt The Grid Drawing MethodThe Fold Studio & Workshare
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (297 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings297 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#86 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNigel GreenCogent Elliott Ltd.

Bugs and requests

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Grid lines not aligning properly when rotating the image
  • App locking up or crashing when switching between projects
  • Inconsistent behavior when resizing the grid or image

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save multiple projects at once
  • More grid size and layout options
  • Improved image resizing and positioning tools
  • Onion skin mode improvements
  • Faster performance and reduced crashes

The Fold Studio & Workshare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method

Subscriptions2
  • CopyIt Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • CopyIt Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • CopyIt Lifetime$29.99
None

The Fold Studio & Workshare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method free?
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Fold Studio & Workshare free?
The Fold Studio & Workshare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method or The Fold Studio & Workshare have ads?
Neither CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method nor The Fold Studio & Workshare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method or The Fold Studio & Workshare?
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Fold Studio & Workshare every 6 months. Most recently, CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Fold Studio & Workshare on October 27, 2026.

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