Comparison

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method vs AR Grid Art

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
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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

AR Grid Art

This app helps artists create accurate drawings by overlaying a customizable grid onto reference photos. It supports various grid types, aspect ratios, and allows for precise adjustments to grid color and opacity.

Highlights
  • Grid overlay on reference photos
  • Customizable grid dimensions and aspect ratios
  • Adjustable grid color and opacity
  • Diagonal grid drawing option
  • Predefined and custom crop sizes
  • Save grid settings for future use
Features
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Using the AR Grid Art method, draw a grid on a reference photo and the same grid on canvas paper. Ensure both grids have the same number of squares and aspect ratio. Grid drawing lets you create rows, columns, squares, and non-square grids in any combination. You can crop photos to any aspect ratio, including predefined ones like 9:16, 16:9, 4:3, 3:4, A4, and A3. You also can adjust the grid color and opacity, and save your settings for future use. Key Features: 1 Grid to Drawing 2 Drawing grid diagonally, useful for drawing and outline sketches. 3 Grid to Drawing by customizable cell size. 4 Grid to Drawing by customizable page size. 5 Creates Black and White image. 6 Crop in standard sizes 7 Crop the Image for customize Grid 8 Rotate or Crop the Image Instantly enhance your artistic skills with the app and experience precise drawing at your fingertips!

Screenshots

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method4 screens
AR Grid Art4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method at 80% against AR Grid Art's 0%. CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). AR Grid Art's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

AR Grid Art is free to download; CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method costs $9.99 up front. CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AR Grid Art sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method has 297 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method's written reviews are positive against 0% of AR Grid Art's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method ships an update every 5 weeks, AR Grid Art every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method versus AR Grid Art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopyIt The Grid Drawing MethodAR Grid Art
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (297 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings297 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#133 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNigel GreenHiren Chotaliya

Customer experience

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method

All ratings296 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.4%

AR Grid Art

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

AR Grid Art

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
3 purchases

AR Grid Art

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$39.99

Questions

Is CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method free?
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AR Grid Art free?
AR Grid Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method or AR Grid Art?
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method is rated higher. CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method averages 4.7 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while AR Grid Art averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method or AR Grid Art have ads?
AR Grid Art shows ads; CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method does not.
Which is updated more often, CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method or AR Grid Art?
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method ships an update every 5 weeks, and AR Grid Art every 3 days. Most recently, CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method was updated on November 6, 2026 and AR Grid Art on November 4, 2026.

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