Comparison

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method vs Write a letter

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

Write a letter

Create professional letters quickly and easily. Save them as PDFs for emailing, printing, or sharing. Customize your letters with formatting, templates, and fonts to match your style.

Highlights
  • Professional letter creation
  • PDF export
  • Email, print, and share options
  • Customizable templates
  • Text formatting
  • Signature integration
  • Sender address management
Features
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With this app you can write professional letters in just a few minutes. Your letter is saved as a PDF and can be sent by email, printed, or shared via AirDrop at any time. With your signature if you wish. It's that simple: create a sender, enter the recipient, write the letter, done. Design your letters entirely to your own style. The editor supports text formatting such as Bold, Underline and more, so you can highlight important content precisely. Choose between a classic and modern template or create your own letter template with the template generator. Three built-in fonts as well as all fonts installed on your device are available for display. A4 and US Letter are supported. You can save any number of sender addresses, for example private and business, and simply select the right one when writing. Feedback and suggestions for improvement are always welcome. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method4 screens
Write a letter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method at 80% against Write a letter's 26%. CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (296 vs 19). Write a letter's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99). On ads, 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

Write a letter 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 and Write a letter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method has 296 ratings behind it against 19, 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 26% of Write a letter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method ships an update every 5 weeks, Write a letter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method versus Write a letter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopyIt The Grid Drawing MethodWrite a letter
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (296 ratings) — better3.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better26.4% of reviews
Number of ratings296 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNigel GreenJan-Hendrik Damerau

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%

Write a letter

All ratings19 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral13.9%
Negative59.7%

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

Write a letter

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

Write a letter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method free?
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Write a letter free?
Write a letter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method or Write a letter?
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method is rated higher. CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method averages 4.7 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Write a letter averages 3.6 from 19 ratings.
Do CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method or Write a letter have ads?
Neither CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method nor Write a letter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method or Write a letter?
CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method ships an update every 5 weeks, and Write a letter every 3 months. Most recently, CopyIt The Grid Drawing Method was updated on October 5, 2026 and Write a letter on October 10, 2026.

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