# Drawing Grid vs Grid #

The clearest difference is price: Grid # at Free against Drawing Grid's $1.99. Grid # also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 22%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Drawing Grid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Grid # is free to download; Drawing Grid costs $1.99 up front. Grid # sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drawing Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grid # holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid # has 10K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Drawing Grid's written reviews are positive against 66% of Grid #'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawing Grid | Grid # |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-grid/id500885379/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-add-grid-on-image/id1033011034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Chrzastek](https://appshunter.io/developer/500885382) | [金鹏 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/981158013) |

## What reviewers say

### Drawing Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-grid/id500885379)

This app assists artists in maintaining accurate proportions for their drawings. It allows users to set canvas and grid dimensions, choose between square or custom-sized blocks, and transform images by adjusting position and size.

**Highlights:** Set canvas size, Set grid properties, Square or custom block sizes, Transform image position, Transform image size, Maintain drawing proportions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective grid overlay for drawing proportions
- 🎨 Customizable grid size, color, and thickness
- 👍 Useful for artists and mural projects
- 🔧 Adjustable opacity and visual controls
- 💰 Free version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently when saving images
- 😕 Poor user interface and confusing controls
- 🔲 Grid moves unexpectedly when adjusting image
- ❌ Difficult to delete or reset images
- ⚠️ Slider controls are unresponsive and hard to use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to save images
- Grid becomes uneven or creates rectangles instead of squares
- Grid moves when zooming or adjusting image
- Unable to load new images after first use
- Tutorial overlay cannot be dismissed

**Requested features**

- Proper save-to-camera-roll functionality
- Delete/reset button for starting over
- Lock grid to image during zoom operations
- Ability to input exact grid dimensions numerically
- Proportional enlargement capability


### Grid #

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-add-grid-on-image/id1033011034)

Easily add customizable grids to your images for drawing and reference. Choose from various grid types, colors, and line styles. Advanced features allow for movable and rotatable grids, with options for multiple grid overlays.

**Highlights:** Add grids to images, Multiple grid types (rectangle, square), Customizable line colors and transparency, Adjustable line width, Add multiple grids, Movable and rotatable grids (pro feature)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More features & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for drawing and painting
- 👍 Easy to use and figure out
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🎨 Great for artists and beginners
- 👍 Versatile grid options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected for some users
- 🤔 Confusing to use without instructions
- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features
- 🔒 Upgrade purchase issues
- 🖼️ Can't save or export gridded images

**Reported bugs**

- Grid settings don't always stick
- Can't load or use certain images
- Upgrade purchase not recognized
- App stops working after updates

**Requested features**

- Add option to create square grids
- Include grid measurements/dimensions
- Provide more instructions and tutorials
- Allow rotating or flipping the grid
- Add ability to save gridded images


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drawing Grid free?

Drawing Grid costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grid # free?

Grid # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drawing Grid or Grid #?

Grid # is rated higher. Drawing Grid averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Grid # averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Drawing Grid or Grid # have ads?

Grid # shows ads; Drawing Grid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drawing Grid or Grid #?

Drawing Grid ships an update every 3 months, and Grid # every 3 months. Most recently, Drawing Grid was updated on September 21, 2026 and Grid # on September 25, 2026.

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