Comparison

SymbolSupport vs GridMaker

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

Head to head
About

SymbolSupport

This iPad utility app enhances text by automatically adding symbols above typed or pasted content. It features text-to-speech with word-by-word highlighting and offers extensive symbol libraries. Documents can be easily shared as PDFs or in a proprietary format.

Highlights
  • Automatic symbol addition to text
  • Text-to-speech with highlighting
  • Pre-loaded and searchable symbol libraries
  • Image import from camera roll and internet
  • Customizable symbol assignment
  • Document sharing via AirDrop, email, and cloud storage
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SymbolSupport is an iPad utility app that effortlessly adds symbols to text. As textis typed, symbols are automatically added above it. Text can also be copied from pre-existing written materials and pasted into SymbolSupport where symbols are instantly added. Documents are read with a high-quality text-to-speech voice and include word-by-word highlighting. This support helps students better understand class assignments.Symbols from Slater Literacy Support Pictures™ and Attainment’s Image Library are included. Plus, there is easy access to your camera roll and a built-in internet image search.Easy-to-use editing tools include changing auto-assigned symbols to other symbols or imported images and removing symbols from text to reduce the number of symbols on a page. SymbolSupport is designed to create symbolized text quickly and easily. Sharing these documents is equally important. Share documents via AirDrop, email, or send to any cloud storage setup on the iPad. Documents can be sent as a PDF for studentportfolios or shared with parents. Documents can also be sent as a SymbolSupport file which can be opened by SymbolSupport or SymbolSupport Lite apps. SymbolSupport Lite is a separate and free app. It can receive, read aloud, and print documents that have been created with the SymbolSupport app. SymbolSupport Lite cannot create or edit documents.

About

GridMaker

Create precise grids for various purposes, including crafting and art. Features include customizable line colors, labeling, and image placement for analysis. Export grids as PNG, PDF, or SVG.

Highlights
  • Customizable grid and dot patterns
  • Adjustable line weights and colors
  • Row and column labeling
  • Image placement for analysis
  • Paint tool with custom palettes
  • Export as PNG, PDF, SVG
Features
Currently charting
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Create accurate grids in inches or metric to print or share as PNG, PDF or SVG. Includes Paint Tool with built-in color palettes or add colors to create unlimited custom pallets from images, live camera, color wheel, RGB or HSB codes. Place image behind any grid for analysis or artist grid method. No ads or tracking. Purchase includes 3 papers GRID, DIAGONAL, DOT: — GRID — • Set to square or rectangle grid. • Adjust grid line weight. Set grids to an exact size — perfect for knitters and crafters! Up to four line colors on a grid, special feature adds custom line colors. • Label rows & columns with numbers [1,2,3] or letters [A,B,C] and set starting corner, values, and stepping. • Label grid axes. • Place axis and label. • Add diagonal lines to split grid into half- or quarter- triangles. • Place a center-dot with adjustable placement. — DOT (ISOMETRIC) — • 5 dot styles. • Set to isometric or rectangular dot pattern. • Specify exact dot spacing, then connect dots with horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines. • Place a center-dot anywhere on the page. • Label rows & columns with numbers [1,2,3] or letters [A,B,C]. Set starting corner. — DIAGONAL — • Adjust grid line weight. • Divide & sub-divide blocks. Add spacing between blocks, grid, and center-point. — InApp PURCHASES — Add 8 hard-to-find specialty papers. Buy any five papers (or purchase the ’All Papers Forever’ BUNDLE) to unlock all papers forever. Credit is given for every purchase so that on purchase of any fifth paper the bundle is instantly added: Hexagon Brick Log-Log & Semi-Log Polar Spider Ancestry Music Triangle (Ternary) — FEATURES OF ALL PAPERS — √ Paint Tool. Color grid. Make custom color palettes. Add annotations. √ Place an image under any grid, then adjust size and placement. √ Metric (cm or mm) and Inch settings for grid and page size. √ Choice of Print Settings for standard papers (such as 8.5x11 or A4) with adjustable margins, or set page at a custom size. √ Print or share grids as a PDF, PNG or SVG to other apps for further editing — even as templates to laser or pattern cutting machines. √ Share painted grids as a PNG or PDF. √ Work up close using pinch-n-zoom. √ Show multiple grids on a page with tiling. √ Up to four grid line colors, special feature adds custom line colors. √ Title grid with choice of font, size, bold/italic, and color. √ Place a center-point on several papers. √ Library of templates (Quick Picks) offer inspiration and a short cut to creating grids. √ Purchases work on all devices — iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Don’t see the paper or feature you need? Send an email and we’ll see what we can do!

Screenshots

SymbolSupport3 screens
GridMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GridMaker at $0.99 against SymbolSupport's $59.99. GridMaker also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 3) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). SymbolSupport's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

SymbolSupport costs $59.99 and GridMaker $0.99 up front. GridMaker sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. SymbolSupport asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SymbolSupport holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GridMaker has 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of SymbolSupport's written reviews are positive against 52% of GridMaker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymbolSupport ships an update every 5 weeks, GridMaker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SymbolSupport versus GridMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbolSupportGridMaker
Price$59.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better3.2 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews52.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings341 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size293 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttainment CompanyNNN Software

Customer experience

SymbolSupport

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

GridMaker

All ratings41 ratings
Positive56.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.9%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.9%

Bugs and requests

SymbolSupport

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GridMaker

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Cannot erase lines
  • Cannot undo basic writing/lines
  • Restart needed after drawing unintended line
  • Green grid stays on projects
  • Text centering not working
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  • Poor image quality when uploaded
  • Cannot draw on grid lines, only shade squares
  • In-app purchases not listed on page (historical)
  • One step omitted in instructions (historical)

Requested features

21 requests
  • Select and colorize cells/columns/grids
  • Copy feature
  • Modify individual rows (horizontally and vertically)
  • Substitute colors in imported pictures
  • Undo/erase functionality for lines
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  • Restore recently deleted grids
  • Kaleidoscope function
  • Random generator
  • Free form constructions
  • Divide grid with odd numbers
  • Add left/right/top/customizable margins
  • Optimize for iPad Pro
  • Make half square triangles easily
  • Draw lines along grid lines
  • Add labels and number graphs
  • Lined paper option
  • Combine multiple patterns on one paper
  • More line thickness and color options
  • Improve text centering
  • Improve drawing and editing features
  • More modern feel and interface

In-app purchases

None

SymbolSupport

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

GridMaker

One-time12
  • Hexagon Graph Paper$0.99
  • Log Graph Paper$0.99
  • Polar Graph Paper$0.99
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  • Ancestry Graph Paper$0.99
  • Brick Graph Paper$0.99
  • Spider Graph Paper$0.99
  • Sheet Music Paper$0.99
  • Triangle Graph Paper$0.99
  • Purchase Credit$0.99
  • Purchase Credit$2.99
  • Purchase Credit$3.99
  • Purchase Credit$4.99

Questions

Is SymbolSupport free?
SymbolSupport costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridMaker free?
GridMaker costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SymbolSupport or GridMaker?
SymbolSupport is rated higher. SymbolSupport averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GridMaker averages 3.2 from 41 ratings.
Do SymbolSupport or GridMaker have ads?
Neither SymbolSupport nor GridMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SymbolSupport or GridMaker?
SymbolSupport ships an update every 5 weeks, and GridMaker every 3 months. Most recently, SymbolSupport was updated on October 1, 2026 and GridMaker on October 12, 2026.

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