# SymbolSupport vs GridMaker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SymbolSupport | GridMaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbolsupport/id571654488/reviews)** | [3.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridmaker/id1154310963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **52.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 293 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Attainment Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/403989333) | [NNN Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/906118789) |

## What reviewers say

### SymbolSupport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbolsupport/id571654488)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GridMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridmaker/id1154310963)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hexagon Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Log Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Polar Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ancestry Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brick Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spider Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sheet Music Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Triangle Graph Paper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Credit | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Flexible grid customization
- 🎨 Good color options
- 🖨️ Printable output
- 🖼️ Import image feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot draw/erase lines easily
- 🤔 Non-intuitive interface
- 📉 Poor image quality on upload
- 🚫 Limited editing features
- 💸 In-app purchases for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot erase lines
- Cannot undo basic writing/lines
- Restart needed after drawing unintended line
- Green grid stays on projects
- Text centering not working

**Requested features**

- Select and colorize cells/columns/grids
- Copy feature
- Modify individual rows (horizontally and vertically)
- Substitute colors in imported pictures
- Undo/erase functionality for lines


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*