# Sketch Grid vs Color Study

The clearest difference is price: Color Study at Free against Sketch Grid's $2.99. Color Study also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 42%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). Sketch Grid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Color Study is free to download; Sketch Grid costs $2.99 up front. Color Study sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sketch Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Study holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Study has 568 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Sketch Grid's written reviews are positive against 87% of Color Study's.

Sketch Grid ships an update every 11 months, Color Study every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch Grid | Color Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-grid/id573334305/reviews) | **[4.9 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-study-simplify-painting/id6755313672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **568** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **86.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | #160 |
| Size | 29 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [supple software ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/573334308) | [BrushLabs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873618742) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-grid/id573334305)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app helps artists accurately reproduce, scale, or adjust reference images using various grid types. It allows customization of grid size, color, and thickness, and can convert images to sketches for easier line identification. Users can export their adjusted compositions in original resolution.

**Highlights:** Grid method for image reproduction and scaling, Adjust image proportions, Square, proportional, and triangular grids, Customizable grid size, color, and thickness, Convert image to sketch view, Full-screen composition view, Export in original resolution

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Color Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-study-simplify-painting/id6755313672)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This tool helps artists analyze images by simplifying colors, values, and shapes. It provides guidance for mixing paints to match observed colors and offers advanced features for deeper artistic study. Organize your work and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Image simplification for color and value, Accurate color picker with magnification, Paint mixing guidance with real-time feedback, Value, saturation, and color code inspection, Interactive value, shape, and temperature maps, Project organization and iCloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Study Pro monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Color Study Pro yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Color Study Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Color Study tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Study tip | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketch Grid free?

Sketch Grid costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Color Study free?

Color Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sketch Grid or Color Study?

Color Study is rated higher. Sketch Grid averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Color Study averages 4.9 from 568 ratings.

### Do Sketch Grid or Color Study have ads?

Neither Sketch Grid nor Color Study shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sketch Grid or Color Study?

Sketch Grid ships an update every 11 months, and Color Study every 11 days. Most recently, Sketch Grid was updated on November 10, 2026 and Color Study on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sketch Grid or Color Study?

Sketch Grid currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and Color Study at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*