Comparison

The Grid vs tomTrace

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

Head to head
About

The Grid

This app offers a visually appealing and intuitive calendar experience. It allows users to see event details directly on the calendar, filter events easily, and manage their schedule with features like drag-and-drop rescheduling and event templates.

Highlights
  • Event text displayed on calendar
  • One-touch calendar filtering
  • Drag-and-drop event rescheduling
  • Event templates for recurring events
  • Natural language event entry
  • Syncs with default calendar events
Features
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Boldly redefine your calendar. Do you want a calendar that is beautiful and simple to use so you can check and change your schedule in seconds, not minutes? The Grid aims to do just that. With text right on your calendar you can see everything at a glance. And with the calendar filter bar always up, you can view the events of only the calendar you need with just one tap. Need to create an event you use all the time, templates are built right in. Need to re-schedule, drag-n-drop an event to another day. Its all so easy you'll wonder why every calendar doesn't do it this way. At first glance it might look too simple. But isn't that what a calendar should be?! .....::::: Features :::::..... • Show event text right on your calendar. • Filter by calendars with one touch. • Uses the default calendar events so advanced syncing is possible(Exchange, Google, iCloud). • Use Templates to create frequently used events. • Drag -n- Drop to move events on the calendar. • Copy and paste your events. • Natural Language Entry • Time Zone Support • Full Search(Pro) • Convert Events to Reminders(Pro) • Convert Reminders to Events(Pro) • Week Numbers • Create advanced repeating event options. • Create multiple alarms for an event. • Email events with iCalendar attachments. • Text, Tweet, or post events to Facebook. • Optimized for startup speed. • InApp Purchases offer Search, Reminder Support, and the new Week Strip View. .....::::: Use :::::..... Let's say you are a busy mom scheduling all your family's activities. Well little Bobby's coach just added a soccer game on Thursday. And little Alison's dentist appointment just got moved to the same time the next day. And you need to know what your husband's schedule looks like next Tuesday. Ready. Go. 1. Tap on Bobby's calendar. Go to Thursday and hit the "Template" button. Hit 'Soccer Match' from the list. Scheduled. 2. Tap Alison's calendar. Click on the dentist appointment day. Drag it from the bottom list onto the next day in the month. Rescheduled. 3. Click on your Husband's calendar. There it is. That is 10 seconds of your day you will not get back.... Now try it on your current calendar, we'll WAIT.... Now imagine using that wherever and whoever you are; running the office, travel, family, school, activities. It all fits well. With a little initial calendar planning, you can have the most efficient and organized schedule on the block. Add in syncing and your family or office can all share calendars for more power. Your day just got a lot clearer. .....::::: What they say :::::..... "Check and change your schedule in a snap with Birdsoft’s beautifully simple calendar app, The Grid." - AppAdvice AppsGoneFree Feature. "this calendar was smooth, hiccup free, and brought a fresh look to the boring calendar in iOS." - TheiPhoneAddict Review .....::::: Support :::::..... Watch a video showing the power of the app at http://grid.birdsoft.biz. Email us at info@birdsoft.biz

About

tomTrace

Features
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tomTrace は、紙の書類をすばやく画像化できるシンプルな文書スキャナーです。 カメラ撮影または画像読込に対応し、必要な範囲を四隅で調整して切り出せます。 傾きや余白も手動で整えたうえで、補正なし・色くっきり・カラー文書・白黒から仕上がりを選べます。 保存形式は JPEG / PNG に対応しています。 保存先は「写真」または「Files」から選択できます。 主な機能 カメラ撮影 画像から読込 四隅・辺ハンドルによる範囲調整 文書向け画像補正 JPEG / PNG 書き出し 写真保存 / Files 保存 こんな用途におすすめ 講義資料の整理 研究メモの保存 紙の配布物の画像化 手書きメモの記録 ご注意 書類を撮影して取り込むためにカメラを使用します。 画像を読み込んで書類を補正するために写真ライブラリを使用します。 補正後の画像を写真ライブラリに保存するために使用します。

Screenshots

The Grid4 screens
tomTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tomTrace at none against The Grid's 6. tomTrace also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). The Grid's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. The Grid sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. tomTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Grid ships an update every 5 weeks, tomTrace every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Grid versus tomTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe GridtomTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (387 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings387 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBirdsoft LLCTaro Tomura

Bugs and requests

The Grid

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after iOS updates
  • Calendar entries disappearing
  • Repeating events not working correctly
  • Syncing issues with other calendars

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a search feature
  • Improve sync with Google Calendar
  • Add a weekly calendar view
  • Allow customization of text size and colors
  • Implement a 'today' button to quickly return to current date

tomTrace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The Grid

One-time6
  • Weather$0.99
  • Pro Version - Sale$1.99
  • Midnight Version - Sale$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Midnight Version$2.99
  • Pro Version$3.99
  • Midnight Version$6.99
None

tomTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Grid free?
The Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tomTrace free?
tomTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Grid or tomTrace have ads?
Neither The Grid nor tomTrace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Grid or tomTrace?
The Grid ships an update every 5 weeks, and tomTrace every 3 days. Most recently, The Grid was updated on September 22, 2026 and tomTrace on September 9, 2026.

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