Comparison

Graph Paper vs Circuit Laboratory HD

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

Head to head
About

Graph Paper

This app allows users to create digital graph paper for various purposes, from mapping game worlds to designing crafts. It offers drawing tools, text options, and different paper styles, with saving and export capabilities.

Highlights
  • Line weight and multiple colors
  • Square and circle shapes
  • Add text with various fonts
  • Resizable and isometric grids
  • Save, export to PDF, and print
  • Line snap and ortho modes
Features
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Graph Paper is a simple app to replicate real-life graph paper. I tried to make Graph Paper simple to use without creating too much complication that you might find in other CAD applications. You can use it map out Minecraft locations, graph coordinates in your math or engineering class, or draw out cross-stitch patterns. The possibilities are endless. Feature highlights: Drawing and Designing - Line weight - Multiple colors (More can be purchased in app) - Line Types ( Solid, Dashed, Dots ) - Square and Circle Shapes - Line Snap and Ortho - Coordinate tool tips Text - Add text to your drawing - Select from different fonts, sizes and colors Paper Types - Resizable Grid. - Isometric Paper Grid - Blueprint paper Saving and Exporting - Save drawings and come back to them later. - Save to Camera Roll as Picture - Email as PDF - Print from inside Graph Paper Help documentation included to show you how to use features.

About

Circuit Laboratory HD

This app allows users to design and analyze electronic circuits graphically. It supports various analysis types including DC, AC, multifrequency AC, and transient, with a wide range of components and measuring instruments.

Highlights
  • Graphical circuit design
  • DC analysis
  • AC analysis
  • Multifrequency AC analysis
  • Transient analysis
  • Component library
  • Measuring instruments
Features
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Circuit Lab HD is an electronic circuit analysis tool based on the modified node analysis method. It uses the same models of Spice. Four kind of analysis may be conducted: - DC: linear and non linear circuits with continuous voltage and current sources; - AC: linear and non linear circuits with sinusoidal voltage and current sources; - Multifrequency AC Analysis: linear and non linear circuits with sinusoidal voltage and current sources. It allows to analyze the circuit behavior in a range of frequencies. Useful to study the bandwidth of the circuit; - Transient: linear and non linear circuits, with sinusoidal and pulse voltage sources. User can graphically draw the circuit dragging and dropping components, then the circuit can be analyzed. Circuit may be controlled by means of the following gestures: - Drag: to move the circuit into the desired position - Tap on a component: to modify the component's parameters - Pinch: to zoom in and out - Double finger double Tap: to reset position and zoom level to the original values Tapping DC button, user gets voltage at each circuit's node. Tapping AC button, user gets voltage phasors at each circuit node or the bode graph of the voltage at each circuit node (see 06 BJT - Common Emitter). User can select the desired phasors to get the related graphs which may be controlled by means of the following gestures: - Drag: To move the chart in the desired position; - Pinch: To enlarge or shrinks the graph; - Double Tap with two fingers to restore the position and zoom level to the original values. Tapping Transient button, user can analyze circuit's behavior during time and get graphs of voltages and currents function of time. These graphs may be controlled by means of the following gestures: - Drag: To move the chart in the desired position; - Pinch: To enlarge or shrinks the graph; - Double Tap with two fingers to restore the position and zoom level to the original values. Moreover, user can enable a mobile cursor to read the values ​​in the different points of time (tap on the graph to display the cursor, tap to remove it and move it to read the values​​). Each circuit can contain: - Resistors - Capacitors - Inductors - Mutual coupled inductors - Independent sinusoidal voltage generators - Independent voltage pulse generators (with which you can also generate square, triangular and sawtooth waves); - Independent sinusoidal current generators - Controlled voltage generators - Controlled current generators - Operation Amplifier - Diodes - Zener Diodes - NPN and PNP Bjts - Channel-N and Channel-P JFet - Channel-N and Channel-P Mosfet In addition, there are the following measuring instruments: - Voltmeter; - Ammeter. User can manage his own components library to store most used components. For each component, a short video is available to demonstrate how to insert it into the circuit and edit it's characteristics. In addition, there are some more detailed video tutorials to learn how to use the application. Circuits may be easily stored and reused. User can print: - Circuits and component's list - Transient Analysis graphs (the mobile cursor is also printed if visible) Circuits can be easily shared through iCloud, by mail in the internal format so that can be reused by other users (on iPhone too) and in PDF format and they are compatible with Circuit Lab for Mac. Visit my site for video tutorials and details about operational amplifier's internal model, diode's internal model and Bjt's internal model.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circuit Laboratory HD at none against Graph Paper's 8. Graph Paper's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 27 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On ads and device support 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

Graph Paper costs $3.99 and Circuit Laboratory HD $6.99 up front. Graph Paper sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Circuit Laboratory HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graph Paper ships an update every 5 weeks, Circuit Laboratory HD every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Graph Paper versus Circuit Laboratory HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraph PaperCircuit Laboratory HD
Price$3.99 — better$6.99
Rating1.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS9.1 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam McElhaneyFabrizio Boco

Customer experience

Graph Paper

All ratings8 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral17.6%
Negative57.8%

Circuit Laboratory HD

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Graph Paper

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes when opening saved documents
  • App crashes when zoomed in
  • App crashes when adding text
  • App crashes when using measurement/distance tool
  • App crashes when drawing lines while zoomed
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  • App crashes when inserting words into drawings
  • Saved files become corrupted or inaccessible
  • Grid snap works horizontally but not vertically
  • Unintended 'ghost lines' appear when tapping screen
  • Undo button is difficult to target and triggers drawing instead
  • Redo button does not function
  • Text appears tiny and distorted
  • Saved files don't reopen properly
  • Drawing appears off-grid after reopening
  • Printing cuts off image or prints off-center
  • Grid lines don't print with image
  • Multi-touch causes crosshairs to freeze
  • Recent updates broke existing functionality
  • Performance issues with slow/laggy drawing
  • Unwanted recurring charges reported

Requested features

21 requests
  • Eraser tool for selective line deletion
  • Zoom in/out capability
  • Pan/scroll functionality for larger canvases
  • Freehand drawing mode
  • Ability to move and edit objects after placement
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  • Fill/color bucket tool for squares and shapes
  • Curved lines and diagonal lines
  • Text editing and deletion capabilities
  • Landscape mode orientation
  • Larger default grid squares
  • More color options (orange, purple, green)
  • Ability to duplicate elements
  • Dimension input by keyboard
  • More measurement units (feet, not just inches)
  • Ability to save designs as reusable templates
  • Arrows and curved line tools
  • Greek letters and equation support
  • Rotation tool for objects
  • Improved printing with proper centering
  • Better Apple Pencil support
  • Larger toolbar buttons for easier selection

Circuit Laboratory HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Graph Paper

One-time8
  • Color Pack - Khaki$0.99
  • Color Pack - Gold$0.99
  • Color Pack - Orange$0.99
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  • Color Pack - Green$0.99
  • Color Pack - More Blue$0.99
  • Color Pack - Purples$0.99
  • Color Pack - Pinks$0.99
  • Color Pack - Yellow$0.99
None

Circuit Laboratory HD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Graph Paper free?
Graph Paper costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Circuit Laboratory HD free?
Circuit Laboratory HD costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Graph Paper or Circuit Laboratory HD have ads?
Neither Graph Paper nor Circuit Laboratory HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graph Paper or Circuit Laboratory HD?
Graph Paper ships an update every 5 weeks, and Circuit Laboratory HD every 27 months. Most recently, Graph Paper was updated on October 18, 2026 and Circuit Laboratory HD on October 15, 2026.

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