Comparison

Graph Paper vs Graph Paper Gen

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

Graph Paper Gen

Easily generate custom grid and graph paper for various needs. Save your creations as image or PDF files, with options for printing and saving presets for quick access. Offers extensive customization for lines, spacing, and colors.

Highlights
  • Generate custom grid and graph paper
  • Save as image or PDF
  • Printable templates
  • Save and load presets
  • Customizable line spacing, thickness, and style
  • Multiple paper sizes and colors
Features
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The Graph Paper Generator is a simple tool to generate grid paper. Save generated grid paper as image or PDF files with pre-made guides ready to print. Features: • User-friendly interface. • Add multiple grids/lines with custom settings. • Quick preview of graph paper. • Instant grid paper generator. • Option to save grid configurations as presets. • 6 preset slots available for saving or loading. • Option to save images to the camera roll. • Option to save PDFs to the Files app. • Option to print. • 3 paper templates ready for quick setup [A4, A3, and Letter]. • Custom paper size available. • Option to set paper color. • Grid configuration for grid, horizontal line, and vertical line. • Add up to 6 grid/line configurations. • Option to set grid/line spacing. • Option to set Start X or Start Y position for horizontal and vertical lines. • Option to set line thickness (range: 0.1 – 5.0). • Option to set grid/line color. • Option to set grid/line style (solid or dashed). • Simple statistics showing how many lines or grids are generated on the paper. Quick Guide: - Tap on the settings icon at the bottom left to start. - Set the desired paper size. - Choose a paper color or leave it as the default white. - Tap on the Plus icon beside the Grid Config. - Choose either Grid, Horizontal Line, or Vertical Line. - The Grid Config page will appear. - Set Grid/Line Spacing as desired. [The bottom of the page shows the total number of grids/lines to be generated. Use it as a reference.] - Set other parameters such as line thickness, line color, or line style. - Tap back to the main page for a preview. - Use the preview mode to check the grid paper — you can zoom and pan for detail. - When finished, you can save it to the camera roll as an image or save it as a PDF file for printing. Save Presets: - Once you are done with all the settings, - You can save them as a preset by tapping on the preset button. - Tap on Save Preset. - Tap on any empty slot and the preset will be saved. - You can tap on any slot to overwrite it if you want to. Load Presets: - Tap on the preset button. - Tap on Load Preset. - Tap on any preset slot and it will load automatically. Thanks for your support, and please visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

Graph Paper Gen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Graph Paper Gen at none against Graph Paper's 8. Graph Paper Gen also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). Graph Paper's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 50 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On 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

Graph Paper costs $3.99 and Graph Paper Gen $2.99 up front. Graph Paper sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Graph Paper Gen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graph Paper ships an update every 5 weeks, Graph Paper Gen every 50 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Graph Paper versus Graph Paper Gen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraph PaperGraph Paper Gen
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating1.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 50 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.1 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam McElhaneyHeng Jia Liang

Customer experience

Graph Paper

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

Graph Paper Gen

Written reviews1 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

Graph Paper Gen

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

Graph Paper Gen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Graph Paper free?
Graph Paper costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Graph Paper Gen free?
Graph Paper Gen costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Graph Paper or Graph Paper Gen have ads?
Neither Graph Paper nor Graph Paper Gen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graph Paper or Graph Paper Gen?
Graph Paper ships an update every 5 weeks, and Graph Paper Gen every 50 months. Most recently, Graph Paper was updated on October 5, 2026 and Graph Paper Gen on October 6, 2026.

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