Comparison

GridArt vs Gridder

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

Head to head
About

GridArt

This app helps artists accurately sketch or replicate images using the grid drawing technique. It overlays customizable grids on any image, offering features like sketch filters and measurement-based setup to streamline the artistic process.

Highlights
  • Drawing grid overlay on images
  • Diagonal grid option
  • Customizable grid color and opacity
  • Sketch filter for image simplification
  • Measurement-based grid setup
  • Zoom functionality
  • Convert images to black and white
Features
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With precision and confidence using GridArt – a powerful tool that helps artists accurately sketch or replicate images using the classic grid drawing technique. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a seasoned professional, GridArt streamlines the process of transferring images to your canvas by guiding you square by square. With a range of customization options, GridArt makes it easier than ever to overlay grids, adjust cell sizes, apply sketch filters, and prepare reference images for drawing, painting, or other artistic work. Key Features: * Drawing grid overlay on any image * Diagonal grid option for improved outline accuracy * Multiple grid label styles * Customizable grid color, opacity, and text size * Sketch filter to simplify image details * Measurement-based grid setup (mm, cm, inch) * Zoom functionality for detailed viewing * Adjustable cell and page sizes * Convert images to black and white * Crop images to specific aspect ratios * Enable or disable row-column labels with customizable formatting Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chief-cheque-627.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-23e6adfdb3748140a9e5f78e9ce25995

About

Gridder

Easily add customizable grid lines to your photos. Perfect for artists and illustrators, this tool lets you import images, adjust grid settings like line thickness and color, and export your work for sketching or reference.

Highlights
  • Import and crop images
  • Customizable grid lines
  • Adjust rows and columns
  • Control line thickness and opacity
  • Change grid line color
  • Export images with grid
Features
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Gridder is a customizable image grid overlay tool — designed for artists and illustrators who sketch from photo references or plan paintings. Import any image, crop it to your desired format, and apply a customizable grid. You can adjust the number of rows and columns, grid line thickness, opacity, and color to suit your style. When you're ready, export the final image with the grid applied for printing, sketching, or saving to your reference library.

Screenshots

GridArt4 screens
Gridder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gridder at 5.0 against GridArt's 4.5. Gridder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). GridArt's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 1). On price 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

Both are free to download. GridArt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Gridder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gridder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GridArt has 201 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GridArt versus Gridder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridArtGridder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (201 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings201 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVaghani KeyurQing Yan

Customer experience

GridArt

All ratings201 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.2%

Gridder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GridArt

Subscriptions2
  • GridArt Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • GridArt Monthly Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month
None

Gridder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GridArt free?
GridArt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridder free?
Gridder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GridArt or Gridder?
Gridder is rated higher. GridArt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Gridder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GridArt or Gridder have ads?
GridArt shows ads; Gridder does not.

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