Pixelcos vs Grid Maker－Grid App for Artist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixelcos
Create and edit pixel art with a variety of tools, including customizable brushes, layers, and shape drawing. Export your creations in high resolution with or without a background.
- Create and manage pixel artboards
- Customizable canvas size and background
- Multiple brush styles and colors
- Mirror drawing and shape tools
- Layer management
- Ultra HD export up to 8K
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Pixelcos is a pixel painting software. Using Pixelcos, you can draw fancy creative pixel painting style photos. Features of product - Create and manage pixel artboards - Customize canvas size - Set canvas background color or transparent grid - Set brush style, shape - Support mirror drawing - Built-in multiple brush color presets, custom colors can be added - Supports one-finger smearing and Apple Pencil smearing; supports two-finger zooming and moving the canvas - Supports shape drawing and filling - Support eraser erasing -Supports small window preview mode, when the canvas is enlarged, you can position it through the small window - Created artboards can save projects for easy editing next time - Support layer manager - Support floating image reference - Import stickers to draw into the pixel canvas - Support content export with background removal - Support export as perler beads pattern - Supports Ultra HD export up to 8K Privacy Policy : https://share.note.youdao.com/s/R6XX7x5P Terms of Service : https://share.note.youdao.com/s/7Miu84DE
Grid Maker－Grid App for Artist
Transform any photo into a customizable drawing reference with adjustable grids. Enhance your images with color and contrast adjustments to achieve accurate artwork, from portraits to canvas paintings. Ideal for artists of all skill levels looking to improve their drawing accuracy.
- Import photos to create drawing references
- Customize grid layouts with adjustable rows, columns, and spacing
- Adjust line color, thickness, and transparency
- Overlay multiple grids
- Convert photos to black and white
- Adjust image brightness and contrast
- Pick colors directly from images
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Draw with confidence, the easiest way to turn any photo into a perfectly proportioned drawing reference. Simply import an image, customize your grid, and recreate your artwork one section at a time. Whether you’re sketching portraits, painting on canvas, or practicing your drawing skills, Smart Grid Maker helps you achieve accurate results. Create the Perfect Grid Customize your reference exactly how you need it. * Multiple grid layouts for different drawing styles * Adjust rows, columns, grid size, and spacing * Customize line color, thickness, and transparency * Overlay multiple grids on a single image * Move and rotate the grid for precise positioning Enhance Your Reference Prepare your image before you start drawing. * Convert photos to black and white * Adjust brightness and contrast * Pick colors directly from the image * Zoom and pan for fine details * Import images from your photo library Perfect For * Portrait drawing * Pencil sketching * Acrylic and oil painting * Canvas transfers * Art practice and education * Artists of every skill level Privacy Policy: https://digitalhole.github.io/Smartgridmaker.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Maker－Grid App for Artist at none against Pixelcos's 1. Grid Maker－Grid App for Artist also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Pixelcos's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Pixelcos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Grid Maker－Grid App for Artist asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pixelcos ships an update every 5 weeks, Grid Maker－Grid App for Artist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixelcos | Grid Maker－Grid App for Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晓航 郑 | Digital Hole Pvt. Ltd. |
Customer experience
Pixelcos
Grid Maker－Grid App for Artist
In-app purchases
Pixelcos
- PRO$2.99
Grid Maker－Grid App for Artist
No in-app purchases
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