Comparison

GridQuilt vs Paintly

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

Head to head
About

GridQuilt

This free application allows users to create custom grid puzzles from their photos. It supports splitting or splicing multiple images into various grid layouts, including nine grids. Easily arrange 1 to 9 photos into different configurations for unique visual designs.

Highlights
  • Free to use
  • Supports 1-9 photos
  • Multiple grid layouts (2x2, 3x3)
  • Splice or cut multiple pictures
  • Simple and practical interface
Features
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GridQuilt is a focused image tool for splitting photos, creating collages, and making long screenshots. Organize chat history, web pages, tutorials, receipts, and social media images with a fast, local workflow. Key features • Long screenshot stitching Select consecutive screenshots and automatically remove overlapping areas as they are stitched into one long image. Open any seam for precise manual adjustment when needed. • Scrolling screen capture Use the system screen broadcast to capture scrolling content and create a long screenshot. Frames are analyzed on your device and are not uploaded to a server. • Grid image splitting Split one photo into 2×2, 3×3, and other grid layouts. Adjust grid size, spacing, aspect ratio, and shapes for social media layouts and image slicing. • Photo collages Combine multiple photos into horizontal, vertical, or grid layouts. Adjust spacing, color, ratio, and crop position. • Flexible export Export as PNG, JPEG, HEIC, or PDF. Save to Photos, export to Files, or share with the system share sheet. Privacy first Photo processing, screen-recording frame analysis, and long screenshot stitching happen locally on your device. Screen capture starts only after you explicitly confirm the system screen broadcast. Core features are available to use. GridQuilt Pro adds larger grids, higher output limits, and higher-quality screen-recording long screenshots.

About

Paintly

Transform photos into paint-by-number art or choose from a curated collection. Enjoy a relaxing creative experience by tapping to color, or print guides to paint on real paper. It's a calming way to create art, unwind, or engage in a creative activity with family.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to paint-by-number
  • Library of ready-to-paint pictures
  • Printable numbered color guides
  • Relaxing coloring experience
  • Creative activity for all ages
Features
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Turn any photo into a paint by number masterpiece — or pick from our library of ready-to-paint pictures. Tap, relax, and watch the artwork come alive, color by color. And when you want a break from the screen: print any picture with its numbered color guide and paint it on real paper. Whether you're unwinding after a long day, painting with your kids, or turning memories into art — Paintly gives you a calm, creative moment whenever you need one. Download Paintly and paint something beautiful today.

Screenshots

GridQuilt4 screens
Paintly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GridQuilt at Free against Paintly's $7.99. GridQuilt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Paintly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

GridQuilt is free to download; Paintly costs $7.99 up front. GridQuilt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paintly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GridQuilt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridQuilt ships an update monthly, Paintly weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GridQuilt versus Paintly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridQuiltPaintly
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文阳 贺Esther Ramos

Customer experience

GridQuilt

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Paintly

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GridQuilt

One-time1
  • pro$0.99
None

Paintly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GridQuilt free?
GridQuilt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paintly free?
Paintly costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GridQuilt or Paintly?
GridQuilt is rated higher. GridQuilt averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Paintly averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do GridQuilt or Paintly have ads?
Neither GridQuilt nor Paintly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridQuilt or Paintly?
GridQuilt ships an update monthly, and Paintly weekly. Most recently, GridQuilt was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paintly on October 24, 2026.

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