# TatToolkit vs Grid Drawing

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grid Drawing at 94% against TatToolkit's 50%. Grid Drawing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). TatToolkit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TatToolkit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Grid Drawing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grid Drawing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid Drawing has 123 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TatToolkit's written reviews are positive against 94% of Grid Drawing's.

TatToolkit ships an update every 2 days, Grid Drawing daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TatToolkit | Grid Drawing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoolkit/id6743405007/reviews) | **[5.0 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-drawing-photorealism/id6806555079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **93.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#149** |
| Size | 224 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Holbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758762644) | [Dylan Eakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806555081) |

## What reviewers say

### TatToolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoolkit/id6743405007)

This app provides tattoo artists with a suite of tools to streamline their design and stencil creation process. It offers features for image enhancement, color palette generation, and seamless workflow integration, helping artists create precise tattoos more efficiently.

**Highlights:** Multiple stencil creation methods, Image enhancement and refinement, Color palette generation with ink matching, Layer management for composition, High-resolution export for printing, Background removal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TatToolkit Standard Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


### Grid Drawing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-drawing-photorealism/id6806555079)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This drawing app helps you create photorealistic art by applying custom grids to reference images. It allows you to break down images into layers, track your progress, and compare your work to the original photograph to identify and correct errors.

**Highlights:** Upload reference images, Apply custom grids, Separate reference into layers, Track finished squares, Compare drawing to photograph, Mark errors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eye II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Texture Practice II | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refraction | $0.99 | one-time |
| Self Portrait 2022 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moths to a Flame | $0.99 | one-time |
| You Are Not Lost | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Soul to Take | $0.99 | one-time |
| Father | $0.99 | one-time |
| Impact | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TatToolkit free?

TatToolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grid Drawing free?

Grid Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TatToolkit or Grid Drawing?

Grid Drawing is rated higher. TatToolkit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Grid Drawing averages 5.0 from 123 ratings.

### Do TatToolkit or Grid Drawing have ads?

Grid Drawing shows ads; TatToolkit does not.

### Which is updated more often, TatToolkit or Grid Drawing?

TatToolkit ships an update every 2 days, and Grid Drawing daily. Most recently, TatToolkit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grid Drawing on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*