Comparison

Graph Paper Pro vs Color

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

Head to head
About

Graph Paper Pro

Create precise geometric and 3D drawings on digital graph or dot paper. Features include anchored lines, shape filling with color, and customizable paper styles. Export your creations as PNGs with various background options, including transparency.

Highlights
  • Anchored lines with snap precision
  • Solid and gradient shape filling
  • Customizable graph and dot paper
  • Freehand drawing with 'Draw Behind' toggle
  • Unlimited undo/redo
  • PNG export with transparency option
Features
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Draw like you're on real graph paper, only faster. Graph Paper Pro is a focused workspace for building geometric and 3D drawings on graph or dot paper. Place anchored lines that snap with precision, fill closed shapes with solid or gradient color, and finish with clean PNG exports. Why this app - Built for people who love drawing on graph paper: 3D doodles, optical illusions, cubes, isometric-style sketches, and clean diagrams. - iPhone, iPad, and Mac support. Apple Pencil works with the included freehand tools. - Offline-first. No sign-up, no internet required. Tools that ship - Line, Fill, Eraser, and Freehand tools with a simple drawing workspace. - Snap and precision controls for confident placement. - Fill supports solid and gradient colors on closed shapes. - Draw Behind mode for the freehand tool to sketch under your shapes. - Unlimited undo/redo. - Sample projects to learn techniques fast. Paper you control with Pro - Switch between graph or dot paper. - Customize paper color, grid line color/thickness, dot color/size, and drawing line widths. - Create unlimited projects. - Unlock all export styles. Export - Export on a solid background, with grid/dots showing, or transparent PNG. - Share straight from the export sheet. Pricing - Free: up to 3 projects, limited customization, and basic export. - Pro Monthly: $3.99/month. - Pro Annual: $19.99/year with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. - Pro Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase. Existing buyers of the original $9.99 lifetime unlock keep Pro forever and do not need to subscribe. Subscription terms Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Feedback & Support: https://forms.gle/YX3prmEVkRtfS16U6 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Color

Features
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Color accuracy shouldn't be a guessing game. Whether you are an engineer in a factory or a designer in a studio, ambient light often distorts what your eyes see. Color-Meter turns your iPhone into a high-precision color identification tool. Designed by industry professionals with 15 years of experience in manufacturing, this app helps you bridge the gap between "looking right" and "being right." Key Features: Real-time Color Detection: Instantly capture HEX, RGB, and CMYK values from any object. Lighting Compensation: Advanced algorithms to help normalize color readings under different light sources. Project Management: Save and organize your color palettes for industrial standards or creative projects. Minimalist Interface: A clean, dark-themed UI that focuses on data clarity and efficiency. Whether you are matching industrial coatings or selecting a palette for a digital project, Color-Meter provides the objective data you need to make decisions with confidence.

Screenshots

Graph Paper Pro4 screens
Color3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Graph Paper Pro at Free against Color's $0.99. Graph Paper Pro also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Graph Paper Pro is free to download; Color costs $0.99 up front. Graph Paper Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Color sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graph Paper Pro ships an update every 5 days, Color weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Graph Paper Pro versus Color: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraph Paper ProColor
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Palette LLC鑫 金

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Graph Paper Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Graph Paper Pro Lifetime Unlock$9.99
  • Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

Color

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is Graph Paper Pro free?
Graph Paper Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color free?
Color costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Graph Paper Pro or Color have ads?
Neither Graph Paper Pro nor Color shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graph Paper Pro or Color?
Graph Paper Pro ships an update every 5 days, and Color weekly. Most recently, Graph Paper Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and Color on October 28, 2026.

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