Comparison

Graph Paper Pro vs Grid Drawing Tool +

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

Grid Drawing Tool +

This app helps artists transfer images to paper using a customizable grid overlay. Break down complex drawings into manageable sections to improve accuracy and sketching skills. Ideal for beginners and hobbyists looking to enhance their drawing process.

Highlights
  • Customizable grid overlay on images
  • Adjustable grid size and divisions
  • Image manipulation under grid
  • Grid line color and transparency adjustment
  • Basic image import
  • Advanced grid styles and aspect ratios (Premium)
  • Background removal (Premium)
Features
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Grid Drawing Tool Grid Drawing Tool is a simple and practical app that helps you transfer images onto paper using a drawing grid. It is designed for artists, beginners, and hobbyists who want to improve accuracy while sketching or tracing. By overlaying a customizable grid on top of any image, you can break complex drawings into smaller, easier sections and recreate them step by step on your drawing surface. This makes it easier to maintain proportions and improve drawing skills over time. The app focuses on simplicity and usability, without requiring advanced drawing experience. Free Features Add grid overlay on images Adjustable grid size and divisions Move, scale, and position images under grid Change grid line color and transparency Basic image import from gallery Save simple grid setups Premium Features Advanced grid styles and aspect ratios Multiple project management Enhanced image filters for drawing (black & white, line art) Background removal for reference images Perspective / distortion tools for advanced tracing PNG export for high-quality results Ad-free experience Future premium updates Grid Drawing Tool is designed to help you focus on structure and proportions while drawing. It removes complexity so you can concentrate on learning and improving your sketching skills. Whether you're practicing portraits, objects, or perspective drawings, this tool helps you turn any reference image into a clear, structured guide. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Graph Paper Pro4 screens
Grid Drawing Tool +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Drawing Tool + at 5.0 against Graph Paper Pro's 4.4. Grid Drawing Tool + also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Graph Paper Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Graph Paper Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Grid Drawing Tool + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grid Drawing Tool + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Graph Paper Pro has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Graph Paper Pro versus Grid Drawing Tool +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraph Paper ProGrid Drawing Tool +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Palette LLCErdem Kara

Customer experience

Graph Paper Pro

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Grid Drawing Tool +

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

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
2 purchases

Grid Drawing Tool +

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Graph Paper Pro free?
Graph Paper Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Drawing Tool + free?
Grid Drawing Tool + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Graph Paper Pro or Grid Drawing Tool +?
Grid Drawing Tool + is rated higher. Graph Paper Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Grid Drawing Tool + averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Graph Paper Pro or Grid Drawing Tool + have ads?
Grid Drawing Tool + shows ads; Graph Paper Pro does not.

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