Comparison

Grid 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.

Head to head
About

Grid

Easily overlay accurate grids onto any photo to aid in drawing, sketching, and stenciling. This tool is designed for artists, illustrators, and tattoo artists to simplify complex images into manageable sections for improved accuracy and proportion.

Highlights
  • Accurate photo grid overlay
  • Simplifies complex images
  • Aids sketching and painting
  • Tattoo stencil creation
  • Improves proportion accuracy
  • Ad-free and clutter-free interface
Features
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Grid Drawing Tool is the simplest, cleanest way to add accurate grids to any photo. Designed for artists, tattoo artists, illustrators, and designers, this app helps you break down complex images into easy-to-draw sections. Whether you're sketching, painting, creating tattoo stencils, or improving proportions, Grid Drawing Tool gives you a reliable tool to guide your artwork. Fast, Lightweight, and No Ads A clean, focused tool with: Zero ads Zero watermarks Zero clutter Just pure grid-drawing utility. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Welcome-to-PhotoGridder-Support-2ac15d9d04028076bebace6354425c9f?source=copy_link

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Grid4 screens
Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist at none against Grid's 3. Grid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid ships an update every 3 days, Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grid versus Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridGrid Maker-Grid App for Artist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerujjwal chafleDigital Hole Pvt. Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Grid

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Lifetime Access$12.99
None

Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist free?
Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grid or Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist have ads?
Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist shows ads; Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid or Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist?
Grid ships an update every 3 days, and Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist fortnightly. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 2, 2026 and Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist on October 10, 2026.

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