Comparison

Overgrid 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

Overgrid

Easily add a customizable grid to any photo for accurate drawing and painting. Scale your reference image to match your canvas dimensions and transfer proportions with confidence. Features include adjustable grid lines, adaptive contrast, value studies, and temperature overlays.

Highlights
  • Add customizable grids to photos
  • Scale reference to canvas dimensions
  • Adjustable grid lines, color, and opacity
  • Adaptive contrast for visibility
  • Value study and temperature overlay
  • Save and apply grid presets
  • Export at high resolution
Features
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Add a grid to any reference photo. Transfer proportions to canvas with confidence. Import from your gallery or shoot with your camera. Set rows, columns, line weight. Done. Match your canvas first. Crop the reference to your canvas ratio, then enter your real dimensions. 16x20, 12x12, whatever you are working on. Every square lines up when you transfer. No guesswork, no wasted paint. Customize everything. Grid color, opacity, thickness, diagonals for composition, numbering to track your squares. Make the grid work the way you work. Adaptive contrast reads your image and picks grid colors that stay visible on any background. Dark lines on light areas. Light lines on dark. You never lose the grid. Value study breaks the image into tonal levels so you can plan light and shadow before you start. Temperature overlay maps warm and cool zones across the composition. Save setups as templates. One tap to apply your favorite configuration to any new project. Export at full resolution, up to 4096px, for printing or reference at any size. Free includes three projects, basic grid, and 1024px export. Full access is a one-time purchase. Not a subscription. No account. No cloud. No ads. Your images never leave your device.

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

Overgrid4 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 Overgrid's 1. Overgrid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, 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. Overgrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Overgrid ships an update weekly, Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Overgrid versus Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOvergridGrid Maker-Grid App for Artist
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaintingstack Technologies SpADigital Hole Pvt. Ltd.

Customer experience

Overgrid

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Overgrid

One-time1
  • Overgrid Premium$12.99
None

Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Overgrid free?
Overgrid 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 Overgrid or Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist have ads?
Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist shows ads; Overgrid does not.
Which is updated more often, Overgrid or Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist?
Overgrid ships an update weekly, and Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist fortnightly. Most recently, Overgrid was updated on October 8, 2026 and Grid Maker-Grid App for Artist on October 10, 2026.

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