Comparison

GridLens Pro vs Padme

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

Head to head
About

GridLens Pro

Features
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GridLens turns your iPhone into a professional AR ground grid overlay tool. See customizable grid patterns directly on the ground through your camera - perfect for archaeologists, architects, construction workers, landscape designers, and DIY enthusiasts. KEY FEATURES: REAL-TIME AR GRID OVERLAY See grid lines overlaid on detected horizontal surfaces in real-time through your iPhone camera. No more guessing distances - the grid is right there on the ground. ADJUSTABLE GRID SIZES Choose from 6 preset grid sizes: 0.25m, 0.5m, 1m, 2m, 5m, and 10m. Whether you need fine detail or large area coverage, GridLens has you covered. MULTIPLE MEASUREMENT UNITS Switch between meters, feet, centimeters, and inches with a single tap. Work in the unit that is most natural for you. CUSTOMIZABLE GRID COLORS 5 grid color options (Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, White) ensure visibility in any lighting condition or surface type. GRID LABELS WITH COORDINATES Enable coordinate labels on your grid for precise documentation and professional reporting. SCREENSHOT WITH GPS METADATA Capture screenshots with a single tap. Photos are automatically tagged with GPS coordinates for field documentation. SAVE CUSTOM PRESETS Save your favorite grid configurations as presets for quick access on future projects. APPLE NATIVE AR Built with ARKit and RealityKit for the highest tracking accuracy and smoothest AR experience on iPhone. PERFECT FOR: - Archaeologists documenting excavation grids - Architects planning floor layouts - Construction workers measuring ground areas - Landscape designers planning garden layouts - DIY enthusiasts measuring for home projects Note: GridLens requires an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 17.0+. Devices with LiDAR (iPhone 12 Pro and later) provide faster and more accurate plane detection. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

About

Padme

Features
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Mac Numeric Pad turns your iPhone into a beautiful, customizable, wireless keypad for your Mac :) Designed to feel right at home next to Apple hardware, it brings a clean, refined keypad experience inspired by the Magic Keyboard, with responsive key presses and a polished look that fits naturally into your Mac setup. More than a standard number pad, Mac Numeric Pad lets you create custom keypads that fit your workflow. Build layouts for shortcuts, navigation, function keys, editing controls, or everyday tasks, and keep them ready on your iPhone whenever you need them. You can also share your custom keypads with others, making it easy to reuse your favorite layouts across devices or send them to friends and teammates! Features: All the features are free, but limited to one custom keypad, perfect for a light user and to demonstrate Padme's promises :) An in-app purchase will be required to have multiple custom keypads and to support the project! - Create custom keypads for shortcuts, workflows, and everyday tasks - Share keypad layouts easily with anyone - Full wireless and easy connection - Access navigation, arrow, function, and editing keys - Enjoy smooth, responsive key presses with auto-repeat support - Swipe between keypad layouts quickly - Connect to your Mac over your local network, with no accounts or sign-ups! - Automatically sync and backup your keypads on iCloud Pair the app with the free Mac Numeric Pad Companion on your Mac and start typing in seconds! For any suggestion or issue, do not hesitate to contact me at support@lightme.site

Screenshots

GridLens Pro4 screens
Padme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GridLens Pro at daily against Padme's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. GridLens Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Padme sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridLens Pro ships an update daily, Padme every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
GridLens Pro versus Padme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridLens ProPadme
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer่ดบ ๅ‘จGiuseppe Bertolini

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GridLens Pro

Subscriptions2
  • GridLens Monthly$4.991 Month
  • GridLens Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • GridLens Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

Padme

One-time3
  • Breakfast$7.99
  • Margherita and a beer$14.99
  • Small specialty coffee restock$29.99

Questions

Is GridLens Pro free?
GridLens Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Padme free?
Padme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GridLens Pro or Padme have ads?
Neither GridLens Pro nor Padme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridLens Pro or Padme?
GridLens Pro ships an update daily, and Padme every 4 days. Most recently, GridLens Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and Padme on October 24, 2026.

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