Comparison

Video Maker Pro vs Drawing Grid

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

Head to head
About

Video Maker Pro

Easily transform photos and videos into professional-quality movies with a wide array of themes, transitions, and music. Create stunning slideshows and edit videos with intuitive tools, perfect for social media sharing.

Highlights
  • Create slideshow videos from photos
  • Intuitive video editing tools
  • Trim and merge video clips
  • Variety of themes and transitions
  • Add music, stickers, text, filters, and effects
  • Save and share in high quality (up to 4K)
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NO ADS. NO WATERMARK. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. ► No ads are shown anywhere in the app. ► No watermark or logo is added to the videos you export. ► A paid app you buy once. No in-app purchases and no subscription. Video Maker Pro is an all-in-one video editor and video maker that lets anyone turn photos and videos into professional-quality movies with ease. Using a huge range of themes, transitions, effects, and music, transform your favorite photos and videos into beautiful slideshow videos. No complicated editing skills required — in just a few taps, you'll have a stunning movie you'll want to share on social media. WHO IT'S FOR ► Turn your photos into a stylish slideshow ► Edit, trim, and merge videos ► Create movies for weddings, birthdays, trips, and anniversaries ► Make videos for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube ► Create professional-quality videos without complicated software KEY FEATURES ► Create slideshow videos from photos Just pick your photos and get a stylish slideshow complete with music. ► Video editing Powerful, intuitive video editing at your fingertips. ► Trim videos Cut out the parts you don't need and keep only the scenes that matter. ► Merge videos Join multiple video clips into a single movie. ► A variety of themes Choose from a rich collection of themes to match any occasion and get a pro-level result instantly. ► Transitions Add smooth, beautiful transitions between photos and scenes. ► Adjust duration Freely adjust how long each photo appears and the length of the whole video. ► Music Set background music from a rich library or your own songs on your device. ► Stickers Decorate your videos with cute stickers and GIFs. ► Text & captions Add text in your favorite fonts and colors. Titles and captions are completely up to you. ► Filters A variety of filters that change the mood with a single tap. ► Effects A rich set of effects to make your videos even more captivating. SAVE & SHARE IN HIGH QUALITY Save your creations in high quality (up to 4K on supported devices) and easily share them to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more. Turn your photos and videos into the best movies yet with Video Maker Pro.

About

Drawing Grid

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

Video Maker Pro4 screens
Drawing Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drawing Grid at Free against Video Maker Pro's $3.99. Drawing Grid also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Video Maker Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On in-app purchases 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

Drawing Grid is free to download; Video Maker Pro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Maker Pro ships an update every 5 days, Drawing Grid every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Video Maker Pro versus Drawing Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Maker ProDrawing Grid
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#80 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudEx Inc.Digital Hole Pvt. Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Video Maker Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Drawing Grid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Maker Pro free?
Video Maker Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drawing Grid free?
Drawing Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Maker Pro or Drawing Grid have ads?
Drawing Grid shows ads; Video Maker Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Maker Pro or Drawing Grid?
Video Maker Pro ships an update every 5 days, and Drawing Grid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Video Maker Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Drawing Grid on September 24, 2026.

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