Comparison

Video Maker Pro vs Grid Maker for Artist

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

Grid Maker 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, 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
Grid Maker for Artist4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Grid Maker for Artist is free to download; Video Maker Pro costs $3.99 up front. Grid Maker for Artist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Video Maker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Maker Pro ships an update every 5 days, Grid Maker for Artist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Video Maker Pro versus Grid Maker for Artist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Maker ProGrid Maker for Artist
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — 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.

Customer experience

Video Maker Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Grid Maker for Artist

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Video Maker Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Grid Maker for Artist

One-time1
  • Enjoy Without Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Video Maker Pro free?
Video Maker Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grid Maker for Artist free?
Grid Maker for Artist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Maker Pro or Grid Maker for Artist have ads?
Grid Maker for Artist shows ads; Video Maker Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Maker Pro or Grid Maker for Artist?
Video Maker Pro ships an update every 5 days, and Grid Maker for Artist fortnightly. Most recently, Video Maker Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grid Maker for Artist on October 25, 2026.

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