Comparison

YaYDraw vs Grid Maker

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

Head to head
About

YaYDraw

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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a practical drawing companion. YaYDraw helps drawing enthusiasts place a reference image over the live camera view, adjust it to fit the page, keep it locked while drawing, and return to an unfinished artwork after moving the phone. You can also import your own photos, explore built-in references, and scan finished artwork into a clean digital copy. DRAW AT A COMFORTABLE ANGLE β€’ Position the phone between you and the paper β€’ The phone does not need to be perfectly vertical above the canvas β€’ Adjust the reference to match the page from your working angle FIT, ADJUST, AND LOCK β€’ Move, rotate, and scale the reference image β€’ Adjust opacity, brightness, grid, and line-art tools β€’ Lock the reference to prevent accidental movement while drawing PAUSE AND CONTINUE LATER β€’ Before moving the phone, tap the photo button to save a local recovery point β€’ When you return, first align the reference manually with the lines already on the paper β€’ If a small difference remains, use Fine-Tune for a final correction β€’ Recovery information stays on your device USE YOUR OWN REFERENCES β€’ Import from Photos or Files β€’ Take a new photo and use it as a drawing reference β€’ Browse the built-in reference gallery SCAN FINISHED ARTWORK β€’ Capture drawings and paintings directly in the app β€’ Detect artwork edges and correct perspective β€’ Crop the surrounding background β€’ Choose from 10 frame styles, or keep the scan unframed β€’ Add an optional personal signature, created in Settings by drawing or importing one β€’ Adjust the signature’s position, size, and angle before saving β€’ Save a framed image and optionally save the original corrected scan to Photos SUBSCRIPTION YaYDraw requires an auto-renewable subscription after the introductory trial. Monthly and yearly options unlock all app features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://yaydraw.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://yaydraw.app/terms

About

Grid Maker

Features
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Draw from photos with better proportions. Grid Maker adds an adjustable drawing grid to your reference so you can transfer shapes to paper, one square at a time. From a portrait sketch to a painting on canvas, break a complex image into smaller, easier-to-study sections. Keep your reference beside you while you draw. START WITH THE FREE TOOLS β€’ Import your own image from Photos or Files, or capture a reference with the camera. β€’ Adjust rows, columns, line color, thickness and opacity. Add and manage grid overlays. β€’ Zoom into a cell, subdivide it for details and mark finished cells. Labels such as A1 help you keep your place. β€’ Add freehand annotations, sample colors and use composition guides. β€’ Save up to 3 projects and share your reference as a PNG, with or without the grid. GO FURTHER WITH GRID MAKER PRO β€’ Canvas Match: set paper or canvas dimensions and cell size to prepare a reference in the proportions you need. β€’ Value Study: simplify light and dark areas before planning your shading. β€’ WIP Compare: overlay a photo of your drawing on the reference to spot differences. β€’ Perspective Correction: adjust an angled reference photo. β€’ Projector Mode: display a full-screen grid on black, with an optional faint reference image. β€’ Keep unlimited projects and export labeled PDFs for sharing or printing. YOUR FIRST DRAWING 1. Import a photo and choose a grid. 2. Draw a matching grid lightly on your paper. 3. Copy the shapes in each square, then refine the details. Image editing happens on your device. You can begin without creating an app account. Core grid tools are free for up to 3 projects. Pro features require an in-app purchase; available options and prices appear in the app before purchase. Choose a photo and start your next drawing. Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-for-Grid-Maker-Drawing-Reference-3e41e95b550680699ff9d4db53953ca0?source=copy_link Support & FAQ: https://app.notion.com/p/Grid-Maker-Drawing-Reference-Support-FAQ-3e41e95b5506809eba7bc559bde64a77?source=copy_link Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

YaYDraw4 screens
Grid Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

YaYDraw and Grid Maker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. YaYDraw sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Grid Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
YaYDraw versus Grid Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYaYDrawGrid Maker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZentura Labs LLCRedouan Afoulous

In-app purchases

2 purchases

YaYDraw

Subscriptions2
  • YaYDraw Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • YaYDraw Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
3 purchases

Grid Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Grid Maker Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Grid Maker Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Grid Maker Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is YaYDraw free?
YaYDraw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Maker free?
Grid Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YaYDraw or Grid Maker have ads?
Neither YaYDraw nor Grid Maker shows ads.

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