Comparison

Drawing Grid Maker vs Grid Maker

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

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About

Drawing Grid Maker

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Drawing from a photo and losing the proportions? ArtGride is a digital viewfinder - it lays a grid over your reference photo and keeps every proportion true while you draw, the way artists have done for centuries. A GRID YOU FULLY CONTROL - Classic grid, rule of thirds, golden ratio or radial layout - Real cell size in cm or inches - draw the exact same grid on your paper - Paper formats: A4, A5, canvases and sketchbooks (EU and US) or custom sizes - Line color, thickness and opacity, plus passe-partout style margins DRAWING MODE - The screen stays awake - your phone sits next to the paper or on a stand - Zoom and pan, toggle the grid with a single tap - Studio filters: grayscale, posterize, notan, blur, 180 degree flip, mirror and negative LESSONS A mini course of classic exercises: self portrait, upside down drawing, negative space, hand contour, master study through the grid and more. Document your progress with photos of your work - the day counter shows in plain sight how your skills grow between attempts. INSPIRATIONS Curated public domain references - one tap opens them in the editor with a ready made grid. NO ACCOUNT, FULLY OFFLINE No sign up required. Everything works offline and your projects stay on your phone. For beginners who finally want to nail proportions, and for seasoned sketchers who want a faster way to transfer references to paper.

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Grid Maker

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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 • Import your own image from Photos or Files, or capture a reference with the camera. • Adjust rows, columns, line color, thickness and opacity. Add and manage grid overlays. • Zoom into a cell, subdivide it for details and mark finished cells. Labels such as A1 help you keep your place. • Add freehand annotations, sample colors and use composition guides. • Save up to 3 projects and share your reference as a PNG, with or without the grid. GO FURTHER WITH GRID MAKER PRO • Canvas Match: set paper or canvas dimensions and cell size to prepare a reference in the proportions you need. • Value Study: simplify light and dark areas before planning your shading. • WIP Compare: overlay a photo of your drawing on the reference to spot differences. • Perspective Correction: adjust an angled reference photo. • Projector Mode: display a full-screen grid on black, with an optional faint reference image. • 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

Drawing Grid Maker4 screens
Grid Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drawing Grid Maker at none against Grid Maker's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Grid Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Drawing Grid Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Drawing Grid Maker versus Grid Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing Grid MakerGrid Maker
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamil ZielinskiRedouan Afoulous

In-app purchases

None

Drawing Grid Maker

No in-app purchases

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 Drawing Grid Maker free?
Drawing Grid Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grid Maker free?
Grid Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drawing Grid Maker or Grid Maker have ads?
Neither Drawing Grid Maker nor Grid Maker shows ads.

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