Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & Draw

Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & Draw

Art Projector, Tracing, Sketch

10K ratings
1148 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 16, 2016
  • March 10, 2026

Features

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About

This app helps artists of all levels create stunning artwork by projecting images onto their canvas for tracing and guidance. It offers tools for hyper-realistic drawings, time-lapse recording, and breaking down images into color value layers. Users can also access drawing lessons, daily prompts, and a community for inspiration and sharing.

AR projection for tracing
Hyper-realistic drawing with strobe
Time-lapse video recording
Color value layer breakdown
Step-by-step drawing instructions
Drawing lessons and prompts
Artist community
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What's New in Da Vinci Eye

4.6.4

March 10, 2026

Join the millions of creatives using Da Vinci Eye, from painters to cake decorators, to create stunning artwork. The app goes beyond tracing with its extensive drawing tools, lessons, daily drawing prompts, and a vibrant community to share your work with! As seen in Watercolor Artist Magazine, Artists Magazine, Handmade Seller Magazine, LifeHacker, Apple News, The Guardian, AR/VR Journey, and many other publications! We've launched a fantastic new section where you can explore a vast collection of inspirational photos shared by our creative community. With the latest update, we've tackled some quirks from iOS 18 and introduced and enhanced the scrolling of the community drawing feed. Also, keep an eye out for some enhancements to our breakdown mode, which if you haven't checked it out, lets you transform any photo into a detailed, step-by-step tutorial. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Whether it's a bug report, a feature suggestion, or just a friendly hello, don't hesitate to get in touch through the app's contact form located in the side menu. As always thank you so much for your support in making this project possible! - Sam & Charissa 4.6.4 -> Fixed Profile's not showing all drawings issue 4.6.3 -> Fixed Image Picker Bug 4.6.2 -> Fixed iOS 26.1 bugs 4.6.1 -> A regional special event section and a few UI Updates 4.5.25 - 4.6.0 -> Updates to the Video Recording Feature 4.5.10 - 4.5.24 -> UI Updates and Bug Fixes 4.5.9 -> EU Instructional Videos now displaying correctly 4.5.7 / 4.5.8 -> UI Updates and Bug Fixes

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Charts

Top Grossing

This app rose +7 positions in Graphics & Design chart.

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Top Free

This app rose +5 positions in Graphics & Design chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

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User reviews

Wow

I’m just discovering my artistic style and I needed practice but didn’t know where to start. Luckily I found this amazing app, because using it regularly I’m starting to develop muscle memory for proper angles for multiple positions of multiple objects of interest. Thanks to whoever created this app! You guys are awesome and now my art will soon be as well!
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YOU HAVE TO PAY TO USE YOUR PHOTOS

YOU MUST PAY TO USE YOUR PHOTOS ITS NOT FREE

Not free

Downloaded this app last yr and somehow got charged for $40. Don’t download

Not bad but not good

One thing.. it doesn’t focus on the background and leaves it blurry which makes it hard to draw .

Incredible customer service

Thoroughly enjoy this app. Its fantastic. I’ve been using it for a couple years on android, and now iOS. I recently needed help with something and they were generous and quick to respond. Highly recommend!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes frequently

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Anchor tracking issues

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Difficulty moving and resizing images

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Inconsistent performance across devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to draw on own photos without subscription

Feature

Improve camera tracking and stability

Feature

Implement landscape mode support for iPad

Feature

Add more drawing tutorials and lessons

Feature

Introduce social features like commenting and messaging

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FAQ

What does Da Vinci Eye do?

Da Vinci Eye is an augmented reality app that acts as a digital Camera Lucida, projecting images onto your canvas or drawing surface. It allows you to trace and draw from your own photos, break down images into color value layers for shading, and offers drawing lessons and prompts.

How does the AR tracing feature work?

You suspend your device above or in front of your canvas using a stand or similar object. When you look through your phone's screen, you'll see both the projected image and your canvas simultaneously, enabling you to trace with precision.

Is Da Vinci Eye free to use?

The app is free to download and offers a range of features. However, it also includes in-app purchases for additional tools, content, or advanced functionalities, allowing users to customize their experience.

What devices are compatible with Da Vinci Eye?

The app requires specific device requirements for its AR Mode. It is recommended to check the detailed device requirements section within the app's description or store listing before purchasing to ensure compatibility.

Who can benefit from using Da Vinci Eye?

This app is designed for a wide range of artists, including painters, bakers, cartoonists, tattoo artists, illustrators, hobbyists, and makeup artists. It's beneficial for anyone looking to improve their drawing accuracy, learn new techniques, or create complex artwork more easily.