Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & Draw

Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & Draw

Art Projector, Tracing, Sketch

11K ratings
1168 reviews
#32 in top-grossing Graphics & Design
📚 Education
🎨 Graphics & Design
Free
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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 +2 positions in Graphics & Design chart.

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Top Free

This app rose +1 position in Graphics & Design chart.

Last updated on August 7, 2026.

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User reviews

Great tool

Great for sketching it moves and image disappears sometimes but very few times just some thing to work on but good tool so far.

??????

I dont have a problem with this app costing money, its neccessary to keep it up and running and for ad money, but uploading even ONE photo from my camera roll is a 'Premium feature'??? seriously?? i downloaded this app just to do one photo so i could colour it cause my printer doesnt colour right, but jesus?? i mean i'd understand if you made it cost money for a certain amount of photos traced, or for certain features like coloured photos, or even the app itself costing money, but no!! its just bad marketting and probably will turn people away rather than get them to buy premium.
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Best Drawing Assist Tool Out There

I’ve used everything in my art career from professional projectors to tracing directly from the computer screen. This App is so perfect for these types of projects. To have a tool like this at my fingertips and on my phone is priceless.

Not what I was looking for!

If you are trying to find an app that lets you draw your own images. Don’t download this one!! And I despise how most anime pictures are AI! Stop Ai!!!

Absolutely cracking app

Works fabulously. Saves so much time. Would love the addition of being able to add multiple anchors in the future.

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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.