# Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & Draw — Art Projector, Tracing, Sketch > AR art projector and tracing tool with drawing lessons and community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Da Vinci Eye LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-vinci-eye-ar-trace-and-draw/id1120304868 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Da Vinci Eye LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/901627962) - Category: Graphics & Design, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 11,309 App Store ratings · 1,177 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 200 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish - Released: 2016-06-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-vinci-eye-ar-trace-and-draw/id1120304868/reviews.md ## What is Da Vinci Eye? As seen on Shark Tank and featured in Apple's Apps We Love, Watercolor Artist Magazine, Handmade Seller Magazine, LifeHacker, MakeUseOf, Fast Company (Innovation Award winner), Apple News and more! Da Vinci Eye is used by millions of creatives from painters to bakers to make incredible artwork. The app is not just for tracing, it offers a wide range of drawing tools, lessons, daily drawing prompts, and a supportive community to share your artwork! IMPORTANT!: Please read how this app works below and the device requirements for AR Mode BEFORE purchasing. HIGHLIGHTS • Create incredible artwork from your own photos • Make hyper-realistic drawings with our strobe feature • Record time-lapse videos of your drawings • Separate images into layers by color value, then view those areas on your canvas • Easily learn the fundamentals of drawing • Breakdown any image into step-by-step instructions • Video tutorials • Use filters to make drawing even easier • Zoom in to capture micro details in your drawings • Connect with our community to share your artwork • Insanely fast customer support! PERFECT FOR ANY ARTIST • Bakers • Cartoonists • Tattoo Artists • Illustrators • Fiverr Designers • Hobbyists • Makeup artists • Nail Technicians • Animators No matter what skill level you’re at — Da Vinci Eye is here for you! OVERVIEW How many times have you been drawing a portrait for hours only to realize that the nose or the eye is in the wrong place? You can use Da Vinci Eye to layout artwork before you begin or even check your work as you progress. Having a hard time seeing where lights or darks go? Breakdown images into layers by color value. Then virtually project those layers on top of your image. You can see exactly where to place the darkest darks, mid-tones, and highlights. CAN'T THINK OF WHAT TO DRAW? Check out our inspiration section for user uploaded reference photos. If you have a great pic, you can even upload your own content for other artists to draw. LEARNING HOW TO DRAW? We have lessons using our unique patent-pending learning method. You can also turn ANY photo into a step by step shading drawing lesson. HOW DOES IT WORK? Based on a tool that has been used by artists for centuries, this app is a digital version of a Camera Lucida. You suspend your iPhone or iPad above or in front of your canvas with a stand, tall glass, or other objects easily found around your house. When you look through your phone, you will see both the image and the canvas simultaneously. It's similar in functionality to an art projector or light box, but with the ability to do so much more. You can draw on any surface, zoom in to draw micro details in your drawing, and you don't have to draw in the dark. WILL THIS HELP ME LEARN HOW TO DRAW? Using Da Vinci Eye, you will be training your eye to recognize proportions and draw with shading while training your hand to translate precise lines and strokes on paper. You’ll learn faster and more efficiently using our proven techniques compared to any other app. AR MODE REQUIREMENTS To use AR mode, you must have an A10x or A11 processor and above. We recommend using: – iPhone 8 and newer (iPhone 7 and below will not work) – iPad Mini 5th Generation and newer – iPad Air 2019 and newer – iPad Pro 3rd Gen (Any pro made after 2018) and newer AR & CLASSIC MODE AR mode anchors your image to an object in the real world. This lets you move your canvas or phone, and the drawing and projected image will stay aligned. Classic mode is like a normal art projector, where if you move your phone or canvas, the drawing will no longer be aligned. AR mode is especially useful for drawing or painting on an easel. However, in most cases, Classic mode will achieve the same result. TAKE YOUR DRAWING TO THE NEXT LEVEL Download Da Vinci Eye today! No one ever regretted sharpening their drawing skills. Terms of Use Link: http://davincieyeapp.com/terms-of-service/ ## Key features - 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 ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month | | Annual Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year | | Annual Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year | | Monthly Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per month | | Pro Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year | | Monthly Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per month | | Da Vinci Eye Pro Upgrade Month | $9.99 | per month | | Da Vinci Eye Upgrade Year | $49.99 | per year | | Da Vinci Eye Pro Upgrade Month | $9.99 | per month | | Da Vinci Eye Pro Upgrade Year | $39.99 | per year | ## Chart rankings - #47 in Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store) - #36 in Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store) ## What do users think of Da Vinci Eye? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills - 💡 Useful for tracing and getting proportions right - 🚀 Time-saving - 👍 Great for beginners and professionals - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly - 👍 Excellent customer support **Cons** - 🐛 Glitchy and buggy - 💰 Subscription-based model - 💰 Expensive for some features - 🐛 Difficult to use and set up - 🐛 Camera issues and delays - 🔒 Restricted access to own photos **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes frequently - Anchor tracking issues - Difficulty moving and resizing images - Inconsistent performance across devices **Most requested features** - Add ability to draw on own photos without subscription - Improve camera tracking and stability - Implement landscape mode support for iPad - Add more drawing tutorials and lessons - Introduce social features like commenting and messaging ## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,177) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-vinci-eye-ar-trace-and-draw/id1120304868/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Game changer for artist *2026-08-18, version 4.6.4* I wish i had found this app long ago! Best app ever ### 5/5 — DaVinchi Eye *2026-08-12, version 4.6.4* Thanks You ### 4/5 — Good game but.. *2026-08-11, version 4.6.4* I have already written a review I just have a problem. Everyone is saying "oh it's a one pay to get premium." I want to look at the offer but it just says "free trial can cancle with one click." it says 29.99 yearly and 7.99 monthly. It is not a one pay y'all. ### 5/5 — Helps with my drawing *2026-08-10, version 4.6.4* Great little app to get creative with. ### 5/5 — Truly innovative *2026-08-09, version 4.6.4* This all should win awards for innovation for taking a very old idea and modernizing it with the phone but better is so many ways. I’m a professional illustrator and Senior Art Director and I was classically trained. I can say confidently I may never not use this app for transferring my digital comps to my surface. It’s just really easy and brilliant especially for larger works where you have the phone and iPad setup. Thank you! ### 1/5 — To complicated to use *2026-08-07, version 4.6.4* He didn’t work for me. This app is too complicated for what I’m trying to do. Maybe works for somebody else, but not for me. ### 5/5 — The best game ever *2026-08-07, version 4.6.4* It was so great. I can draw straight lines now ### 5/5 — Excellent for small paintings *2026-08-06, version 4.6.4* Yay, good way to sketch small paintings ### 5/5 — Hell yeah *2026-08-05, version 4.6.4* Awesome app! ### 4/5 — Great tool *2026-07-31, version 4.6.4* Great for sketching it moves and image disappears sometimes but very few times just some thing to work on but good tool so far. ## Frequently asked questions about Da Vinci Eye ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.6.4 — 2026-03-10 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 ### 4.6.3 — 2025-11-29 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 4.6.3 -> 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 ### 4.6.2 — 2025-11-27 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 4.6.2 -> 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 ### 4.6.1 — 2025-11-23 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 4.6.1 -> 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 ### 4.6.0 — 2025-09-11 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 4.5.25 - 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 ## Apps similar to Da Vinci Eye | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [AR Drawing How to Draw Sketch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-drawing-how-to-draw-sketch/id6451340162) | 4.7 (23,822) | Free | Graphics & Design | | [Sketchbook®](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchbook/id883738213) | 4.8 (220,344) | Free | Graphics & Design | | [AR Draw: Tracing Paper Drawing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-draw-tracing-paper-drawing/id6504627878) | 4.3 (288) | Free | Graphics & Design | | [Tayasui Watercolor & Painting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tayasui-watercolor-and-painting/id671867510) | 4.6 (5,019) | Free | Graphics & Design | | [Tracing Projector Draw Easy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-projector-draw-easy/id6456410973) | 4.4 (640) | Free | Graphics & Design | | [AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-drawing-sketch-and-paint/id6448484908) | 4.5 (89,612) | Free | Graphics & Design | ## More apps by Da Vinci Eye LLC - [Mural Maker by Da Vinci Eye](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mural-maker-by-da-vinci-eye/id1548564015) - [Doodle Grid for Artists](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-grid-for-artists/id6448245026) - [Da Vinci Eye: Art Projector](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-vinci-eye-art-projector/id6467633766) All apps by Da Vinci Eye LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/901627962 ## Related topics [perspective drawing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/perspective-drawing) · [da vinci eye](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/da-vinci-eye) · [da vinci eye free](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/da-vinci-eye-free) · [hologram drawing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hologram-drawing) · [see through drawing app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/see-through-drawing-app) · [da vinci eye art projector](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/da-vinci-eye-art-projector) · [da vinci eye app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/da-vinci-eye-app) · [trace anything](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/trace-anything) · [davinci](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/davinci) · [mural maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mural-maker) · [camera lucida](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/camera-lucida) · [caydo art design](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/caydo-art-design) · [andrew mcallister](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/andrew-mcallister) · [artist app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/artist-app) · [drawing apps for free tracing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/drawing-apps-for-free-tracing) · [free art projector](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/free-art-projector) · [elisa studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/elisa-studio) · [ikram el mouloudi](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ikram-el-mouloudi) · [vora bhavik](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vora-bhavik) · [ar art projector](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ar-art-projector) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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