Best Lightbox draw alternatives: apps like Lightbox draw - tracing paper

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Lightbox draw is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Lightbox draw

4.0(92 ratings)
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This app allows you to project any image from your device or camera onto a surface for drawing or tracing. It offers customization options for fonts and colors, and can even capture web pages. Tutorials are available to help users get the most out of its features.

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AR Sketch & Trace by VarMeta

AR Tracing: Easy Drawing
4.4(193 ratings)
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Transform your device into a drawing assistant. Project images onto any surface to trace and build your skills. Access a library of templates or use your own images to create unique artwork.

More apps like Lightbox draw

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AR Sketch Art: Camera Drawing
AR Sketch Art: Camera Drawing
AR Sketch Art: Camera Drawing
Simple AR Draw & Art Projector
Free

Transform your device into a tracing tool to learn drawing. Overlay any image onto your paper through the camera and trace it line by line. Step-by-step lessons guide you from beginner sketches to finished artwork.

Camera tracingStep-by-step drawing lessonsImage adjustment (resize, rotate, opacity)
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
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AR Tracing: Drawing by Tayasui
AR Tracing: Drawing by Tayasui
AR Tracing: Drawing by Tayasui
Trace, Sketch & Draw on Paper
Free

This app helps artists trace and sketch designs using augmented reality. Learn drawing with step-by-step lessons and easily transform sketches into art by tracing images onto paper via your phone's camera. Customize lines, erase mistakes, and save or share your creations.

AR tracing for drawingStep-by-step drawing lessonsTrace images from gallery or app
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2.8K)
subscription
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Tracing Projector Draw Easy
Tracing Projector Draw Easy
Tracing Projector Draw Easy
Sketch Easily with Your Camera
Free

Transform your camera into a tracing tool to easily sketch images onto paper. Select from a library or upload your own photos, adjust them for clarity, and trace with precision. Ideal for artists of all skill levels looking to practice and enhance their drawing abilities.

Camera-assisted tracingAI Sketch image generationImport images from gallery
🎨 Graphics & Design
(653)
free with in-app purchases
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AR Drawing Sketch AI - ArtEasy
AR Drawing Sketch AI - ArtEasy
AR Drawing Sketch AI - ArtEasy
Photo Trace & Simple Lessons
Free

Learn to draw step-by-step with augmented reality. Project images onto any surface and trace them to create unique artwork. Features AI-generated templates and a vast library of sketches for all skill levels.

Augmented reality drawing projectionStep-by-step drawing lessonsAI-generated custom templates
🎨 Graphics & Design
(9.6K)
free with in-app purchases
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Papercopy: Trace & Draw
Papercopy: Trace & Draw
Papercopy: Trace & Draw
Trace any image onto paper
Free

Transform your device into a portable tracing tool. Easily transfer any image onto paper by placing it over your screen and tracing the projected lines. Ideal for artists, students, and hobbyists looking to replicate designs without special equipment.

Trace any image from gallery or cameraAdjustable zoom, rotation, and panScreen lock to prevent accidental movement
🎨 Graphics & Design
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free with in-app purchases
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AR Drawing App - Sketchify
AR Drawing App - Sketchify
AR Drawing App - Sketchify
Easy Trace & Learn How to Draw
Free

This app uses augmented reality and artificial intelligence to transform how you sketch and create art. Project images onto surfaces to trace, import your own photos, or generate art from text descriptions. It offers drawing lessons and tools to capture your creative process.

AR projection for tracingImport and trace personal imagesStep-by-step drawing lessons
🎨 Graphics & Design
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
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AR Projector Tracing & Drawing
AR Projector Tracing & Drawing
AR Projector Tracing & Drawing
Trace & Draw AI Photo on Paper
Free

This app helps users improve their drawing and sketching skills by projecting images onto paper for tracing. It offers AR anchoring, a light table feature, digital drawing tools, guided lessons, and progress tracking to inspire creativity and skill development.

AR Image Projector with Anchor ToolVirtual Light Table for TracingDigital Sketching Tools
🎨 Graphics & Design
(6.8K)
free with in-app purchases