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

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Updated October 2026

Lightbox draw - tracing paper

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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

#1

Calca app by Francisco Mateo Marquez

Calc Application

Editor's Choice

🎨 Graphics & Design

4.0(88 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.

#2

AR Sketch & Trace by VarMeta

AR Tracing: Easy Drawing

Strong Contender

🎨 Graphics & Design

4.4(161 ratings)

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This app uses augmented reality to project outlines of images onto paper, allowing users to easily trace and create sketches. It supports importing photos, converting them into outlines, and offers guidance for beginners to learn drawing. Users can also record their drawing process.

#3

Tracing Projector Draw Easy by Phuong Thao Vu Thi

Sketch Easily with Your Camera

Worth Considering

🎨 Graphics & Design

4.4😞(640 ratings)

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Great app
👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills
👍 Fun and enjoyable to use

Room to Improve

🔒 Too much content locked behind paywall
🐛 Frequent issues with functionality
🔒 Limited free features

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AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Draw

AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Draw

AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Draw

Simple AR Draw & Art Projector

This app uses augmented reality to project images onto paper for tracing, offering guided lessons and real-time feedback to improve drawing skills. It's designed for artists of all levels, from beginners building fundamentals to experienced artists refining their techniques.

AR tracing projectionGuided drawing lessonsReal-time feedback

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Photo Trace & Draw - Tracely

Photo Trace & Draw - Tracely

Photo Trace & Draw - Tracely

Trace photos onto paper

Transform your device into a drawing projector. Overlay any photo onto paper to trace with adjustable opacity and zoom. Features like left-handed mode and grid assist make drawing easier for all skill levels.

Project photos onto paperAdjustable photo opacityPinch to zoom and rotate

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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

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

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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

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

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Papercopy: Trace & Draw

Papercopy: Trace & Draw

Papercopy: Trace & Draw

Trace any image onto paper

Transform your device into a precision tracing tool. Import any image to use as a drawing guide, adjusting its visibility and position to sketch and improve your artistic skills with ease.

Import images for tracingAdjust brightness and contrastRotate and position references

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AR Drawing App - Sketchify

AR Drawing App - Sketchify

AR Drawing App - Sketchify

Easy Trace & Learn How to Draw

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

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