# MagicTrace

> Hand drawing and tracing app that uses device tilt for image tracing. (iPhone/iPad app by Nobuhiro Watanabe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictrace/id884484640 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nobuhiro Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/590303359)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictrace/id884484640/reviews.md

## What is MagicTrace?

This is a revolutionary hand drawing software! 
It is an application that can be traced by hand on paper. 
You can run anywhere at any time if there is a pen and smartphone stand. 
You do not need the Tracing paper or light box!

You can be many uses as described below. 
· Sketching 
· Trace of picture 
· Drawing 
· (Such as foreign language. Especially Kanji) learning of character 
· To the drawing doll to take a photo of people 

You can draw by hand immediately the landscape you are looking at now. Therefore, it is also possible to arrange the picture as it is in your inspiration.

By detecting the inclination of the device, the tilt angle of the image, and has realized the trace. 
Because it is the application that does not exist until now, please write in the review if there is a demand something.


Cartoon screen shot app uses the image below. 
Title: Give My Regardsto Black Jack
Author name: SHUHO SATO
Site Name: Manga on Web
URL:http://mangaonweb.com/

*On the profitability of the problem, we added a time limit.
You can increase the usage time by looking at the video ad.
Please for your understanding.

## Key features

- Trace images from paper
- No tracing paper or lightbox needed
- Sketching and drawing tool
- Character learning aid
- Capture and draw landscapes
- Uses device tilt for tracing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ad. | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictrace/id884484640/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible!

*2022-03-19, version 1.0.3*

This app is unusable.

### 4/5 — Pretty good!

*2021-09-01, version 1.0.3*

Takes a bit to load and you need to watch adds but better than other ones!

### 3/5 — Works as advertised

*2021-05-30*

This app works as advertised. Not sure why people rate it one star, but definitely not five. You open it up and it asks you to play an ad, or pay to use. You watch an ad and you can only use it for ten minutes. You can watch multiple ads back-to-back to give yourself more time, but... not super cool. Deleting this when my phone updates.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2021-02-02, version 1.0.3*

I love it so much and it deserves more stars it’s really helped me with my drawing I recommend

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2020-09-25*

Such a stupid app and makes you watch an ad or pay for time.

### 1/5 — Not that great

*2020-05-29*

The app isn't really that great. When I tried to trace my photo, it kept on glitching out. So maybe you can get that fixed? I also couldn’t see where I was drawing through the screen well.

### 1/5 — Ewwwwwww

*2020-02-16*

Worst game ever 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮  SORRY BYE

### 1/5 — Do not buy!

*2020-02-10, version 1.0.3*

Terrible app. English is unintelligible. Does nothing. Should not be on the App Store. Don’t you have any quality control? Refund please.

### 1/5 — Does NOT work!!!

*2020-01-11, version 1.0.3*

This app does nothing!  It doesn’t work at all and the directions are not offered even in English the app in the App Store is in English but the app itself is not !  Even the tutorial which has subtitles is not in English!  I want my $$$$$ back! Does not even deserve a 1star rating but to register review I had to give a star.

### 3/5 — Please add a toggle camera feature

*2019-02-18, version 1.0.3*

This app is great it would be perfect for me if you could choose between using the front or back camera. Is this a possible addition/update?

## Frequently asked questions about MagicTrace

### What is MagicTrace?

MagicTrace is a revolutionary hand drawing software that allows you to trace images directly from paper onto your smartphone or tablet. It eliminates the need for traditional tracing tools like paper or lightboxes.

### What can I use MagicTrace for?

You can use MagicTrace for sketching, tracing pictures, drawing, learning foreign language characters like Kanji, and even as a drawing doll for taking photos of people.

### Does MagicTrace require special equipment?

No, MagicTrace is designed to be used anywhere with just a pen and a smartphone stand. You do not need tracing paper or a light box.

### How does MagicTrace detect the image for tracing?

The application detects the inclination of the device and the tilt angle of the image to realize the tracing functionality.

### What is the rating for MagicTrace?

MagicTrace has a rating of 1.5 stars from 8 ratings.

### Is MagicTrace free to use?

Yes, MagicTrace is free to download and use. However, there is a time limit on usage, which can be extended by watching video ads.

### What devices does MagicTrace support?

MagicTrace supports iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

### When was MagicTrace last updated?

MagicTrace was last updated on June 11, 2016, with version 1.0.3.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2016-06-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Modified so that video ads are not eliminated
Fixed a minor mistake and wording

### 1.0.2 — 2016-05-27

-iOS9 now supported.
-iPhone6,6s now supported. (Plus and iPadPro series is happy Once tell me when you're not sure. Operation verification.)
-Improve the battery consumption
-Because there is a profitability issue, we put a time limit in the video ad reluctantly.
 Humbly thank you for your understanding.
 * In addition, there is a possibility to become a future paid apps.
-Modify other bug.

### 1.0.1 — 2014-06-30

It has been corrected to watch the How To video. 
It has been corrected to watch the article of "recommended stand". 
I Fixes a phenomenon to freeze the camera start-up. 
other bug fixes.

### 1.0.0 — 2014-06-17

No release notes.

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