Best Papercopy alternatives: apps like Papercopy: Trace & Draw

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Papercopy 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 Papercopy

CoPi#1

CoPi by Daniel Kuhl

Copy Pictures
4.0(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily trace pictures onto paper for children to color or digitize drawings from paper onto your device. This intuitive tool is designed for users of all ages, making it simple to create copies or bring physical art into the digital realm.

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Sketch Steps: AI Loomis Draw
Sketch Steps: AI Loomis Draw
Sketch Steps: AI Loomis Draw
Learn Drawing AI & Tracing
Free

This app offers two AI-powered drawing tools to help users learn and practice. Generate step-by-step guides for portraits or trace photos and templates with customizable references. Build a consistent drawing habit with guided learning.

Generate 8-step AI Loomis portrait breakdownsPractice facial structure with guided stepsTrace photos and custom references
🎨 Graphics & Design
(186)
free with in-app purchases
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AR Sketch & Trace
AR Sketch & Trace
AR Sketch & Trace
AR Tracing: Easy Drawing
Free

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.

AR Tracing ModeTemplate LibrarySketch & Paint Tools
🎨 Graphics & Design
(193)
free with in-app purchases
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TraceArt
TraceArt
TraceArt
Easy Trace Photos and Images.
Free

Transform your smartphone into a drawing tool. Trace photos and illustrations onto paper with adjustable outline thickness and screen brightness. Perfect for aspiring artists of all skill levels.

Trace photos and illustrationsAdjust outline thicknessAdjust image size
🎨 Graphics & Design
(82)
free with in-app purchases
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Calca app
Calca app
Calca app
Calc Application
Free

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.

Image projection for drawingCamera lucida functionalityCustomizable fonts (1550+)
🎨 Graphics & Design
(92)
free with in-app purchases
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Lightbox Trace: Draw on Paper
Lightbox Trace: Draw on Paper
Lightbox Trace: Draw on Paper
Image Tracing. Grid Projector
Free

Transform your device into a portable tracing pad. Easily trace images, practice sketching, and improve your drawing skills with a digital lightbox and projector. Offers over 300 templates for inspiration and guided practice.

Digital lightbox for tracingEasy image tracingDrawing projector tools
🎨 Graphics & Design
(8)
free with in-app purchases
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Trace Drawing - DrawLens
Trace Drawing - DrawLens
Trace Drawing - DrawLens
Drawing Projector for Tracing
Free

Transform your device into a drawing aid. Practice tracing and painting using photos, grids, templates, and augmented reality. Offers various modes to help beginners and experienced artists improve their sketching and accuracy.

Camera TraceAR TraceLight Table mode
🎨 Graphics & Design
(37)
freemium
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SketchArt: AR Draw & Trace
SketchArt: AR Draw & Trace
SketchArt: AR Draw & Trace
Trace Anime, Sketch Step Guide
Free

Transform your device into an AR drawing tool to trace images and follow guided lessons. Learn to sketch various subjects like anime, animals, and nature with step-by-step instructions, even with no prior experience. Record your progress and share your creations.

AR drawing projectionStep-by-step drawing lessons1000+ drawing templates
🎨 Graphics & Design
(67)
free with in-app purchases