# Ricalko: Camera Lucida Artwork — Art Projector AR Learn Drawing > Project photos onto surfaces for tracing and drawing practice. (iPhone/iPad app by GENOVA Softworks.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricalko-camera-lucida-artwork/id1632440242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [GENOVA Softworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/954347533) - Category: Graphics & Design, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 40 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-07-09 - Data updated: 2026-09-07 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricalko-camera-lucida-artwork/id1632440242/reviews.md ## What is Ricalko? Ricalko lets you create incredible artwork, see how your drawings take shape, like magic! It is great for beginners who want to learn drawing and it is perfect for advanced users who want to improve even more! Ricalko has many smart features that let you achieve the results your aiming to, but in few words it is able to virtually project photos, so you can trace them on a paper sheet, an easel or on any other surface! You don't have to be a professional artist to reach amazing results.  How is it able to do that? In normal mode you have to put your device onto a stand (DIY works too, like a simple glass), with the camera pointing to a sheet of paper below for example. On your screen an overlay will be shown and you will be able to see both the photo and your hand below so you can trace it! See below for more details... CRAFT REALISTIC ARTWORK FROM ANY PHOTO You can choose any photo and then create art from it. Pencil and paper? Brush and watercolours? You choose! LEARN TO DRAW AND SEPARATE LAYERS Split photos to different layers, in colors or grayscale, see them one by one individually and trace them on your art to create the final result. Perfect for learning! CREATIVE FILTERS Turn your photo into a drawing, a comic or apply a posterisation, Ricalko filters are great for creativity. PERSPECTIVE MODE You don't have to keep your device perpendicularly if you don't have a stand, you can also keep it angled, perspective mode will remove any distortion and you will be able to create your artworks without any particular effort. You just have to set it with the guidelines helper image! AR MODE Don't like keeping your device still? You don't have to with the augmented reality. You can select a marker, the app will recognise it and place your photo virtually next to it, so you can trace it! USE ANY CAMERA You can use any camera on your device, wide angle, zoom lens, ultra wide angle or even the front camera, this one with the perspective mode and a reflector (to be purchased in online stores, such as OSMO and not included). ZOOM TO BE PRECISE After you have setup your environment you can zoom on the area where you are drawing to see even more clearly, with natural gestures like pinch to zoom or by moving your device closer in AR Mode. PREMIUM CUSTOMER SUPPORT Need help? Have a suggestion? See it included in future releases and drop an email to support@genovasoftworks.com REQUIREMENTS Ricalko does not have any particular requirement since supports iOS 14+ devices only. If you can download it, it will work on your device. A printer is suggested in order to print markers for AR Mode and the guidelines image for Perspective mode, even if they could also be displayed on an additional supporting device. A subscription is required. Terms and Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.genovasoftworks.com/terms.php. For any question or help drop an email to support@genovasoftworks.com. ## Key features - Project photos for tracing - Layer separation for detailed drawing - Perspective mode for angled projection - Augmented reality tracing with markers - Creative filters for art styles - Zoom for precision drawing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Ricalko 1 Month | $4.99 | per month | | Premium Ricalko for 1 Year | $19.99 | per year | | Weekly Unlock | $2.99 | per 7 days | ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricalko-camera-lucida-artwork/id1632440242/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not free *2026-07-07* I like to use the app but this app doesn’t have a x button it has to let you pay money for this app. ### 1/5 — Free? No. *2025-07-18* Not free. More time wasting clickbait. Say how much it costs up front. ### 1/5 — Bad *2025-03-16* I am trying to draw thanos from squid game 2 and I can't bc "I already drew something" and said I need a subscription ### 1/5 — Really stupid *2024-09-24* I love it when the app seems free but then when you open the app you get a pop up saying you need to pay ### 5/5 — Drawing *2023-09-17* How to get an nice steckh ### 1/5 — Zero free features *2023-06-19* Pointless listing this app as a free app with in-app purchases, when the only thing that’s free is the manual/tutorial. Total waste of time, just be honest!!!! ### 1/5 — Not Free at all *2023-06-11* Unfortunately it seems there is a problem with some apps these days that they say FREE but when you download the app you can’t access it at all and you have to pay first, actually with this one you only download the introduction, nothing more ### 1/5 — Il faut payer pour utiliser *2023-01-01* Probablement très intéressant si vous payer. ### 1/5 — Not Free *2022-10-20* Download free but then try to open and you're stuck with an unlock screen requiring paid subscription. ## Frequently asked questions about Ricalko ### What is Ricalko? Ricalko is a graphics and design application that allows users to project images onto surfaces using their device's camera, enabling them to trace and create artwork. It offers features like layer separation and perspective correction to aid in the drawing process. ### How does Ricalko work? Ricalko projects a virtual overlay of a chosen photo onto a surface, such as paper. Users then trace this projection with their drawing tools. It supports both traditional projection modes and augmented reality for tracing. ### Is Ricalko free to use? Ricalko offers a free download but requires a subscription to unlock its full functionality. Subscription plans include weekly, monthly, and yearly options, with a free trial period available for the weekly plan. ### What are the subscription options for Ricalko? Ricalko offers a 'Weekly Unlock' for $2.99 with a 3-day free trial, a 'Premium Ricalko 1 Month' for $4.99, and a 'Premium Ricalko for 1 Year' for $19.99. ### Does Ricalko have ads? No, Ricalko does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and uses a subscription model for access to its features. ### What devices is Ricalko compatible with? Ricalko is compatible with iOS devices running iOS 14 or later, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods. If your device can download the app, it will work. ### How often is Ricalko updated? Ricalko was last updated on April 14, 2025, with version 1.0.9. The developer, GENOVA Softworks, also offers premium customer support for suggestions and future releases. ### What is the age rating for Ricalko? Ricalko has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in art and drawing. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1 — 2026-07-14 - Added more metadata localisations; - Bugfixes; - Performance improvements. ### 1.0.9 — 2025-04-14 April 2025 Update: - Updated for iOS 18, iPhone 16 and 16 Pro series; - Added more metadata localisations; - Bugfixes; - Performance improvements. ### 1.0.8 — 2025-04-07 April 2025 Update: - Updated for iOS 18, iPhone 16 and 16 Pro series; - Added more metadata localisations; - Bugfixes; - Performance improvements. ### 1.0.7 — 2024-10-20 October 2024 Update: - Updated for iOS 18, iPhone 18 and 18 Pro series; - Added more metadata localisations; - Bugfixes; - Performance improvements. ### 1.0.6 — 2024-05-08 May 2024 Update: - Updated for iOS 17, iPhone 15 and 15 Pro series; - Added more metadata localisations; - Bugfixes; - Performance improvements. ## Apps similar to Ricalko | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sketch Ai Drawing To Art Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-ai-drawing-to-art-maker/id1673682225) | 3.5 (43) | Free | Graphics & Design | | [Tracing Projector Draw Easy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-projector-draw-easy/id6456410973) | 4.4 (640) | Free | Graphics & Design | | [Ar Sketch Tracing Projector](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-tracing-projector/id6468635833) | 3.4 (49) | Free | Graphics & Design | | [Trace Drawing with Camera App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-drawing-with-camera-app/id6496065537) | 4.3 (35) | Free | Graphics & Design | | [Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & Draw](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-vinci-eye-ar-trace-and-draw/id1120304868) | 4.6 (11,309) | Free | Graphics & Design | | [AR Trace Projector & Sketch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-trace-projector-and-sketch/id1610530837) | 4.2 (432) | Free | Graphics & Design | ## More apps by GENOVA Softworks - [Pocket Telemeter Range Finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-telemeter-range-finder/id987508381) - [Disco Music Strobe Light](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-music-strobe-light/id989566443) - [Camera Effects - 25+ Filters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-effects-25-plus-filters/id1020632425) - [Multiplication Tables Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplication-tables-game/id1028916384) - [Pin Game - Pinball Bowling](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-game-pinball-bowling/id1054167036) - [Triangulated!: Space Runner Remastered](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triangulated-space-runner-remastered/id1072096855) All apps by GENOVA Softworks: https://appshunter.io/developer/954347533 ## Related topics [camera obscura](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/camera-obscura) · [camera lucida](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/camera-lucida) · [lucida](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lucida) · [lucida studio mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lucida-studio-mobile) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*