Best Ricalko alternatives: apps like Ricalko: Camera Lucida Drawing

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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4 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Ricalko or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Ricalko

5.0(1 ratings)
$0.99
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This app uses augmented reality to overlay images onto your drawing surface, acting as a modern digital camera lucida. It helps artists improve perspective and proportion by allowing them to trace scenes and portraits with greater accuracy. Ideal for intuitive artistic endeavors.

Typewriter FX Photo Filter#2

Typewriter FX Photo Filter by Brian Krause

Images to vintage ASCII art
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
5.0(4 ratings)
$2.99
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Transform your photos into unique, retro mosaics using characters from authentic vintage typewriters. Fine-tune the ambiance and choose from 11 distinctive typefaces for personalized artistic creations. This app runs entirely on your device, ensuring your privacy.

Quick Draw: AR Tracing#3

Quick Draw: AR Tracing by Aaron Jones

Pin images & trace in AR
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.0(12 ratings)
$0.99
#27in Graphics & Design
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Transform your device into an AR projector to trace any image onto surfaces like walls or canvases. Anchor images in 3D space and adjust them for seamless drawing. Ideal for artists, educators, and families looking to simplify the tracing process.

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PROYAV: Artist Drawing Aid
PROYAV: Artist Drawing Aid
PROYAV: Artist Drawing Aid
Spot errors. Train your eye.
Free
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Paletter - Color Palettes Fast
Paletter - Color Palettes Fast
Paletter - Color Palettes Fast
by Zachary Wilson
Free

Easily create color palettes from your photos. Simply select an image and generate a palette, or capture a new one. Tap any color to instantly copy its hex code for use in your projects.

Generate palettes from imagesCapture new photos for palettesCopy hex codes with a tap
🎨 Graphics & Design
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ArtBuddy: Learn to paint
ArtBuddy: Learn to paint
ArtBuddy: Learn to paint
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Free
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ArtiMesh: 3D Modeling
ArtiMesh: 3D Modeling
ArtiMesh: 3D Modeling
Low Poly Modeling & Sculpting
$12.99

Create, edit, and export 3D models on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers intuitive gesture-based controls and advanced sculpting tools for both beginners and professionals. Seamlessly import and export OBJ files for compatibility with desktop software.

Gesture-based navigation and editingAdvanced vertex, edge, and face toolsSculpting brushes with adjustable settings
🎨 Graphics & Design
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Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing
Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing
Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing
Masterful drawing in minutes!
$14.99

This app uses your device's camera to superimpose a reference image onto your drawing surface, guiding your hand to create detailed art. It offers advanced features and tools to enhance your sketching and painting skills, making art creation easy and fun.

AR image superposition for drawingAdvanced image filtersZoom lock for detail
🎨 Graphics & Design
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Mural Trace - Ctrl V Art Grid
Mural Trace - Ctrl V Art Grid
Mural Trace - Ctrl V Art Grid
Draw and paint murals easily
Free

Easily transfer and enlarge any image onto surfaces like walls or canvas using a phone camera and the grid method. Simplify colors, create grids, and trace sections with AR overlay. Perfect for murals, art projects, and DIY décor.

Image posterization with color simplificationCustomizable grid system for tracingAR camera overlay for real-time tracing
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free with in-app purchases