# Trace Drawing: Learn to Sketch — Photo Trace, Draw & Paint App

> App to trace and draw by projecting images for learning sketching and painting. (iPhone/iPad app by ZipoApps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-drawing-learn-to-sketch/id6557061721 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 213 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 240 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-07-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-drawing-learn-to-sketch/id6557061721/reviews.md

## What is Trace Drawing?

Are you a sketching and painting lover but find drawing a challenge? This Trace Drawing app might be your perfect solution. It will help you achieve flawless drawing skills without the need for professional lessons, turning any real-world scene into a sketch with ease.

Here's how you can use it:
- Pick a photo or line drawing you want to trace.
- Choose images from your gallery or the app’s pre-made templates.
- Position your phone above your drawing surface using a tripod or a makeshift stand.
- Adjust the image to create an ideal tracing guide.
- Generate custom AI-powered sketches.
- Trace or draw by following the projected image.

- Pricing in countries may vary, and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence.
- Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
- Subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renew can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
- Subscriptions may be managed by you, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings.

For more information, use Apple Support links:
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084

Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/ardrawingios/privacy
Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/ardrawingios/terms

## Key features

- Photo tracing
- Line drawing projection
- AI-powered sketch generation
- Gallery image import
- Pre-made templates
- Adjustable tracing guide

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AR Draw: Sketch, Trace & Paint | $39.99 | per year |
| AR Draw: Sketch, Trace & Paint | $19.99 | per month |
| AR Sketching and Drawing App | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AR Sketching and Drawing App | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## What do users think of Trace Drawing?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💡 Good for bad drawers
- 👍 Allows drawing on photos

**Cons**

- 💰 Everything requires payment
- 🙅‍♀️ Limits free usage
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🤬 Frustrating experience

**Commonly reported bugs**

- AI-generated drawings not working properly
- Camera integration issues

**Most requested features**

- More free drawing options
- Increased free usage limits
- Improved AI-generated drawing quality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-drawing-learn-to-sketch/id6557061721/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Too much ads

*2026-07-22*

This app good want to use

### 1/5 — Kein Bock

*2026-05-14*

Kostet zu viel

### 5/5 — Kid

*2026-03-14*

Nicest person

### 1/5 — Hate

*2026-03-13*

It is not free it wouldn’t even let me get into the app before it asked for my money

### 5/5 — It will help you drawing

*2026-03-06*

It is free and at the top of an X if you don’t wanna pay for the free trial and it hasn’t improved my drawing by a lot

### 1/5 — ℐ𝒞ℋ 𝒦𝒜𝒩𝒩 𝒢𝒜ℛ 𝒩ℐ𝒳 ℳ𝒜𝒞ℋℰ𝒩

*2026-01-17*

ℐℳℳℰℛ 𝒩𝒰ℛ ℰ𝒰ℰℛ ℬℰ𝒵𝒜ℋℒℰ𝒩 𝒦ℰℐ𝒩 𝒲𝒰𝒩𝒟ℰℛ 𝒟ℐℰ ℳ𝒪̈𝒢ℰ𝒩 ℰ𝒮 𝒩ℐ𝒞ℋ𝒯

### 1/5 — Find ich nicht gut

*2025-12-02*

Ich muss zahlen um ein Bild zu malen, 7,99 im Monat um ein Bild zu malen ne ❌

### 1/5 — Warum ich sie blöd finde

*2025-11-06*

Also naja ja hab so Sorgen ihr müsst Geld aufgeben. Ich würde das mit dem Geld ausgeben lieber anlassen weil ich hasse sowas und weil wenn ich so App Corry sehe nein es gibt ja nur noch mit vier Appkäufen. Es wäre echt nett, wenn sie eine App sein würde, dann könnte die ohne Geld bescheiden werden. Also ich würde jetzt nur empfehlen. Also ich hab sie schon weggemacht. Ich hab dir jetzt nicht mehr ich will euch nur ein Feedback finden und ja

### 5/5 — Sehr gut

*2025-10-13*

Super

### 1/5 — Nicht gut

*2025-10-09*

Mann kann nicht viel machen  ohne Geld zu bezahlen

## Frequently asked questions about Trace Drawing

### What does the Trace Drawing app do?

This app assists users in learning to sketch and paint by projecting images onto a drawing surface. It allows you to trace existing photos or line drawings, helping you develop your artistic skills without formal instruction.

### How do I use the app to trace?

To trace, you select an image from your gallery or the app's templates. Then, position your phone above your drawing surface, adjust the image for an ideal tracing guide, and draw by following the projected image.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. Pricing may vary by country, and payments are charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase. Subscriptions may also be available.

### What kind of images can I trace?

You can trace any photo or line drawing you choose. The app allows you to select images from your device's gallery or utilize pre-made templates provided within the application.

### Can I create custom sketches with AI?

Yes, the app features custom AI-powered sketch generation. This allows you to transform your chosen images into unique sketches that you can then trace and refine.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-05-07

User experience improvements. Trace photos & learn to draw!

### 1.1.3 — 2026-04-29

User experience improvements. Trace photos & learn to draw!

### 1.1.1 — 2026-02-26

User experience improvements. Trace photos & learn to draw!

### 1.1.0 — 2026-02-22

User experience improvements. AR Drawing to trace photos & learn to draw!

### 1.0 — 2024-07-26

No release notes.

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*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 2026-08-24.*