# TraceBuddy GU — Camera tracing for kids

> Camera tracing for kids (iPhone/iPad app by Leon Ambrosio Shimizu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracebuddy-gu/id6779658138 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leon Ambrosio Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831620918)
- Category: Education, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracebuddy-gu/id6779658138/reviews.md

## What is TraceBuddy GU?

TraceBuddy helps families practice drawing, tracing, coloring, and early writing with a phone or iPad.

Pick a simple line-art picture, type a custom name or phrase, or choose a local image from the device. TraceBuddy can show the guide over real paper using the camera, or open a locked on-screen coloring canvas for finger and stylus practice.

Features:
- Camera-over-paper tracing with adjustable guide opacity, scale, rotation, and position
- On-screen coloring and tracing mode for times when paper setup is not available
- Previous Work gallery to resume, copy, delete, or start fresh from saved drawings
- Shapes and photo stickers for decorating practice drawings
- Save finished drawings to Photos
- Locked canvas by default so little hands can draw without accidentally moving the page
- Optional pan and zoom for tracing small details
- Built-in kid-friendly tracing templates
- Custom word, name, and phrase tracing
- Marker colors, brush sizes, and pencil, marker, crayon, paint, and eraser tools
- Local photo selection for tracing personal references
- No account, no ads, no analytics, and no cloud uploads

TraceBuddy is designed for parents and children to use together. A parent can pick or upload a guide, set up the camera or practice screen, and let the child trace, color, decorate, and save their work at their own pace.

Privacy is simple: camera video, selected images, custom words, drawings, and saved practice work stay on the device. TraceBuddy does not upload photos, drawings, or camera frames to a server.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-06-24

New in 1.1:
- Previous Work gallery for saved practice drawings
- Resume, copy, delete, or start fresh from saved work
- Add shapes and photo stickers to drawings
- Save finished drawings to Photos
- Expanded marker colors, including pinks
- Cleaner mobile practice controls
- Improved drawing alignment while coloring

### 1.0 — 2026-06-18

No release notes.

## More apps by Leon Ambrosio Shimizu

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All apps by Leon Ambrosio Shimizu: https://appshunter.io/developer/1831620918

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