# TraceOverlay: AR Tracing — AR tracing for artists

> AR tracing for artists (iPhone/iPad app by ThoughtBubble Development, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traceoverlay-ar-tracing/id6800190974 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ThoughtBubble Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800190976)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traceoverlay-ar-tracing/id6800190974/reviews.md

## What is TraceOverlay?

Trace images onto paper with the camera you already carry.

TraceOverlay places a reference over your live camera view, turning your iPhone or iPad into a practical tracing lightbox for drawing, painting, lettering, murals, and art study.

TRY THE INCLUDED DEMO
TraceOverlay includes a Mona Lisa tracing demo so you can use the live camera and every precision tool without an account or purchase.

TRACE WITH PRECISION
• Move, scale, and rotate the reference over your drawing surface
• Adjust image and camera opacity independently
• Lock the layout to prevent accidental movement
• Use the alignment grid to check proportions
• Mirror a reference when needed
• Hide the controls for a clean tracing view

FIND THE LINES THAT MATTER
Use edge detection, grayscale, contrast, brightness, saturation, and invert controls to create a clearer guide.

UPGRADE FOR YOUR OWN REFERENCES
The optional one-time Unlock upgrade adds personal photo import and a private on-device reference shelf. It is not a subscription and does not renew. The App Store shows the localized price before purchase.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Camera frames and selected reference images are processed on your device and are not uploaded to TraceOverlay. No TraceOverlay account is required.

MADE FOR CREATIVE WORK
TraceOverlay is designed for artists, illustrators, lettering practitioners, muralists, art students, and hobbyists who want a portable tracing aid without extra projection hardware.

Open the included demo, frame your paper, and start tracing.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.22 — 2026-09-21

Improves analytics privacy: operator activity remains excluded when browser storage is unavailable.

### 1.1.19 — 2026-09-17

No release notes.

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