Best Tracer alternatives: apps like Tracer: Trace Drawing Camera

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Tracer is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Tracer

Trace Drawing - DrawLens#1

Trace Drawing - DrawLens by Enid Hadaj

Drawing Projector for Tracing
3.9(37 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your device into a drawing aid. Practice tracing and painting using photos, grids, templates, and augmented reality. Offers various modes to help beginners and experienced artists improve their sketching and accuracy.

Trace Camera#2

Trace Camera by Hbrothers L.L.C.

Learn how to Draw & Sketch
4.8(217 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app uses augmented reality to project images onto surfaces, allowing users to trace and sketch with real-time guidance. It offers a library of illustrations and the ability to import personal photos for practice.

More apps like Tracer

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Photo Trace & Draw - Tracely
Photo Trace & Draw - Tracely
Photo Trace & Draw - Tracely
Trace photos onto paper
Free

Transform your device into a drawing projector. Overlay any photo onto paper to trace with adjustable opacity and zoom. Features like left-handed mode and grid assist make drawing easier for all skill levels.

Project photos onto paperAdjustable photo opacityPinch to zoom and rotate
🎨 Graphics & Design
(28)
free with in-app purchases
5
Drawello:Learn Drawing & trace
Drawello:Learn Drawing & trace
Drawello:Learn Drawing & trace
Trace Pictures & Learn Drawing
Free

This app uses augmented reality to project drawing guides onto real paper, allowing users to trace images and learn to draw by hand. It simplifies the process of creating physical artwork from digital sketches.

AR drawing guide on paperTrace sketch outlinesResize, rotate, and adjust opacity
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2)
free with in-app purchases
6
Translucent: AR Trace & Draw
Translucent: AR Trace & Draw
Translucent: AR Trace & Draw
Sketch on Paper, Light Box
Free

This app transforms your device into a digital light box, offering a premium library of over 220 professional tracing images. It provides advanced camera overlay and drawing tools to help artists of all levels improve their skills and create detailed artwork.

Premium image library with 222+ curated tracing imagesAdjustable opacity camera overlayPinch-to-zoom with 20x capability
🎨 Graphics & Design
(28)
free
7
Drawing Projector: AR Trace
Drawing Projector: AR Trace
Drawing Projector: AR Trace
How to Draw: Sketch & Paint
Free

Transform photos into traceable line art and project them onto paper using your device's camera. This app acts as a portable drawing projector, allowing you to trace images stroke by stroke with a real pencil. Features include opacity controls, a built-in template library, and timelapse recording of your drawing process.

Camera lightbox overlayOpacity and lock controlsPhoto to line art conversion
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
free with in-app purchases
8
AR Drawing:Sketch & Trace app
AR Drawing:Sketch & Trace app
AR Drawing:Sketch & Trace app
Drawing Projector for Photos
Free

Learn to draw using augmented reality. Trace images projected onto your paper with your phone's camera, practice sketching, and explore thousands of templates. Perfect for beginners and art enthusiasts.

Trace images with AR camera guidanceLearn drawing step-by-stepThousands of drawing templates
🎨 Graphics & Design
(76)
freemium
9
Lightbox Trace: Draw on Paper
Lightbox Trace: Draw on Paper
Lightbox Trace: Draw on Paper
Image Tracing. Grid Projector
Free

Transform your device into a portable tracing pad. Easily trace images, practice sketching, and improve your drawing skills with a digital lightbox and projector. Offers over 300 templates for inspiration and guided practice.

Digital lightbox for tracingEasy image tracingDrawing projector tools
🎨 Graphics & Design
(7)
free with in-app purchases
10
AR Draw: Trace & Sketch Master
AR Draw: Trace & Sketch Master
AR Draw: Trace & Sketch Master
Draw & Trace Images with AR
Free

This app uses augmented reality to project any image onto your paper, allowing you to trace and sketch with ease. Adjust opacity, zoom for detail, and convert photos to outlines. Perfect for artists, students, and beginners to create accurate drawings.

Trace any image using AR projectionAdjust image opacity for visibilityZoom in for intricate details
🎨 Graphics & Design
(18)
free with in-app purchases