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Tracing Buddy: Drawing Grid

Tracing Buddy: Drawing Grid

Sketch guides tool

935 ratings
53 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 9, 2019
  • July 15, 2025

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Developer

La Fáppbrica
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About

Easily transfer images to a drawing surface using a grid system. Create drawing illusions with perspective distortion and anamorphic images. Offers various image filters and grid customization options.

✓Drawing grid with customizable lines and subdivisions
✓Perspective distortion for anamorphic illusions
✓Image filters: line art, black & white, background removal
✓AR-guided distortion process
✓Manual distortion control
✓Save grid settings in projects
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Tracing Buddy. Based on 935 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Graphics & Design app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fantastic app
  • 👍Great app
  • 👍Versatile and easy to use
  • 👍Cheap and has just the perfect amount of help
  • 👍Awesome app for pencil drawing and watercolor
  • 👍Best app around for artists
  • 👍Fantastic for drawing and paintings
  • 👍Helpful tool for artists

Negative things

  • 🐛Zoom feature not working
  • 🐛Grid feature not working as expected
  • 🐛Lock feature not working properly
  • 🐛Instructions and customer support not helpful
  • 🐛Ads cover drawing area
  • 🐛App only works once, can't reuse
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What's New in Tracing Buddy

3.8.1

July 15, 2025

In this update, the “Lock” function on the main grid screen now prevents switching between screens and also keeps the grid fixed in place—no more unintentional zooming or moving! If you have any other suggestions, we’d love to hear them.

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User reviews

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Not good

Very hard to understand . I need help
knox$$88??knox$$88??

Fantastic!

This app will is so helpful for my drawings and paintings. I’d be lost without it!
Charlie 2026Charlie 2026

Love it

This is a great app
rEAL172rEAL172

Zoom

What happen to being able to click on a square that it becomes enlarged? Can you fix that please.
WoodCrazyWoodCrazy

Response from developer

It should still keep working... Can you send more information to appfeedback@lafappbrica.com ? There was a new update to avoid any interactions with the grid while the "lock" feature is enabled, but moving to the enlarged section was never possible, even before the update. Please contact me with more information, I worry it might be something that could be device-specific

Great potential

Love the app so far. What I am missing: 1) Possibility to briefly blend in the original photo - for example when using values to paint and briefly see which colors have these values 2) Easier way to position the photo on the canvas. 3) An easy way to double the grid for areas with lots of detail. 4) Possibility to tap on the enlarged patch to display the value as a number. 5) Possibility to imprint the golden ratio (3rds) on the grid - also in combination with #2. 6) Possibility to move left/right/up/down while zoomed in on a grid.
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Grote PierGrote Pier

Response from developer

For number 3, you can try using "Subgrid style", it works as an easy x2 grid that can be deactivated faster. 6) should be working as long as you aren't using the "lock" feature. If you are facing any issue please contact me with more info at appfeedback@lafappbrica.com I'll take a look at your suggestions, some are very interesting and shouldn't take too long to implement them

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Zoom feature not working

Bug

Grid feature not working as expected

Bug

Lock feature not working properly

Bug

App only works once, can't reuse

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to crop photo inside the app

Feature

Easier way to start a new drawing

Feature

Ability to rotate image

Feature

Grid with numbered overlay and adjustable starting point

Feature

Grid size based on specific measurements

Feature

FAQ

What does Tracing Buddy do?

Tracing Buddy is a drawing aid that helps you transfer images to a drawing surface using a grid system. It also allows you to create anamorphic images by applying perspective distortion to your pictures.

What are the key features of Tracing Buddy?

Key features include a customizable drawing grid with adjustable line colors and transparency, various image filters like line art and background removal, and tools for creating anamorphic illusions using AR or manual distortion.

How much does Tracing Buddy cost?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. Advanced functionalities such as ad removal, premium image filters, multiple project management, and PNG export require a premium add-on, available via subscription or a lifetime purchase.

Is Tracing Buddy compatible with my device?

The app is optimized for both iPhone and iPad use and includes Dark Mode support. It also leverages AR capabilities for certain distortion methods, so an AR-equipped iOS device is recommended for those features.

What are some common use cases for Tracing Buddy?

Common use cases include accurately transferring reference images onto a canvas for sketching, creating optical illusions and anamorphic art, and simplifying complex images into manageable line art or value studies for drawing practice.