Comparison

Da Vinci Eye vs Pyrography Patterns

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Da Vinci Eye

This app helps artists of all levels create stunning artwork by projecting images onto their canvas for tracing and guidance. It offers tools for hyper-realistic drawings, time-lapse recording, and breaking down images into color value layers. Users can also access drawing lessons, daily prompts, and a community for inspiration and sharing.

Highlights
  • AR projection for tracing
  • Hyper-realistic drawing with strobe
  • Time-lapse video recording
  • Color value layer breakdown
  • Step-by-step drawing instructions
  • Drawing lessons and prompts
  • Artist community
Features
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As seen on Shark Tank and featured in Apple's Apps We Love, Watercolor Artist Magazine, Handmade Seller Magazine, LifeHacker, MakeUseOf, Fast Company (Innovation Award winner), Apple News and more! Da Vinci Eye is used by millions of creatives from painters to bakers to make incredible artwork. The app is not just for tracing, it offers a wide range of drawing tools, lessons, daily drawing prompts, and a supportive community to share your artwork! IMPORTANT!: Please read how this app works below and the device requirements for AR Mode BEFORE purchasing. HIGHLIGHTS • Create incredible artwork from your own photos • Make hyper-realistic drawings with our strobe feature • Record time-lapse videos of your drawings • Separate images into layers by color value, then view those areas on your canvas • Easily learn the fundamentals of drawing • Breakdown any image into step-by-step instructions • Video tutorials • Use filters to make drawing even easier • Zoom in to capture micro details in your drawings • Connect with our community to share your artwork • Insanely fast customer support! PERFECT FOR ANY ARTIST • Bakers • Cartoonists • Tattoo Artists • Illustrators • Fiverr Designers • Hobbyists • Makeup artists • Nail Technicians • Animators No matter what skill level you’re at — Da Vinci Eye is here for you! OVERVIEW How many times have you been drawing a portrait for hours only to realize that the nose or the eye is in the wrong place? You can use Da Vinci Eye to layout artwork before you begin or even check your work as you progress. Having a hard time seeing where lights or darks go? Breakdown images into layers by color value. Then virtually project those layers on top of your image. You can see exactly where to place the darkest darks, mid-tones, and highlights. CAN'T THINK OF WHAT TO DRAW? Check out our inspiration section for user uploaded reference photos. If you have a great pic, you can even upload your own content for other artists to draw. LEARNING HOW TO DRAW? We have lessons using our unique patent-pending learning method. You can also turn ANY photo into a step by step shading drawing lesson. HOW DOES IT WORK? Based on a tool that has been used by artists for centuries, this app is a digital version of a Camera Lucida. You suspend your iPhone or iPad above or in front of your canvas with a stand, tall glass, or other objects easily found around your house. When you look through your phone, you will see both the image and the canvas simultaneously. It's similar in functionality to an art projector or light box, but with the ability to do so much more. You can draw on any surface, zoom in to draw micro details in your drawing, and you don't have to draw in the dark. WILL THIS HELP ME LEARN HOW TO DRAW? Using Da Vinci Eye, you will be training your eye to recognize proportions and draw with shading while training your hand to translate precise lines and strokes on paper. You’ll learn faster and more efficiently using our proven techniques compared to any other app. AR MODE REQUIREMENTS To use AR mode, you must have an A10x or A11 processor and above. We recommend using: – iPhone 8 and newer (iPhone 7 and below will not work) – iPad Mini 5th Generation and newer – iPad Air 2019 and newer – iPad Pro 3rd Gen (Any pro made after 2018) and newer AR & CLASSIC MODE AR mode anchors your image to an object in the real world. This lets you move your canvas or phone, and the drawing and projected image will stay aligned. Classic mode is like a normal art projector, where if you move your phone or canvas, the drawing will no longer be aligned. AR mode is especially useful for drawing or painting on an easel. However, in most cases, Classic mode will achieve the same result. TAKE YOUR DRAWING TO THE NEXT LEVEL Download Da Vinci Eye today! No one ever regretted sharpening their drawing skills. Terms of Use Link: http://davincieyeapp.com/terms-of-service/

About

Pyrography Patterns

Explore a vast library of printable pyrography patterns for wood, leather, and hats. Generate custom designs with AI based on your descriptions and get inspired with themed prompts for your next wood burning project.

Highlights
  • Extensive printable pattern library
  • AI pattern generator
  • Themed pattern ideas and prompts
  • Designs for wood, leather, and hats
  • Suitable for beginners and advanced artists
Features
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Welcome to Pyrography Patterns – The Ultimate Toolkit for Wood Burning Enthusiasts! Discover a world of artistic possibilities with our all-in-one Pyrography Patterns app. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, our app is designed to inspire and guide you through your pyrography journey. Features: Extensive Pattern Library: Explore a vast collection of printable patterns for wood, leather, and hats, ranging from simple line art for the beginner to intricate shaded patterns for the advanced Pyrography Artist. Pyrography Pattern Generator: Use our AI to create custom patterns based on your descriptions. Pattern Ideas: Need inspiration for your next burning project? Our Pattern Ideas each have a theme and offer prompts based on your skill level that work directly with our pattern generator to create pyrography patterns that you won't find anywhere else. Download now and ignite your creativity! Terms of Use: https://pyrographypatterns.com/terms

Screenshots

Da Vinci Eye4 screens
Pyrography Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Da Vinci Eye at none against Pyrography Patterns's shown. Da Vinci Eye also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 8) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). Pyrography Patterns's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Da Vinci Eye sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pyrography Patterns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Da Vinci Eye against 4.5 for Pyrography Patterns. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Da Vinci Eye has 12K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Da Vinci Eye's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pyrography Patterns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Da Vinci Eye ships an update every 11 days, Pyrography Patterns fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Da Vinci Eye versus Pyrography Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDa Vinci EyePyrography Patterns
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB25 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDa Vinci Eye LLCPyrography Patterns, LLC

Customer experience

Da Vinci Eye

All ratings11,617 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews1,195 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative25.9%

Pyrography Patterns

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Da Vinci Eye

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Anchor tracking issues
  • Difficulty moving and resizing images
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to draw on own photos without subscription
  • Improve camera tracking and stability
  • Implement landscape mode support for iPad
  • Add more drawing tutorials and lessons
  • Introduce social features like commenting and messaging

Pyrography Patterns

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Da Vinci Eye

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly Unlimited Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Unlimited Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Unlimited Access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Annual Unlimited Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Da Vinci Eye Pro Upgrade Month7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Annual Unlimited Access7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro Access Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Da Vinci Eye Pro Upgrade Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Da Vinci Eye Upgrade Year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Pyrography Patterns

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Pyrography Patterns Premium$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Da Vinci Eye free?
Da Vinci Eye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pyrography Patterns free?
Pyrography Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Da Vinci Eye or Pyrography Patterns?
Da Vinci Eye and Pyrography Patterns are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Da Vinci Eye or Pyrography Patterns have ads?
Pyrography Patterns shows ads; Da Vinci Eye does not.
Which is updated more often, Da Vinci Eye or Pyrography Patterns?
Da Vinci Eye ships an update every 11 days, and Pyrography Patterns fortnightly. Most recently, Da Vinci Eye was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pyrography Patterns on September 12, 2026.

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