Comparison

Entangle vs Mural Trace

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

Head to head
About

Entangle

Create intricate geometric line art by manipulating polygons and vertices. Customize line styles and export designs as high-resolution images or vector graphics. Ideal for artists, designers, and illustrators.

Highlights
  • Generate geometric compositions
  • Direct manipulation of vertices
  • Customizable line strokes and dash styles
  • Export as JPG or scalable vector graphics
  • Intuitive and tactile creative experience
Features
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Entangle is a creative tool for designers, artists, tattooists, and illustrators to generate intricate geometric compositions through direct manipulation and experimentation. This new version of Entangle has been completely redesigned from the ground up, including both the geometric engine and the interaction system. The result is a faster, smoother, and more intuitive creative experience focused on fluid exploration and tactile control. Starting from a regular polygon, you can move, add, and remove vertices to create unique interconnected structures and evolving geometric patterns. Individual lines can be customised with different stroke widths and dash styles, allowing for precise control over the visual character of each composition. Finished creations can be exported as high-resolution JPG images or scalable vector graphics for further refinement in tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or 3D modelling software. Whether you are sketching tattoo concepts, generative artworks, logos, or abstract structures, Entangle is designed to make complex geometry feel playful, tactile, and intuitive. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mural Trace

Easily transfer and enlarge any image onto surfaces like walls or canvas using a phone camera and the grid method. Simplify colors, create grids, and trace sections with AR overlay. Perfect for murals, art projects, and DIY décor.

Highlights
  • Image posterization with color simplification
  • Customizable grid system for tracing
  • AR camera overlay for real-time tracing
  • Color palette extraction
  • PDF export of grid reference
  • Project management and progress tracking
Features
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Paint any image - no artistic skill required! Transfer and enlarge any photo onto walls, paper, canvas, or any large surface. Perfect for DIY home murals, street art, classroom projects, and professional installations. Use the classic grid method to divide your image into squares and trace one section at a time, using your phone's camera as a guide. Brought to you by Ctrl V Art Studio (ctrlvartstudio.com) WHY Ctrl V Art Grid? - No projector required - just your phone - Works in any lighting conditions - No artistic experience needed - Works on any wall size - Portable - take it anywhere - Much cheaper than projector setups HOW IT WORKS: 1. CHOOSE YOUR IMAGE Select any photo from your library - portraits, landscapes, logos, or artwork. 2. SIMPLIFY THE COLORS Use powerful posterization tools to reduce your image to paintable color zones. Adjust levels, contrast, and even extract a color palette to know exactly which paints to buy. 3. CREATE YOUR GRID Divide your image into a grid of squares. The app calculates the exact size each square should be. 4. TRACE WITH YOUR CAMERA Hold your phone up and use the AR camera overlay to trace each square. Pinch, zoom, and rotate to align perfectly. 5. COMPLETE YOUR PAINTING Track your progress as you paint. Mark squares complete and watch your masterpiece come together. KEY FEATURES: SMART POSTERIZATION • Reduce images to 2-10 colour levels • Multiple presets: Bold, Pop Art, Stencil, Vintage • HSB color mode for advanced control • Extract color palettes from your image • Custom color replacement FLEXIBLE GRID SYSTEM • Customizable rows and columns • Wall size calculator • Alphanumeric square labels (A1, B2, etc.) • Visual progress tracking AR CAMERA OVERLAY • Real-time image overlay on camera • Pinch to resize, rotate to align • Adjustable opacity • Position lock to prevent accidents • Built-in torch for low light PDF EXPORT • Print your grid as a reference guide • Perfect for planning large projects PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Save unlimited projects • Resume anytime • Track completion progress PERFECT FOR: • Painting portraits & landscapes • Bedroom & living room accent walls • Children's room murals • Garden walls and fences • Garage and basement art • Restaurant & café décor • Office and workspace murals • School art projects • Community murals • Street art and graffiti • Canvas enlargements • Stage backdrops • Shop signage SUBSCRIPTION Try Ctrl V Art Grid free, then unlock all features with a subscription or one-off payment: • Unlimited projects • All posterization styles • PDF export Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://barrelofsunshine.com/art-grid-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! hello@barrelofsunshine.com www.barrelofsunshine.com www.ctrlvartstudio.com Start your masterpiece today - download Ctrl V Art Grid now!

Screenshots

Entangle4 screens
Mural Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Entangle at 4.2 against Mural Trace's 3.0. Entangle also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Mural Trace's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Entangle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mural Trace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Entangle holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Entangle has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Entangle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mural Trace's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Entangle ships an update every 10 days, Mural Trace every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Entangle versus Mural Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEntangleMural Trace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabio MorrealeBarrel of Sunshine

Customer experience

Entangle

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Mural Trace

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Entangle

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Drawing bundle - monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime suscription$9.99
  • Drawing bundle - lifetime$34.99
3 purchases

Mural Trace

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Ctrl V Art Grid$3.991 Month
  • Annual - Ctrl V Art Grid$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access - Ctrl V Art Grid$9.99

Questions

Is Entangle free?
Entangle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mural Trace free?
Mural Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Entangle or Mural Trace?
Entangle is rated higher. Entangle averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Mural Trace averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Entangle or Mural Trace have ads?
Neither Entangle nor Mural Trace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Entangle or Mural Trace?
Entangle ships an update every 10 days, and Mural Trace every 2 months. Most recently, Entangle was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mural Trace on November 8, 2026.

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