Comparison

Trace Table vs Draw something AR

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

Head to head
About

Trace Table

This app provides a digital light box and AR projector for tracing drawings, photos, and artwork. It offers features like adjustable brightness, outline mode, and digital painting tools to aid your creative process.

Highlights
  • Digital light box for tracing
  • AR image projector
  • Outline mode for clear lines
  • Digital paint tools
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Resize, move, and rotate artwork
Features
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A simple, effective light box for tracing drawings and artwork. Trace drawings, photos, tattoos, flash, lettering, inking, line work, comics, homework, anything! Trace Table maximizes your screen brightness, so the lines are easy to see. Lock your artwork in place, so your hand doesn’t accidentally move it while you are drawing.* Outline Mode easily adjusts photos to help you see lines more clearly. Trace table now comes equipped with our new AR Image Projector. Simply position your device above the canvas and view both the image and canvas directly on the screen. Tracing has never been so easy. You can also unleash your creativity with our Digital Paint feature. Choose from a different tools such as brushes, pencils, and more. Watch as your creative thoughts take shape on our digital canvas, transforming into a masterpiece before your eyes. Features: - MAX brightness management. - Trace artwork from Photos or Camera. - Outline Mode makes it easy. - Resize, move, and rotate artwork. - Flip the artwork for reverses and transfers. - Lock the screen so nothing moves while you’re tracing!* - Home screen swipe protection on iPhone X, XR, XS. - AR projector. - Digital paint. “I originally made Trace Table to help my wife draw cartoons on notes to put in our son’s lunchbox. It really helped her drawing confidence and speed. I hope it can help you with your art.” — Trace Table Developer Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: • Length: weekly, monthly, yearly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • When cancelling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Draw something AR

Easily create unique photos and videos with augmented reality effects like rain, snow, or fireworks. Personalize your look with custom masks and real-time edits. Share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality photo and video creation
  • Customizable masks and effects
  • Real-time editing
  • Social media sharing
  • TrueDepth face tracking for masks
  • Weather and fireworks effects
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Use CamPainter - for easily creation unusual photos and videos using augmented reality. Make it rain or snowfall?! Launch fireworks in your room?! Make fun of your friends, or confess your love to your soulmate?! Download CamPainter and check what else your imagination is enough for! Using light lines and other effects, you will make your photos and videos unique and unrepeatable. If your device supports the TrueDepth function, you will be able to create your own personal masks. Putting on glasses, replacing pupils, adding someone's ears is a matter of a few seconds. Edit masks in real time. Create unique videos and photos and share them on social networks using our #CamPainter tag. Note: - Active usage of augmented reality may affect battery consumption and device heating. Epilepsy Warning: If you have ever had an epileptic seizure, please consult your doctor before using the app. Flashing images can cause an attack, even if this has not happened before. If you show any symptoms (for example: dizziness, vision disorder, tremor of the hands or feet, facial muscle contractions), stop using the app immediately and consult a doctor. To reduce the risk of epileptic seizures, use the app in a well-lit room, do not play in a sleepy or tired state. The application has paid digital content. Subscription gives: - User access to all effects in the application that can be used in augmented reality; - Full access to stickers to create your own unique mask in augmented reality (if the device supports TrueDepth); - Remove watermark from captured videos and photos; - Removing all ads from the application; Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your iTunes will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/chizhov-privacy-policy/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/chizhov-terms-of-use/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Trace Table4 screens
Draw something AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Draw something AR at free with in-app purchases against Trace Table's subscription. Trace Table's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10K vs 39). 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. Trace Table sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Draw something AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.4 for Trace Table against 4.3 for Draw something AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace Table has 10K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trace Table ships an update every 2 months, Draw something AR every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Trace Table versus Draw something AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace TableDraw something AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10K ratings) — better4.3 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better39
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRLNikita Chizhov

Customer experience

Trace Table

All ratings10,039 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews615 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative35.6%

Draw something AR

All ratings39 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

Trace Table

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or closes unexpectedly
  • Undo/reverse function deletes entire drawing
  • Difficulty uploading or selecting images

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add brightness/contrast controls
  • Allow more free features without subscription
  • Improve image manipulation capabilities (resize, rotate, etc.)
  • Prevent screen from dimming or locking during use

Draw something AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Trace Table

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly premium14 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$69.991 Year
  • Yearly premium14 Days trial$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Draw something AR

Subscriptions2
  • CamPainter - AR Draw Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • CamPainter - Paint in AR3 Days trial$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Trace Table free?
Trace Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw something AR free?
Draw something AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trace Table or Draw something AR?
Trace Table is rated higher. Trace Table averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Draw something AR averages 4.3 from 39 ratings.
Do Trace Table or Draw something AR have ads?
Draw something AR shows ads; Trace Table does not.
Which is updated more often, Trace Table or Draw something AR?
Trace Table ships an update every 2 months, and Draw something AR every 5 weeks. Most recently, Trace Table was updated on September 28, 2026 and Draw something AR on September 28, 2026.

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