Comparison

Trace Table vs AR Draw Sketch

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 “I originally made Trace Table to help my wife draw cartoons on notes to put in our son’s lunchbox.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

AR Draw Sketch

This app uses augmented reality to help you learn drawing by tracing images from your phone camera. Explore various art styles and subjects, and record your progress with time-lapse videos. It's designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists.

Highlights
  • Draw using phone camera
  • Photo to sketch conversion
  • 1000+ free drawing templates
  • Time-lapse recording of drawings
  • Multiple tracing genres
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Discover AR Drawing, the ultimate drawing companion that makes learning how to draw a breeze with innovative AR Drawing technology. Explore various art drawing techniques, from photo drawing to picture drawing, suitable for both beginners and experienced artists. Dive into diverse drawing genres, including nature, animals, food, anime, and more, inspiring boundless creativity. Key Features: Use your phone camera to draw Paint & Sketch - a powerful tool for artists, designers, and creative individuals. Transform your favorite photos into artistic masterpieces with innovative photo drawing Explore a library of 1000+ free templates for drawings Discover a range of tracing genres like Animals, Nature, and Anime, inspiring your art drawing or picture drawing and the freedom to trace anything. Capture, analyze, and enhance your drawing techniques by recording time-lapse videos of your creations, providing valuable insights into how to draw and improve your drawings. Experience an intuitive interface, perfect for both novices and seasoned artists, making it easy to learn how to draw. This app is your gateway to boundless creativity, seamlessly blending AR drawing technology to teach drawing effortlessly. Discover how to draw, trace anything, and turn your photos into captivating sketches. You can register a premium account with all the features of app without ads. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zBitg-0ogyldMDNNmsPeHqYhNFOx0zCoJJpNtJsKvHA Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Screenshots

Trace Table4 screens
AR Draw Sketch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trace Table at 58% against AR Draw Sketch's 8%. Trace Table also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). AR Draw Sketch's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 AR Draw Sketch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trace Table holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace Table has 11K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Trace Table's written reviews are positive against 8% of AR Draw Sketch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Trace Table versus AR Draw Sketch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace TableAR Draw Sketch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11K ratings) — better2.1 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better8.2% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better74
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRLPham Yen

Customer experience

Trace Table

All ratings10,039 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews626 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.8%

AR Draw Sketch

All ratings66 ratings
Positive24.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative74.2%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive8.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative87.6%

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

AR Draw Sketch

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

AR Draw Sketch

Subscriptions2
  • Draw Sketch Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Draw Sketch Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Trace Table free?
Trace Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR Draw Sketch free?
AR Draw Sketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trace Table or AR Draw Sketch?
Trace Table is rated higher. Trace Table averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while AR Draw Sketch averages 2.1 from 74 ratings.
Do Trace Table or AR Draw Sketch have ads?
AR Draw Sketch shows ads; Trace Table does not.
Which is updated more often, Trace Table or AR Draw Sketch?
Trace Table ships an update every 2 months, and AR Draw Sketch every 2 months. Most recently, Trace Table was updated on November 1, 2026 and AR Draw Sketch on October 23, 2026.

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