Comparison

Trace Table vs LightCam

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 “I originally made Trace Table to help my wife draw cartoons on notes to put in our son’s lunchbox.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

LightCam

Enhance your selfies and photos with professional lighting and over 200 retro film filters. This app offers real-time beauty effects, flexible lighting modes, and seamless editing tools to elevate your photography for social media, streams, and more.

Highlights
  • Built-in selfie lighting
  • 200+ retro film filters
  • Real-time beauty effects
  • Flexible lighting modes
  • Photo stitching and collages
  • RGB color panel
Features
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LightCam - The Ultimate Selfie Glow & Retro Filter Camera Transform your selfies and photos into professional-quality masterpieces with LightCam—your all-in-one camera solution! Equipped with a built-in lighting system and 200+ retro film filters, LightCam is perfect for beauty shots, live photos, food photography, and streams. Elevate your photography with real-time enhancements, seamless editing tools, and flexible lighting modes, making every moment shine! Key Features: * Built-In Selfie Lighting: Professional lighting for flawless shots every time. * Retro Film Filters: Over 200 vintage-inspired filters from iconic brands like Kodak, Fujifilm, and Leica. * Beauty Effects: Real-time enhancements for perfect portraits, with advanced skin smoothing and vibrant lighting options. * Multi-Mode Camera: Front/back camera support, timer for perfect poses, and automatic photo/video capture. * Convenient Photo Stitching: Create stunning collages and layouts effortlessly. Lighting & Color Control: * Flexible Lighting Modes: Choose from 15 premium preset lighting modes such as ‘Golden Hour,’ ‘Peach Glow,’ and ‘Moonlight Blue’ for every vibe. * Dual Brightness Control: Fine-tune lighting and exposure for the perfect shot. * RGB Color Panel: Explore creative lighting with professional-grade color control. * Smart Temperature Adjustment: Customizable lighting for any environment. Photo Enhancement Features: * 200+ Retro Filters: Vintage-inspired filters to make your photos feel timeless. * Light Leak Effects: Add artistic, nostalgic light leaks for a creative twist. * Creative Frames & Layouts: Perfect for collages, group photos, or any creative project. * Stickers & Fun Decor: Customize your photos with unique stickers, frames, and text. User-Friendly Design: * Minimalist Interface: Clean, modern design with easy-to-navigate controls. * Dark Mode Support: Comfortably use the app in low light settings. * Smart Memory: Quick access to your favorite settings for a personalized experience. Flexible Aspect Ratios: * Supports 3:4, 1:1, and 9:16 formats—perfect for social media, portrait, or video content. Automatic Subscription Service:  Monthly Subscription: $1.99/month  Yearly Subscription: $5.99/year (Prices may vary by country and are subject to the actual price within the app)  Related Policy Links:  Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/96942b2e-b0c6-47d6-9042-84328735a275  Terms of Use: https://privacy-1258150360.cos.ap-shanghai.myqcloud.com/lightlamp_gp_termsofUse.html Whether you're a beauty influencer, live streamer, or photography enthusiast, LightCam brings professional-level lighting and creativity to your fingertips. Elevate your content, create magic, and shine brighter every day!

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Screenshots

Trace Table4 screens
LightCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trace Table at none against LightCam's shown. Trace Table also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 789). LightCam's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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. Trace Table sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and LightCam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LightCam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace Table has 11K ratings behind it against 789, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trace Table ships an update every 2 months, LightCam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Trace Table versus LightCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace TableLightCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11K ratings)4.6 (789 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better789
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRL淑环 关

Customer experience

Trace Table

All ratings10,039 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.7%

LightCam

All ratings760 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative23.3%

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

LightCam

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
4 purchases

LightCam

Subscriptions2
  • LightCam Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
  • LightCam Yearly VIP3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time2
  • LightCam Remove Ads$0.99
  • LightCam Lifetime VIP$12.99

Questions

Is Trace Table free?
Trace Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightCam free?
LightCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trace Table or LightCam?
LightCam is rated higher. Trace Table averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while LightCam averages 4.6 from 789 ratings.
Do Trace Table or LightCam have ads?
LightCam shows ads; Trace Table does not.
Which is updated more often, Trace Table or LightCam?
Trace Table ships an update every 2 months, and LightCam weekly. Most recently, Trace Table was updated on October 24, 2026 and LightCam on October 20, 2026.

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