Comparison

Tracing Buddy vs ReproBack

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

Head to head
About

Tracing Buddy

Easily transfer images to a drawing surface using a grid system. Create drawing illusions with perspective distortion and anamorphic images. Offers various image filters and grid customization options.

Highlights
  • Drawing grid with customizable lines and subdivisions
  • Perspective distortion for anamorphic illusions
  • Image filters: line art, black & white, background removal
  • AR-guided distortion process
  • Manual distortion control
  • Save grid settings in projects
Features
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Tracing Buddy is a drawing grid and anamorphic images creation tool. Built for simplicity, Tracing Buddy allows you to easily transfer pictures to a drawing surface Using the perspective distortion functionality, now you can enter the world of drawing illusions. First, apply the distortion to your images and then transfer them to a drawing surface with a grid The app is optimized for both iPhone and iPad use, including Dark Mode support Grid Features: - Square divisions or choose the preferred aspect ratio - Change color and transparency of grid lines - Choose from four subdivision styles and change color and transparency as you wish - Change the grid background color and the transparency of your image - Change the scale and position of your image relative to the whole grid - Save grid settings in projects Image Features: - Choose from a regular image, line art style, black & white values, or remove backgrounds with the person detection filter -With the B&W and values filter you change your image to black & white, adjust shadows and highlights to you liking with the included tone curve and reduce the number of values in the picture to a more manageable amount. With the value selection tool you can inspect where values are placed in your image - Use the person detection filter to remove the backgrounds of pictures with people in them, change to a transparent or solid color background instead Anamorphic images: - Add perspective distortion to your images choosing from two method: AR or using a picture - In AR method let Tracing Buddy guide you through the whole process, you only need an iOS device equipped with AR capabilities - If you need more control about the distortion, you can take a picture from your phone or with external camera and apply the distortion manually, for this method to be effective, you need to know the dimensions of the surface you want to transfer your picture to Premium Features Add-on (either by subscription or lifetime purchase) required for: - Ad removal - Premium Image filters - Multiple Project management - PNG type export Privacy Policy: https://lafappbrica.com/tracing-buddy-privacy-policy Terms of use https://lafappbrica.com/tracing-buddy-terms/

About

ReproBack

Enhance your drawing skills by overlaying grid lines on reference images. This tool helps you maintain accurate proportions and overall balance, making it ideal for artists of all levels and for teaching children how to draw.

Highlights
  • Grid overlay on original images
  • Assists in grasping ratios and balance
  • Useful for learning to draw
  • Helps check finished picture balance
  • Suitable for children's art education
Features
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ReproBack is Buck up your Reproduction. By placing a Grid-like auxiliary lines on the original image, you can make a Reproduce while always grasping the ratio of each part and the overall balance. I want to be able to draw well. I want to check the balance of the finished picture. I want my child to learn how to draw. Please use it for various purposes such as. ※This app is made in Japan.Japanese and English are used as the notation languages in the app. ※ The following site's work is borrowed for the sample image. ・ No copyright girl / free illustration gallery [free material] (https://fromtheasia.com/illustration/nocopyrightgirl) ※Terms of Use/privacy policy(https://katonbo.jimdosite.com/)

Screenshots

Tracing Buddy4 screens
ReproBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tracing Buddy and ReproBack both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Tracing Buddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of ReproBack's. Tracing Buddy also leads on ratings volume (935 vs 8). ReproBack's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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. Tracing Buddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and ReproBack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 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 Tracing Buddy against 4.4 for ReproBack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tracing Buddy has 935 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Tracing Buddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of ReproBack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracing Buddy ships an update every 6 weeks, ReproBack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tracing Buddy versus ReproBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracing BuddyReproBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (935 ratings) — better4.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings935 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB267 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLa FáppbricaShunsuke Yahata

Customer experience

Tracing Buddy

All ratings935 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative33.3%

ReproBack

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Tracing Buddy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Zoom feature not working
  • Grid feature not working as expected
  • Lock feature not working properly
  • App only works once, can't reuse

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to crop photo inside the app
  • Easier way to start a new drawing
  • Ability to rotate image
  • Grid with numbered overlay and adjustable starting point
  • Grid size based on specific measurements

ReproBack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tracing Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Features$9.99
  • Premium Features$12.99
1 purchases

ReproBack

Subscriptions1
  • UpGrade to ProMode$1.491 Month

Questions

Is Tracing Buddy free?
Tracing Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReproBack free?
ReproBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tracing Buddy or ReproBack?
Tracing Buddy is rated higher. Tracing Buddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 935 ratings, while ReproBack averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Tracing Buddy or ReproBack have ads?
Both Tracing Buddy and ReproBack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracing Buddy or ReproBack?
Tracing Buddy ships an update every 6 weeks, and ReproBack fortnightly. Most recently, Tracing Buddy was updated on September 26, 2026 and ReproBack on September 5, 2026.

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