# PainterAR vs Ar Sketch Tracing Projector

The clearest difference is rating: PainterAR at 4.4 against Ar Sketch Tracing Projector's 3.4. PainterAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Ar Sketch Tracing Projector's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 33%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PainterAR sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Ar Sketch Tracing Projector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PainterAR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PainterAR has 662 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of PainterAR's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ar Sketch Tracing Projector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PainterAR ships an update weekly, Ar Sketch Tracing Projector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PainterAR | Ar Sketch Tracing Projector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painterar-ar-trace-drawing/id1491111657/reviews)** | [3.4 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-tracing-projector/id6468635833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **662** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Painter AR Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896290460) | [Pham Van Huy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593552316) |

## What reviewers say

### PainterAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/painterar-ar-trace-drawing/id1491111657)

Transform your paper sketches into digital art with augmented reality projection and advanced tracing tools. This app offers a complete workflow from initial drawing to digital inking and coloring, with professional layering and a curated inspiration library.

**Highlights:** AR drawing with stable projection, Advanced AR anchor mode for free movement, Smart plane detection for instant surface recognition, Import sketches for digital inking, 30+ professional brushes, Infinite layers system for complex edits, Curated inspiration library and courses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PainterAR-PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| First 3-Day Free | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Painter PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| PainterAR-PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PainterAR-PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| PainterAR PRO | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| PainterAR-PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| First 3-Day Free | $39.99 | per year |
| PainterAR PRO | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Helpful for drawing and improving art skills
- ⏱️ Saves time in the drawing process
- 📚 Provides useful tutorials and guides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly restrictive free trial and paywall for full features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs that disrupt the drawing process
- 🔍 Difficult to use own photos without paying
- 🤖 AR mode is not very responsive or accurate

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- Issues with loading own photos and images
- AR mode is unreliable and hard to control

**Requested features**

- Add more free drawing options and templates
- Improve the ability to use own photos and images
- Provide better instructions and tutorials for new users
- Fix crashes and stability issues


### Ar Sketch Tracing Projector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-tracing-projector/id6468635833)

Learn to draw by tracing images from your gallery, camera, or by creating your own sketches. This app overlays a transparent image onto your drawing surface, allowing you to easily replicate lines and develop your artistic skills.

**Highlights:** Trace images from gallery, Trace photos from camera, Create sketches with prompts, Adjust overlay opacity, Easy to use interface, Learn drawing skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sale Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sale Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PainterAR free?

PainterAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ar Sketch Tracing Projector free?

Ar Sketch Tracing Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PainterAR or Ar Sketch Tracing Projector?

PainterAR is rated higher. PainterAR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 662 ratings, while Ar Sketch Tracing Projector averages 3.4 from 49 ratings.

### Do PainterAR or Ar Sketch Tracing Projector have ads?

Ar Sketch Tracing Projector shows ads; PainterAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, PainterAR or Ar Sketch Tracing Projector?

PainterAR ships an update weekly, and Ar Sketch Tracing Projector every 2 months. Most recently, PainterAR was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ar Sketch Tracing Projector on September 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*