Comparison

9VAePro vs Tracing

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

Head to head
About

9VAePro

Create smooth 2D vector morphing animations with powerful tools. Easily make "1 Picture Animation" from a single drawing, import various graphics, and export in multiple formats. Add text, photos, and animated objects for dynamic visual content.

Highlights
  • 2D vector morphing animation
  • One Picture Animation
  • Import SVG/WMF graphics
  • Export SVG/GIF/APNG
  • Add text, photos, animation objects
  • Multi-layer support
  • Path and time curve animation
Features
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- 9VAe gives you powerful tools to create smooth 2D vector morphing animation. - You can make "1 Picture Animation" with only one drawing picture. - Import SVG / WMF graphics and export SVG / GIF / APNG keyframe animation. - You can add texts, photos, animation objects in your animation. - 9VAe provides Hand-draw Writing, Blur, Shadow, Transparent Gradation, Multi layer, Path Animation, Time curve. - The Output folder is "Internal > 9VAe". Put Sound (MP3/WAV), Animation, Illustration (SVG / WMF / EVA) here, you can import them. - Official Blog https://9vaelab.blogspot.com

About

Tracing

Easily trace photos and images to create your own hand-drawn art. This tool is designed for beginners to practice drawing skills without needing professional art training. Import images, adjust their position and transparency, and use a simple two-layer system for a clean drawing process.

Highlights
  • Import and trace photos
  • Move, rotate, and scale reference images
  • Adjustable image opacity
  • Two-layer system for drawing and coloring
  • Beginner-focused drawing practice
Features
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Trace is a simple drawing app that lets you import photos, images, and files as references, then trace and paint over them. One of Trace’s key features is its three-layer structure: the Reference Layer, Trace Layer, and Paint Layer. You can trace outlines while viewing your reference image, then add color on the Paint Layer to complete your artwork. By separating each step into its own layer, Trace makes the drawing process simple and easy to manage. The Reference Layer supports zooming, scaling, and rotation, giving you the freedom to adjust the size and angle of your reference image to match your composition. In addition to importing images from your photo library, Trace also supports importing image files, allowing you to use a wide variety of reference materials. Key Features * Reference Layer
Display a photo or image as your drawing reference.
Zoom, resize, and rotate it freely to match the size and angle you want. * Trace Layer
Trace outlines and shapes while viewing the reference image underneath. * Paint Layer
Add color while using your traced lines as a guide to complete your artwork. * Import from Photos
Use images stored in your photo library as references. * Import from Files
Import image files in addition to photos, giving you more flexibility when choosing reference materials. * Flexible Reference Adjustment
Freely adjust the size and angle of your reference image to suit your composition and tracing needs. * Simple and Intuitive Controls
Designed to keep unnecessary complexity to a minimum so you can focus on tracing, drawing, and painting. Trace can be used for drawing practice, illustration, sketching, design studies, and many other creative purposes. “Place your reference.”
“Trace the lines.”
“Add color.” By separating these three steps into layers, Trace provides a smooth and intuitive workflow from tracing to painting. Turn your favorite photos and images into your own artwork with Trace.

Screenshots

9VAePro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tracing at $0.99 against 9VAePro's $3.99. 9VAePro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

9VAePro costs $3.99 and Tracing $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 9VAePro against 5.0 for Tracing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
9VAePro versus Tracing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9VAeProTracing
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHologram Co.,Ltd.Yasuo Fukushima

Customer experience

9VAePro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tracing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

9VAePro

No in-app purchases

None

Tracing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 9VAePro free?
9VAePro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tracing free?
Tracing costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 9VAePro or Tracing?
9VAePro and Tracing are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do 9VAePro or Tracing have ads?
Neither 9VAePro nor Tracing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 9VAePro or Tracing?
9VAePro ships an update every 2 months, and Tracing every 2 months. Most recently, 9VAePro was updated on October 8, 2026 and Tracing on October 15, 2026.

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