Comparison

TracingMat vs AR Drawing

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

Head to head
About

TracingMat

Transform your device into a digital light table for tracing. Display an image and overlay your paper to easily copy designs. Adjust brightness, zoom, and rotate for optimal tracing conditions.

Highlights
  • Use device as a light table
  • Overlay paper for tracing
  • Adjustable screen brightness
  • Image zoom and pan
  • Image flip and rotate
  • Add images via import or camera
Features
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"Tracing Mat" is an app for using your iPad or iPhone as a light table. After displaying the image you want to copy on the app, place the copy destination paper on it and trace the image that can be seen through under the paper. It is also possible to prepare the manuscript on paper, stack the copy destination paper on it, place it on the screen, and illuminate it from below with this application. [How to use] Tap the “gear” button on the upper right to enter the setting mode. In the setting mode, add the image to be displayed with the “+” button or "Camera" button at the bottom left. You can also add text using the "T" button. Tapping a displayed image or text highlights it with a yellow frame; in this state, you can move it by dragging, or zoom in and out using a pinch gesture. Images and text can also be flipped or rotated, while text can be edited or have its styling modified. You can save the current image and text layout with the “Save” button, and restore the saved layout later with the “Load” button, even after restarting the app. The screen brightness can be adjusted with the slider bar at the bottom right. When you tap the “left arrow” button on the upper left to exit the setting mode, the displayed image and text will be fixed, so place a piece of paper on the screen and trace it. [Caution] - I think it is easier to see the image under the paper if the room is darkened a little. - Attach a protective film, etc., to prevent the display from being scratched during copying. - Please use this application at your own risk. We do not take any responsibility for the disadvantage caused by using this application.

About

AR Drawing

Easily trace shapes, text, photos, or your own pictures onto real paper using augmented reality. This app overlays your chosen image onto your camera view, allowing you to sketch it with a pencil. Discover features designed to make drawing fun and accessible.

Highlights
  • AR tracing of images and text
  • Draw from shapes library
  • Capture photos for tracing
  • Select images from gallery
  • Manage saved drawings
  • Adjust edge size and transparency
Features
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Easily create amazing drawings with AR Drawing: Trace & Sketch! Trace shapes, text, photos, or your own pictures with our simple and easy-to-use app. Use AR drawing to see your image on real paper through your camera and trace it with a pencil. Discover features that make drawing fun and easy. Features: 1. Draw Shape: • Choose from a wide range of shapes available in the app. • Select your desired shape and it will directly navigate to the tracing screen. 2. AR Drawing: • Place your selected image on real paper or any surface using your camera with augmented reality. • Trace the image onto the paper with a pencil while viewing it through your phone screen. 3. Draw Text: • Type any text and apply any style on text from various styles available within the app. • Adjust text size and navigate directly to the tracing screen after styling. 4. Draw Capture: • Capture photo using the camera. • After capture it will Directly navigate to the tracing screen with your captured photo. 5. Draw Photos: • Select images from your gallery. • It will Navigate directly to the tracing screen with your chosen image. 6. My Drawing: • View and manage your saved drawings in this section. Tracing Screen: • Convert your selected images into edges. • Adjust edge size and transparency. • Explore additional features to enhance your drawings. Unleash your creativity with AR Drawing : Trace & Sketch and turn your ideas into beautifully traced artwork with ease! Download now and start tracing! Privacy Policy : http://sharpenminds.in:8081/consent/policy/STLabs Terms of Use : http://sharpenminds.in:8081/consent/policy/TermsOfUse

Screenshots

TracingMat4 screens
AR Drawing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AR Drawing at 4.5 against TracingMat's 3.6. AR Drawing also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). TracingMat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (27 vs 2). On price, ads 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. AR Drawing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. TracingMat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Drawing holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TracingMat has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of TracingMat's written reviews are positive against 100% of AR Drawing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TracingMat ships an update every 3 months, AR Drawing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TracingMat versus AR Drawing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracingMatAR Drawing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (27 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoko Nishimurakushal patel

Customer experience

TracingMat

All ratings23 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative27.8%

AR Drawing

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TracingMat

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AR Drawing

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Premium3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • One Month Premium3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • One Year Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is TracingMat free?
TracingMat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Drawing free?
AR Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TracingMat or AR Drawing?
AR Drawing is rated higher. TracingMat averages 3.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while AR Drawing averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do TracingMat or AR Drawing have ads?
Both TracingMat and AR Drawing show ads.
Which is updated more often, TracingMat or AR Drawing?
TracingMat ships an update every 3 months, and AR Drawing every 3 weeks. Most recently, TracingMat was updated on October 29, 2026 and AR Drawing on October 24, 2026.

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