TracingMat vs Art Calc Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Art Calc Toolkit
This app provides artists and galleries with tools to simplify tasks like artwork placement and cost estimation. It calculates pricing, shipping, and material needs, helping users work with confidence and save time.
- Gallery height and spacing guidance
- Artwork pricing calculation
- Box and panel dimension estimation
- Packing cost calculation
- Free shipping estimates with ZIP code data
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The ultimate toolkit for artists, galleries, and creative professionals. This app takes the guesswork out of everything from hanging artwork to estimating shipping costs. Never stress about where to put the nail again! Get the perfect gallery height every time with precise spacing and layout guidance. Quickly calculate artwork pricing, box dimensions, panel materials, and packing costs. You can even get free shipping estimates using real ZIP-code data so you always know what to charge or expect. Whether you're a working artist, a gallery owner, or someone who regularly ships artwork, this simple all-in-one calculator will save you time, eliminate stress, and help you work with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TracingMat at Free against Art Calc Toolkit's $1.99. TracingMat also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). Art Calc Toolkit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases 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
TracingMat is free to download; Art Calc Toolkit costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Art Calc Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TracingMat has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | TracingMat | Art Calc Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (27 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoko Nishimura | MIND, LLC (OH) |
Customer experience
TracingMat
Art Calc Toolkit
In-app purchases
TracingMat
No in-app purchases
Art Calc Toolkit
No in-app purchases
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