Comparison

TracingMat vs Art Calc Toolkit

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

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.

Highlights
  • Gallery height and spacing guidance
  • Artwork pricing calculation
  • Box and panel dimension estimation
  • Packing cost calculation
  • Free shipping estimates with ZIP code data
Features
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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.

Screenshots

TracingMat4 screens
Art Calc Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TracingMat versus Art Calc Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracingMatArt Calc Toolkit
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.6 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoko NishimuraMIND, LLC (OH)

Customer experience

TracingMat

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

Art Calc Toolkit

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

In-app purchases

None

TracingMat

No in-app purchases

None

Art Calc Toolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TracingMat free?
TracingMat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Art Calc Toolkit free?
Art Calc Toolkit costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TracingMat or Art Calc Toolkit?
Art Calc Toolkit is rated higher. TracingMat averages 3.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Art Calc Toolkit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TracingMat or Art Calc Toolkit have ads?
TracingMat shows ads; Art Calc Toolkit does not.

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