# Tracing vs MoNo

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tracing at every 2 months against MoNo's every 25 months. Tracing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MoNo's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Tracing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MoNo has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Tracing ships an update every 2 months, MoNo every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tracing | MoNo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-drawing-practice/id1510917494/reviews)** | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-convert-to-binary-image/id1575154535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yasuo Fukushima](https://appshunter.io/developer/936292401) | [Kouichi INAFUKU](https://appshunter.io/developer/438372899) |

## What reviewers say

### Tracing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-drawing-practice/id1510917494)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MoNo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-convert-to-binary-image/id1575154535)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Transform your color photos into monochrome images with a retro, Game Boy Pocket Camera aesthetic. This application offers a unique visual style for your pictures.

**Highlights:** Color to monochrome conversion, Retro Game Boy Pocket Camera style, Image transformation, Unique visual filters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tracing free?

Tracing costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MoNo free?

MoNo costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tracing or MoNo?

Tracing is rated higher. Tracing averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MoNo averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Tracing or MoNo have ads?

Neither Tracing nor MoNo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tracing or MoNo?

Tracing ships an update every 2 months, and MoNo every 25 months. Most recently, Tracing was updated on September 29, 2026 and MoNo on October 8, 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.*