Comparison

ReproBack vs Ricalko

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

Head to head
About

ReproBack

Enhance your drawing skills by overlaying grid lines on reference images. This tool helps you maintain accurate proportions and overall balance, making it ideal for artists of all levels and for teaching children how to draw.

Highlights
  • Grid overlay on original images
  • Assists in grasping ratios and balance
  • Useful for learning to draw
  • Helps check finished picture balance
  • Suitable for children's art education
Features
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ReproBack is Buck up your Reproduction. By placing a Grid-like auxiliary lines on the original image, you can make a Reproduce while always grasping the ratio of each part and the overall balance. I want to be able to draw well. I want to check the balance of the finished picture. I want my child to learn how to draw. Please use it for various purposes such as. ※This app is made in Japan.Japanese and English are used as the notation languages in the app. ※ The following site's work is borrowed for the sample image. ・ No copyright girl / free illustration gallery [free material] (https://fromtheasia.com/illustration/nocopyrightgirl) ※Terms of Use/privacy policy(https://katonbo.jimdosite.com/)

About

Ricalko

Transform photos into traceable art projections using your device's camera. Ideal for both aspiring artists and experienced creators, this tool offers features like layer separation and perspective correction to help you achieve stunning results on any surface.

Highlights
  • Project photos for tracing
  • Layer separation for detailed drawing
  • Perspective mode for angled projection
  • Augmented reality tracing with markers
  • Creative filters for art styles
  • Zoom for precision drawing
Features
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Ricalko lets you create incredible artwork, see how your drawings take shape, like magic! It is great for beginners who want to learn drawing and it is perfect for advanced users who want to improve even more! Ricalko has many smart features that let you achieve the results your aiming to, but in few words it is able to virtually project photos, so you can trace them on a paper sheet, an easel or on any other surface! You don't have to be a professional artist to reach amazing results.  How is it able to do that? In normal mode you have to put your device onto a stand (DIY works too, like a simple glass), with the camera pointing to a sheet of paper below for example. On your screen an overlay will be shown and you will be able to see both the photo and your hand below so you can trace it! See below for more details... CRAFT REALISTIC ARTWORK FROM ANY PHOTO You can choose any photo and then create art from it. Pencil and paper? Brush and watercolours? You choose! LEARN TO DRAW AND SEPARATE LAYERS Split photos to different layers, in colors or grayscale, see them one by one individually and trace them on your art to create the final result. Perfect for learning! CREATIVE FILTERS Turn your photo into a drawing, a comic or apply a posterisation, Ricalko filters are great for creativity. PERSPECTIVE MODE You don't have to keep your device perpendicularly if you don't have a stand, you can also keep it angled, perspective mode will remove any distortion and you will be able to create your artworks without any particular effort. You just have to set it with the guidelines helper image! AR MODE Don't like keeping your device still? You don't have to with the augmented reality. You can select a marker, the app will recognise it and place your photo virtually next to it, so you can trace it! USE ANY CAMERA You can use any camera on your device, wide angle, zoom lens, ultra wide angle or even the front camera, this one with the perspective mode and a reflector (to be purchased in online stores, such as OSMO and not included). ZOOM TO BE PRECISE After you have setup your environment you can zoom on the area where you are drawing to see even more clearly, with natural gestures like pinch to zoom or by moving your device closer in AR Mode. PREMIUM CUSTOMER SUPPORT Need help? Have a suggestion? See it included in future releases and drop an email to support@genovasoftworks.com REQUIREMENTS Ricalko does not have any particular requirement since supports iOS 14+ devices only. If you can download it, it will work on your device. A printer is suggested in order to print markers for AR Mode and the guidelines image for Perspective mode, even if they could also be displayed on an additional supporting device. A subscription is required. Terms and Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.genovasoftworks.com/terms.php. For any question or help drop an email to support@genovasoftworks.com.

Screenshots

ReproBack4 screens
Ricalko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ReproBack at free with in-app purchases against Ricalko's subscription. ReproBack also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Ricalko's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (83 vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. ReproBack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month and Ricalko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReproBack holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ricalko has 83 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of ReproBack's written reviews are positive against 11% of Ricalko's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReproBack ships an update fortnightly, Ricalko every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ReproBack versus Ricalko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReproBackRicalko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better4.1 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews11.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings883 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShunsuke YahataGENOVA Softworks

Customer experience

ReproBack

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Ricalko

All ratings83 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReproBack

Subscriptions1
  • UpGrade to ProMode$1.491 Month
3 purchases

Ricalko

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Unlock3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Ricalko 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • Premium Ricalko for 1 Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is ReproBack free?
ReproBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ricalko free?
Ricalko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReproBack or Ricalko?
ReproBack is rated higher. ReproBack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Ricalko averages 4.1 from 83 ratings.
Do ReproBack or Ricalko have ads?
ReproBack shows ads; Ricalko does not.
Which is updated more often, ReproBack or Ricalko?
ReproBack ships an update fortnightly, and Ricalko every 5 months. Most recently, ReproBack was updated on October 7, 2026 and Ricalko on October 21, 2026.

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