Comparison

ReproBack vs Mural Trace

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

Mural Trace

Easily transfer and enlarge any image onto surfaces like walls or canvas using a phone camera and the grid method. Simplify colors, create grids, and trace sections with AR overlay. Perfect for murals, art projects, and DIY décor.

Highlights
  • Image posterization with color simplification
  • Customizable grid system for tracing
  • AR camera overlay for real-time tracing
  • Color palette extraction
  • PDF export of grid reference
  • Project management and progress tracking
Features
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Paint any image - no artistic skill required! Transfer and enlarge any photo onto walls, paper, canvas, or any large surface. Perfect for DIY home murals, street art, classroom projects, and professional installations. Use the classic grid method to divide your image into squares and trace one section at a time, using your phone's camera as a guide. Brought to you by Ctrl V Art Studio (ctrlvartstudio.com) WHY Ctrl V Art Grid? - No projector required - just your phone - Works in any lighting conditions - No artistic experience needed - Works on any wall size - Portable - take it anywhere - Much cheaper than projector setups HOW IT WORKS: 1. CHOOSE YOUR IMAGE Select any photo from your library - portraits, landscapes, logos, or artwork. 2. SIMPLIFY THE COLORS Use powerful posterization tools to reduce your image to paintable color zones. Adjust levels, contrast, and even extract a color palette to know exactly which paints to buy. 3. CREATE YOUR GRID Divide your image into a grid of squares. The app calculates the exact size each square should be. 4. TRACE WITH YOUR CAMERA Hold your phone up and use the AR camera overlay to trace each square. Pinch, zoom, and rotate to align perfectly. 5. COMPLETE YOUR PAINTING Track your progress as you paint. Mark squares complete and watch your masterpiece come together. KEY FEATURES: SMART POSTERIZATION • Reduce images to 2-10 colour levels • Multiple presets: Bold, Pop Art, Stencil, Vintage • HSB color mode for advanced control • Extract color palettes from your image • Custom color replacement FLEXIBLE GRID SYSTEM • Customizable rows and columns • Wall size calculator • Alphanumeric square labels (A1, B2, etc.) • Visual progress tracking AR CAMERA OVERLAY • Real-time image overlay on camera • Pinch to resize, rotate to align • Adjustable opacity • Position lock to prevent accidents • Built-in torch for low light PDF EXPORT • Print your grid as a reference guide • Perfect for planning large projects PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Save unlimited projects • Resume anytime • Track completion progress PERFECT FOR: • Painting portraits & landscapes • Bedroom & living room accent walls • Children's room murals • Garden walls and fences • Garage and basement art • Restaurant & café décor • Office and workspace murals • School art projects • Community murals • Street art and graffiti • Canvas enlargements • Stage backdrops • Shop signage SUBSCRIPTION Try Ctrl V Art Grid free, then unlock all features with a subscription or one-off payment: • Unlimited projects • All posterization styles • PDF export Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://barrelofsunshine.com/art-grid-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! hello@barrelofsunshine.com www.barrelofsunshine.com www.ctrlvartstudio.com Start your masterpiece today - download Ctrl V Art Grid now!

Screenshots

ReproBack4 screens
Mural Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mural Trace at 100% against ReproBack's 0%. Mural Trace also leads on ads (none vs shown). ReproBack's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. ReproBack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month and Mural Trace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of ReproBack's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mural Trace'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, Mural Trace every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ReproBack versus Mural Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReproBackMural Trace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShunsuke YahataBarrel of Sunshine

Customer experience

ReproBack

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

Mural Trace

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReproBack

Subscriptions1
  • UpGrade to ProMode$1.491 Month
3 purchases

Mural Trace

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Ctrl V Art Grid$3.991 Month
  • Annual - Ctrl V Art Grid$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access - Ctrl V Art Grid$9.99

Questions

Is ReproBack free?
ReproBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mural Trace free?
Mural Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReproBack or Mural Trace?
ReproBack is rated higher. ReproBack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mural Trace averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ReproBack or Mural Trace have ads?
ReproBack shows ads; Mural Trace does not.
Which is updated more often, ReproBack or Mural Trace?
ReproBack ships an update fortnightly, and Mural Trace every 2 months. Most recently, ReproBack was updated on September 5, 2026 and Mural Trace on September 27, 2026.

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