# ReproBack vs Mural Trace

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.

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.

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.

ReproBack ships an update fortnightly, Mural Trace every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReproBack | Mural Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reproback/id1517387889/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mural-trace-ctrl-v-art-grid/id6737825938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shunsuke Yahata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517387888) | [Barrel of Sunshine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774936914) |

## What reviewers say

### ReproBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reproback/id1517387889)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UpGrade to ProMode | $1.49 | per month |


### Mural Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mural-trace-ctrl-v-art-grid/id6737825938)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Ctrl V Art Grid | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual - Ctrl V Art Grid | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access - Ctrl V Art Grid | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*