# TraceArt vs Tracing projector & Lightbox

The clearest difference is ads: Tracing projector & Lightbox at none against TraceArt's shown. Tracing projector & Lightbox also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). TraceArt's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TraceArt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tracing projector & Lightbox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.1 for TraceArt against 2.0 for Tracing projector & Lightbox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TraceArt has 82 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of TraceArt's written reviews are positive against 12% of Tracing projector & Lightbox's.

TraceArt ships an update every 3 months, Tracing projector & Lightbox every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TraceArt | Tracing projector & Lightbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traceart/id1539017013/reviews)** | [2.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-projector-and-lightbox/id1586626139/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KENICHI YAMAMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335325739) | [Alexey Goryachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586626141) |

## What reviewers say

### TraceArt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traceart/id1539017013)

Transform your smartphone into a drawing tool. Trace photos and illustrations onto paper with adjustable outline thickness and screen brightness. Perfect for aspiring artists of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Trace photos and illustrations, Adjust outline thickness, Adjust image size, Screen lock with maximized brightness, Save unlimited sketches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs | $2.99 | one-time |


### Tracing projector & Lightbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-projector-and-lightbox/id1586626139)

Easily learn to draw by tracing images from your phone onto paper. Superimpose any picture from the app's catalog or your gallery onto your camera view, adjust transparency, and redraw with augmented reality. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

**Highlights:** Image tracing via smartphone camera, App catalog and phone gallery image import, Adjustable image transparency, Augmented reality drawing effect, Combine multiple images on one canvas, Save and share drawings

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium+ | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TraceArt free?

TraceArt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tracing projector & Lightbox free?

Tracing projector & Lightbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TraceArt or Tracing projector & Lightbox?

TraceArt is rated higher. TraceArt averages 2.1 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Tracing projector & Lightbox averages 2.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do TraceArt or Tracing projector & Lightbox have ads?

TraceArt shows ads; Tracing projector & Lightbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, TraceArt or Tracing projector & Lightbox?

TraceArt ships an update every 3 months, and Tracing projector & Lightbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, TraceArt was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tracing projector & Lightbox on November 7, 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.*