# TraceArt vs EdgeDetectionCamera

The clearest difference is rating: EdgeDetectionCamera at 4.4 against TraceArt's 2.1. EdgeDetectionCamera also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 14%). TraceArt's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TraceArt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EdgeDetectionCamera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EdgeDetectionCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of TraceArt's written reviews are positive against 47% of EdgeDetectionCamera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TraceArt | EdgeDetectionCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traceart/id1539017013/reviews) | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgedetectioncamera/id1590712443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KENICHI YAMAMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335325739) | [Mitsuhiro Hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/509482512) |

## 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 |


### EdgeDetectionCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgedetectioncamera/id1590712443)

Easily transform photos and camera feeds into manga-style line drawings. Adjust line thickness and transparency for custom backgrounds. Export your creations to share with other applications.

**Highlights:** Extract line drawings from photos, Real-time line drawing from camera, Adjustable line thickness, Make white areas transparent, Export and share images

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TraceArt free?

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

### Is EdgeDetectionCamera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TraceArt or EdgeDetectionCamera?

EdgeDetectionCamera is rated higher. TraceArt averages 2.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while EdgeDetectionCamera averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do TraceArt or EdgeDetectionCamera have ads?

Both TraceArt and EdgeDetectionCamera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TraceArt or EdgeDetectionCamera?

TraceArt ships an update every 3 months, and EdgeDetectionCamera every 3 months. Most recently, TraceArt was updated on September 9, 2026 and EdgeDetectionCamera on August 28, 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.*