# TraceArt vs Papercopy

The clearest difference is rating: Papercopy at 2.8 against TraceArt's 2.1. Papercopy also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). TraceArt's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 4) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TraceArt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Papercopy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Papercopy holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TraceArt has 83 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of TraceArt's written reviews are positive against 0% of Papercopy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TraceArt ships an update every 3 months, Papercopy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TraceArt | Papercopy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traceart/id1539017013/reviews) | **[2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papercopy-trace-and-draw/id6752019903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KENICHI YAMAMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335325739) | [Milos Micunovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813890860) |

## 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 |


### Papercopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papercopy-trace-and-draw/id6752019903)

Transform your device into a precision tracing tool. Import any image to use as a drawing guide, adjusting its visibility and position to sketch and improve your artistic skills with ease.

**Highlights:** Import images for tracing, Adjust brightness and contrast, Rotate and position references, Customize outline colors, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Studio Starter | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Studio Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| AI Studio Ultimate | $29.99 | per month |
| 10 Credits | $2.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TraceArt free?

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

### Is Papercopy free?

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

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

Papercopy is rated higher. TraceArt averages 2.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Papercopy averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do TraceArt or Papercopy have ads?

Both TraceArt and Papercopy show ads.

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

TraceArt ships an update every 3 months, and Papercopy every 5 days. Most recently, TraceArt was updated on October 21, 2026 and Papercopy on October 30, 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.*