Painter Eye vs CAST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Painter Eye
Transform photos into art on real paper using augmented reality. This app functions as an AR projector and tracing studio, allowing you to overlay images onto surfaces and trace them with various tools. Explore different creative modes for sketching, digital painting, and coloring.
- AR projector for tracing on paper
- Live camera tracing
- Digital canvas with brushes
- Photo import and stencils
- AI-powered line references
- Coloring and finishing tools
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Turn any photo into art on real paper with Painter Eye — your AR art projector and portable tracing studio for iPhone and iPad. HOW IT WORKS Painter Eye works like an art projector, light box, and AR tracing tool in one. Open your reference, point your camera at paper or canvas, and see the image overlaid with accurate proportions. Prop your phone on a glass, tripod, or stack of books — then adjust size, rotation, and transparency with intuitive sliders at the bottom of the screen. Trace with pencil, pen, or brush on real surfaces, not only on the display. FOUR CREATIVE MODES • Camera — live-camera tracing: move and resize your reference while you draw • AR — track an anchor image on a real object so your sketch stays aligned when you move the phone • Board — sketch on a digital canvas with built-in brushes and tools • Paint — color and finish your artwork SKETCHING & TEMPLATES Import photos from your library or explore stencils and categories inside the app. Apply filters, turn pictures into outlines, build compositions step by step, and transform portraits into expressive sketches. Painter Eye: Canvas Creator adds colors, drawing styles, and monochrome looks for both on-screen and on-paper workflows. AI & MORE Create line-ready references faster, browse templates, and go from idea to finished sketch in minutes — whether you love anime, portraits, or everyday subjects. WHO IT'S FOR Beginners learning proportions, hobbyists, students, and artists who want accurate tracing on real paper with their own photos — without expensive projector equipment. Experience the joy of artistic expression where augmented reality and creativity meet. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-371324c3d26880a5961eea460064aa99?source=copy_link
CAST
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كاست – حيث يلتقي الفن بالجمهور كاست هي منصة اجتماعية صممت خصيصًا لتمكين الفنانين من مشاركة أعمالهم والتواصل مع جمهورهم بطريقة قريبة وإنسانية. سواء كنت فنانًا مبتكرًا أو عاشقًا للفن، كاست هو المكان الذي يجمع بين الإبداع والتفاعل الحقيقي. للفنانين شارك أعمالك الفنية، صورك، أو مقاطع الفيديو الإبداعية مع جمهورك. كوّن قاعدة جماهيرية تتفاعل معك وتعبر عن إعجابها بفنك. عبّر عن نفسك بحرية وشارك لحظاتك الفنية كما تريد. للجمهور تابع الفنانين المفضلين لديك واكتشف مواهب جديدة. تفاعل مع منشوراتهم وادعمهم بكلمة أو إعجاب. كن جزءًا من مجتمع فني نابض بالحياة والإبداع. المميزات تسجيل سريع وآمن عبر حساب Google أو Apple. واجهة استخدام بسيطة وسلسة. محتوى فني متنوع يعكس روح الإبداع العربي. كاست ليس مجرد تطبيق، بل هو مساحة تجمع بين الموهبة، الشغف، والجمهور في مكان واحد. سياسة الخصوصية: https://adjoining-glue-8ae.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2861b48e425480169268ea7a9c37e11c?source=copy_link شروط الاستخدام: https://adjoining-glue-8ae.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2861b48e425480f69f43cd86c495b60d?source=copy_link This Application is licensed to you under the Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ By using CAST, you agree to these Terms of Use as well as Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CAST at none against Painter Eye's 5. CAST also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). Painter Eye's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price 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
Both are free to download. Painter Eye sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CAST asks for nothing beyond the download.
Painter Eye ships an update every 2 days, CAST fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Painter Eye | CAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ivan Hulidau | MUNTADHER ABDULWAHID |
Bugs and requests
Painter Eye
Reported bugs
3 issues- Drawing screen appears black
- Tracing feature is not working as expected
- App crashes or freezes occasionally
Requested features
5 requests- Add more drawing templates and options
- Implement a search feature
- Improve offline functionality
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance the drawing tools and precision
CAST
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Painter Eye
- 1 Month3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- 3 Months$16.993 Months
- 1 Year$19.991 Year
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- 1 Year$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
CAST
No in-app purchases









