# Calca app vs AR Projector Tracing & Drawing

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AR Projector Tracing & Drawing at 6.7K against Calca app's 91. AR Projector Tracing & Drawing also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calca app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and AR Projector Tracing & Drawing sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AR Projector Tracing & Drawing holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Projector Tracing & Drawing has 6.7K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Calca app's written reviews are positive against 42% of AR Projector Tracing & Drawing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Calca app ships an update fortnightly, AR Projector Tracing & Drawing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calca app | AR Projector Tracing & Drawing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calca-app/id1567655347/reviews) | **[4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-projector-tracing-and-drawing/id6450824634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 91 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.0% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 65 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Mateo Marquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/990577710) | [Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776106599) |

## What reviewers say

### Calca app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calca-app/id1567655347)

This app allows you to project any image from your device or camera onto a surface for drawing or tracing. It offers customization options for fonts and colors, and can even capture web pages. Tutorials are available to help users get the most out of its features.

**Highlights:** Image projection for drawing, Camera lucida functionality, Customizable fonts (1550+), Web page capture, 3D effect option, Multicultural language support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-year subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Monthly Advanced Founder Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Basic Founder Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Permanent License | $149.99 | one-time |


### AR Projector Tracing & Drawing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-projector-tracing-and-drawing/id6450824634)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #135 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app helps users improve their drawing and sketching skills by projecting images onto paper for tracing. It offers AR anchoring, a light table feature, digital drawing tools, guided lessons, and progress tracking to inspire creativity and skill development.

**Highlights:** AR Image Projector with Anchor Tool, Virtual Light Table for Tracing, Digital Sketching Tools, Step-by-Step Drawing Lessons, Progress Tracking and Milestones, Inspiration Hub for Artwork

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove All Ads | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔓 Free to use
- ⭐ Helpful for improving drawing skills
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions required
- 🎨 Provides templates and tools for drawing
- 🔐 Allows locking the screen to prevent accidental movements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Certain features like camera mode require paid subscription
- 🙄 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🤔 Unclear on free vs. paid functionality
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and understand the app
- 🔆 Bright lighting can be distracting when tracing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- Tracing feature doesn't work properly
- Drawings get distorted or scaled incorrectly
- Camera mode doesn't detect images correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more drawing templates and options
- Improve the camera mode to work without a subscription
- Provide better tutorials and explanations for using the app
- Reduce the number of ads and pop-ups
- Add a search function to find specific drawing templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calca app free?

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

### Is AR Projector Tracing & Drawing free?

AR Projector Tracing & Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calca app or AR Projector Tracing & Drawing?

AR Projector Tracing & Drawing is rated higher. Calca app averages 4.0 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while AR Projector Tracing & Drawing averages 4.4 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Calca app or AR Projector Tracing & Drawing have ads?

Both Calca app and AR Projector Tracing & Drawing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calca app or AR Projector Tracing & Drawing?

Calca app ships an update fortnightly, and AR Projector Tracing & Drawing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calca app was updated on October 30, 2026 and AR Projector Tracing & Drawing on November 1, 2026.

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