MindGrids vs AR Trace Projector & Sketch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MindGrids
Create custom grids for your photos to aid in artistic endeavors. Adjust grid size, color, and width to match your canvas and reference images. Perfect for artists and art enthusiasts looking to accurately scale or skew images.
- Create grids from gallery photos or new captures
- Adjustable grid size and photo dimensions
- Customizable grid color and width
- Useful for scaling and skewing reference images
- Simple interface for artists
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APP helps in creating grids for the photos in the device gallery or for a directly taken one. It gives users to change the grids according to their requirement and the size fo the added photo. APP will be handy for Artists and art enthusiast to enlarge or skew the reference photos into their canvas using the grid methodology. Options to change grid colour and width according to the requirements are also provided.
AR Trace Projector & Sketch
Easily trace and sketch any image onto various surfaces using your phone's camera. Perfect for beginners, this app guides you through creating detailed artwork, from portraits to crafts, with projection-based tools and smart alignment.
- Trace on any surface
- Learn sketching faster
- Smart alignment for accuracy
- Easy image projection
- Grid layout for proportions
- Supports various art forms
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Tracing Projector – Creator helps you trace, sketch, and create impressive artwork fast — even if you have zero experience. Creating art has never been this easy. Pick any image from your phone, project it onto a surface, and follow the outline to build your sketch step by step. With our projection-based tracing tools, you can sketch on almost any surface you like — paper, wall, board, or canvas. Want structured practice? Use the grid layout to trace proportions and patterns more accurately. You can create clean outlines for portraits, designs, tattoos, crafts, or street-style artwork. Just choose an image, grab your pencil, pen, brush, or spray can, and start tracing. Key Features Trace on Any Surface Project your chosen image and follow the guide to trace lines and shapes on paper, walls, boards, and more. Learn Sketching Faster Practice by tracing outlines on-screen, then add shading and color to improve your skills naturally. Smart Alignment & Better Accuracy The app helps keep your image positioned so you can focus on tracing and sketching without frustration. Easy to Use Choose an image from your gallery, allow camera access, and start projecting. You can also use your flash if you need extra light. It’s like having a guided tracing projector in your pocket — you simply follow the projected outline and bring your sketch to life. Create artwork anytime, anywhere, with minimal effort. This tool can also support creative workflows in areas like fashion, crafts, design mockups, and prototypes — helping you trace faster and turn ideas into sketches more quickly. Once your sketch is complete, enjoy adding color and finishing touches your way. With the right colors and a clean outline, your final piece will look polished and professional. Create beautiful sketches on paper, board, tablet stands, or walls — and turn simple outlines into masterpieces. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/projectorarios/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/projectorarios/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MindGrids at 100% against AR Trace Projector & Sketch's 8%. MindGrids also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). AR Trace Projector & Sketch's advantage is ratings volume (433 vs 2). 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. AR Trace Projector & Sketch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MindGrids asks for nothing beyond the download.
MindGrids holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Trace Projector & Sketch has 433 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MindGrids's written reviews are positive against 8% of AR Trace Projector & Sketch's.
MindGrids ships an update daily, AR Trace Projector & Sketch every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | MindGrids | AR Trace Projector & Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.2 (433 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 7.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 433 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mindlabs Systems | ZipoApps |
Customer experience
MindGrids
AR Trace Projector & Sketch
Bugs and requests
MindGrids
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
AR Trace Projector & Sketch
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- AR camera tracking does not work as advertised
- Cannot cancel subscription from within app
- Free trial popup appears repeatedly and requires waiting to close
- Subscription charges continue after cancellation attempts
Requested features
5 requests- More genuinely free content and drawing options
- Ability to use personal images without premium
- Free tier with reasonable functionality
- Better free trial experience without constant upselling
- More stencil variety in free version
In-app purchases
MindGrids
No in-app purchases
AR Trace Projector & Sketch
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Premium Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Premium Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Premium Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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