# Simple Trace vs Ar Sketch Tracing Projector

The clearest difference is rating: Ar Sketch Tracing Projector at 3.4 against Simple Trace's 1.5. Ar Sketch Tracing Projector also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and ratings volume (49 vs 2). Simple Trace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ar Sketch Tracing Projector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Simple Trace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ar Sketch Tracing Projector holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ar Sketch Tracing Projector has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Simple Trace's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ar Sketch Tracing Projector's.

Simple Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, Ar Sketch Tracing Projector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Trace | Ar Sketch Tracing Projector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-trace/id1585591190/reviews) | **[3.4 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-tracing-projector/id6468635833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kazuaki Matsuda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560179759) | [Pham Van Huy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593552316) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-trace/id1585591190)

This app helps beginners practice drawing and painting by allowing them to trace over photos and images. Load pictures from your camera roll and use a stylus to learn basic line drawing techniques. Save your traced creations as JPG files.

**Highlights:** Trace photos and pictures, Practice drawing and painting, Load images from camera roll, Adjust image transmittance, Zoom in and out, Save drawings as JPG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ar Sketch Tracing Projector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-tracing-projector/id6468635833)

Learn to draw by tracing images from your gallery, camera, or by creating your own sketches. This app overlays a transparent image onto your drawing surface, allowing you to easily replicate lines and develop your artistic skills.

**Highlights:** Trace images from gallery, Trace photos from camera, Create sketches with prompts, Adjust overlay opacity, Easy to use interface, Learn drawing skills

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sale Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sale Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Trace free?

Simple Trace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ar Sketch Tracing Projector free?

Ar Sketch Tracing Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Trace or Ar Sketch Tracing Projector?

Ar Sketch Tracing Projector is rated higher. Simple Trace averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ar Sketch Tracing Projector averages 3.4 from 49 ratings.

### Do Simple Trace or Ar Sketch Tracing Projector have ads?

Both Simple Trace and Ar Sketch Tracing Projector show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Trace or Ar Sketch Tracing Projector?

Simple Trace ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ar Sketch Tracing Projector every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Trace was updated on September 27, 2026 and Ar Sketch Tracing Projector on October 16, 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.*