AR Trace Projector & Sketch vs Retro Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Retro Deck
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Learn to read tarot cards with Retro Deck — a beautifully crafted tarot guide and reading app featuring hand-drawn pixel art and on-device AI interpretations. Browse the complete 78-card deck, study upright and reversed meanings for every card, and practice three-card readings with AI-generated interpretations — all without an internet connection. LEARN THE CARDS - Complete guide to all 78 tarot cards - Major Arcana and all four Minor Arcana suits - Upright and reversed meanings for every card - Position-specific meanings: Past, Present, and Future - Full descriptions to deepen your understanding GET A READING - Three-card spread: Past, Present, and Future - Ask any question and let the cards answer - AI-powered reading interpretations - Animated card reveals with 3D flip effects PRIVACY FIRST Retro Deck runs completely offline. Your questions and readings never leave your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. PIXEL ART Every card is a hand-drawn pixel art original with a retro dithered aesthetic. Love the art? The full deck is available as real printed cards — in both tarot and poker formats — on Etsy. Whether you're learning tarot for the first time or deepening your practice, Retro Deck is a beautiful, private, and completely offline companion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: AR Trace Projector & Sketch at 3 against Retro Deck's 1. AR Trace Projector & Sketch also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Retro Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AR Trace Projector & Sketch | Retro Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (433 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 433 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 508 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZipoApps | Federico Curzel |
Bugs and 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
Retro Deck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Retro Deck
- Remove Ads$2.99
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