# AR Trace Projector & Sketch vs Retro Deck

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Trace Projector & Sketch | Retro Deck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-trace-projector-and-sketch/id1610530837/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **433** | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 508 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Federico Curzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023220541) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Trace Projector & Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-trace-projector-and-sketch/id1610530837)

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.

**Highlights:** Trace on any surface, Learn sketching faster, Smart alignment for accuracy, Easy image projection, Grid layout for proportions, Supports various art forms

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✏️ Helps beginners learn to draw
- 🎨 Good drawing templates and stencils available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall - most features locked behind premium
- 😤 Misleading 'free' app - requires payment immediately upon use
- 🚫 All drawing templates marked as 'pro' only
- ⏱️ Forced waiting periods before closing premium prompts
- 🔐 Cannot use own images without premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-deck/id6761719865)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Trace Projector & Sketch free?

AR Trace Projector & Sketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retro Deck free?

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

### Do AR Trace Projector & Sketch or Retro Deck have ads?

Both AR Trace Projector & Sketch and Retro Deck show ads.

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