Ricalko vs ArtSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ricalko
Transform photos into traceable art projections using your device's camera. Ideal for both aspiring artists and experienced creators, this tool offers features like layer separation and perspective correction to help you achieve stunning results on any surface.
- Project photos for tracing
- Layer separation for detailed drawing
- Perspective mode for angled projection
- Augmented reality tracing with markers
- Creative filters for art styles
- Zoom for precision drawing
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Ricalko lets you create incredible artwork, see how your drawings take shape, like magic! It is great for beginners who want to learn drawing and it is perfect for advanced users who want to improve even more! Ricalko has many smart features that let you achieve the results your aiming to, but in few words it is able to virtually project photos, so you can trace them on a paper sheet, an easel or on any other surface! You don't have to be a professional artist to reach amazing results. How is it able to do that? In normal mode you have to put your device onto a stand (DIY works too, like a simple glass), with the camera pointing to a sheet of paper below for example. On your screen an overlay will be shown and you will be able to see both the photo and your hand below so you can trace it! See below for more details... CRAFT REALISTIC ARTWORK FROM ANY PHOTO You can choose any photo and then create art from it. Pencil and paper? Brush and watercolours? You choose! LEARN TO DRAW AND SEPARATE LAYERS Split photos to different layers, in colors or grayscale, see them one by one individually and trace them on your art to create the final result. Perfect for learning! CREATIVE FILTERS Turn your photo into a drawing, a comic or apply a posterisation, Ricalko filters are great for creativity. PERSPECTIVE MODE You don't have to keep your device perpendicularly if you don't have a stand, you can also keep it angled, perspective mode will remove any distortion and you will be able to create your artworks without any particular effort. You just have to set it with the guidelines helper image! AR MODE Don't like keeping your device still? You don't have to with the augmented reality. You can select a marker, the app will recognise it and place your photo virtually next to it, so you can trace it! USE ANY CAMERA You can use any camera on your device, wide angle, zoom lens, ultra wide angle or even the front camera, this one with the perspective mode and a reflector (to be purchased in online stores, such as OSMO and not included). ZOOM TO BE PRECISE After you have setup your environment you can zoom on the area where you are drawing to see even more clearly, with natural gestures like pinch to zoom or by moving your device closer in AR Mode. PREMIUM CUSTOMER SUPPORT Need help? Have a suggestion? See it included in future releases and drop an email to support@genovasoftworks.com REQUIREMENTS Ricalko does not have any particular requirement since supports iOS 14+ devices only. If you can download it, it will work on your device. A printer is suggested in order to print markers for AR Mode and the guidelines image for Perspective mode, even if they could also be displayed on an additional supporting device. A subscription is required. Terms and Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.genovasoftworks.com/terms.php. For any question or help drop an email to support@genovasoftworks.com.
ArtSync
This app allows users to trace any image onto any surface using augmented reality. It offers features like multiple layers, precision control, and recording to enhance the creative process for artists and hobbyists.
- Trace and draw any image
- Multiple layers and sublayers
- High-quality recording with time-lapse
- Undo/Redo functionality
- Precision image control
- Light table feature
- Project management
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Turn any photo into a guide you can trace on paper, canvas, or a wall. ArtSync brings your reference image and real drawing surface together. Import an image, choose the setup that fits your project, align it precisely, and create at your own pace—whether you are practicing a sketch, painting on canvas, preparing a stencil, lettering a sign, or planning a mural. FIVE WAYS TO TRACE • AR Style Lock your reference to a real drawing surface and keep it aligned as you move your device. • Normal Style Follow your reference over the live camera view for a fast, familiar tracing setup. • Quick Anchor Pin your artwork to a surface with minimal setup and start tracing sooner. • Light Table Place paper over your device’s screen and trace the illuminated reference beneath it. • Remote Canvas Pair two devices for larger canvases and walls or just for ease of viewing experience. Use one as a fixed camera host and the other to view the live feed, position your reference, and control your tools while you work. TOOLS THAT KEEP YOU IN FLOW • Import and trace your own photos and artwork • Build compositions with multiple layers and sublayers • Move, scale, rotate, and fine-tune references with precision • Adjust opacity and align artwork using an interactive grid • Use Strobe Comparison to alternate your reference on and off, making it easy to compare your progress without stopping • Undo and redo changes without interrupting your process • Record high-quality video at 30 or 60 FPS, or capture your process as a timelapse • Adjust recording quality, speed, and timelapse settings to fit your workflow • Save, organize, favorite, and reopen your projects • Follow clear onboarding and tutorials whenever you need guidance MADE FOR YOUR NEXT IDEA Use ArtSync to learn and practice drawing, improve proportions, trace portraits, paint on canvas, create murals, prepare stencils, or transfer lettering and logos. Capture the process as a satisfying high-quality video or timelapse, then save it or share it on social media. Choose your reference. Find your setup. Start creating. Begin creating with ArtSync for free. When you’re ready to go further, ArtSync Pro unlocks advanced tracing modes and the complete creative toolkit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArtSync at 57% against Ricalko's 11%. ArtSync also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Ricalko's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (83 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Ricalko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ArtSync sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ricalko holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ricalko has 83 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of Ricalko's written reviews are positive against 57% of ArtSync's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ricalko ships an update every 5 months, ArtSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ricalko | ArtSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (83 ratings) — better | 2.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GENOVA Softworks | Radun Cicen |
Customer experience
Ricalko
ArtSync
In-app purchases
Ricalko
- Weekly Unlock3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Premium Ricalko 1 Month$4.991 Month
- Premium Ricalko for 1 Year$19.991 Year
ArtSync
- Monthly Pro Access$3.991 Month
- Monthly Pro Access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- ArtSync Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
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- Pro access yearly$14.991 Year
- Pro Access Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- ArtSync Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year







