Comparison

Ricalko vs Quick Draw

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ricalko

This app projects photos onto any surface, allowing you to trace them with your own hands. It's designed for both beginners learning to draw and experienced artists looking to refine their skills. Features include layer separation, creative filters, and AR projection.

Highlights
  • Project photos onto surfaces
  • Trace images with your hand
  • Layer separation for learning
  • Creative filters
  • Perspective mode for angled projection
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Zoom for precision
Features
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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. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS AND NO IN APP PURCHASES You get what you see, there are no in app purchases or additional subscriptions! Buy the app once and keep it forever. 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.

About

Quick Draw

Transform your device into an AR projector to trace any image onto surfaces like walls or canvases. Anchor images in 3D space and adjust them for seamless drawing. Ideal for artists, educators, and families looking to simplify the tracing process.

Highlights
  • AR image projection
  • LiDAR anchoring
  • Adjustable opacity
  • Scale designs instantly
  • Works on any surface
  • Universal iPhone/iPad app
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful AR tracing projector. Project any image onto a wall, canvas, or sidewalk — no grid lines, no bulky projector, just your screen and your imagination. One-time purchase — no ads, no subscriptions. How it works 1. Tag – Choose any photo and tap your surface. QuickDraw AR locks it in 3-D space using advanced ARKit and LiDAR precision on iPhone Pro and iPad Pro. 2. Tweak – Pinch, rotate, and move to size your reference exactly where you want it. Adjust opacity so your lines stay visible without blocking your view. 3. Trace – Draw naturally while your image stays perfectly anchored — even when you move or step back. Key features * LiDAR-powered precision for rock-solid image anchoring on iPhone Pro & iPad Pro * Works anywhere — walls, sidewalks, canvases, whiteboards, classroom posters * Instantly scale designs—from small sketches to giant murals * Use any photo on your device * Universal purchase — works on both iPhone and iPad * 100% Ad-free. Zero subscriptions. Buy once, create forever. Who’s it for * Parents and kids tracing chalk art or coloring pages * Teachers projecting diagrams or maps in class * Chalk and street artists scaling up sketches outdoors * Muralists and sign painters planning complex layouts * Anyone who loves to draw — faster and easier Why Quick Draw AR? Go from idea to outline in minutes, not hours. QuickDraw AR keeps your reference image steady so you can focus on what matters—the fun of creating. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure, fast tracing magic.

Screenshots

Ricalko4 screens
Quick Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quick Draw at 71% against Ricalko's 0%. Quick Draw also leads on price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). Ricalko's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ricalko costs $5.99 and Quick Draw $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ricalko holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Ricalko's written reviews are positive against 71% of Quick Draw's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ricalko ships an update every 12 months, Quick Draw every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ricalko versus Quick Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRicalkoQuick Draw
Price$5.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#139#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGENOVA SoftworksAaron Jones

Customer experience

Ricalko

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Quick Draw

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Ricalko

No in-app purchases

None

Quick Draw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ricalko free?
Ricalko costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick Draw free?
Quick Draw costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ricalko or Quick Draw?
Ricalko is rated higher. Ricalko averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Quick Draw averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Ricalko or Quick Draw have ads?
Neither Ricalko nor Quick Draw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ricalko or Quick Draw?
Ricalko ships an update every 12 months, and Quick Draw every 3 months. Most recently, Ricalko was updated on October 10, 2026 and Quick Draw on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Ricalko or Quick Draw?
Ricalko currently peaks at #139 in the App Store charts, and Quick Draw at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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