# Camera Lucida™ vs Ricalko

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Lucida™ at 89% against Ricalko's 0%. Camera Lucida™ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2K vs 4). Ricalko's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $14.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Camera Lucida™ costs $14.99 and Ricalko $5.99 up front. Camera Lucida™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ricalko asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camera Lucida™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Lucida™ has 2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Camera Lucida™'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Ricalko's.

Camera Lucida™ ships an update every 4 months, Ricalko every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Lucida™ | Ricalko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-lucida-ar-drawing/id362499096/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricalko-camera-lucida-drawing/id1634436263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **89.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #146 |
| Size | 55 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Camera Lucida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738527998) | [GENOVA Softworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/954347533) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Lucida™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-lucida-ar-drawing/id362499096)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app uses your device's camera to superimpose a reference image onto your drawing surface, guiding your hand to create detailed art. It offers advanced features and tools to enhance your sketching and painting skills, making art creation easy and fun.

**Highlights:** AR image superposition for drawing, Advanced image filters, Zoom lock for detail, Session save and restore, Time-lapsed recording, External USB camera support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto-Correct For Perspective | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great drawing aid
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for improving drawing skills
- 🚀 Saves time in drawing
- 👍 Accurate proportions and perspective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to set up and use at first
- 🐛 Occasional issues with image alignment
- 🐛 Needs a stand or mount to work properly

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to draw larger images
- More camera settings and controls
- Integration with other art apps


### Ricalko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ricalko-camera-lucida-drawing/id1634436263)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Lucida™ free?

Camera Lucida™ costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ricalko free?

Ricalko costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Lucida™ or Ricalko?

Camera Lucida™ is rated higher. Camera Lucida™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Ricalko averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Camera Lucida™ or Ricalko have ads?

Neither Camera Lucida™ nor Ricalko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Lucida™ or Ricalko?

Camera Lucida™ ships an update every 4 months, and Ricalko every 12 months. Most recently, Camera Lucida™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ricalko on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Camera Lucida™ or Ricalko?

Camera Lucida™ currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Ricalko at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*