# Microsoft Designer vs AR Projector Tracing & Drawing

The clearest difference is ads: Microsoft Designer at none against AR Projector Tracing & Drawing's shown. Microsoft Designer also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 42%). AR Projector Tracing & Drawing's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 556) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Designer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AR Projector Tracing & Drawing sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft Designer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Projector Tracing & Drawing has 6.7K ratings behind it against 556, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Microsoft Designer's written reviews are positive against 42% of AR Projector Tracing & Drawing's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Designer | AR Projector Tracing & Drawing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-designer/id6448308247/reviews)** | [4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-projector-tracing-and-drawing/id6450824634/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 556 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #145 | **#88** |
| Size | 76 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776106599) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-designer/id6448308247)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Visually create and edit anything imaginable with AI. Generate unique images from text, design personalized cards and wallpapers, and enhance photos by removing distractions or backgrounds.

**Highlights:** AI image generation, Custom sticker creation, Generative erase tool, Background removal, Custom wallpaper design, Greeting card creation, Photo restyling

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Basic Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family Yearly | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Microsoft 365
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Powerful AI-powered design capabilities
- 💡 Versatile and creative features
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Strict content guidelines
- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free usage
- 📱 Limited functionality on iPad devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent performance and loading issues
- Inability to view or manage past designs on mobile
- Unexpected content restrictions and rejections

**Requested features**

- AI-powered video editing capabilities
- More advanced image editing tools
- Improved handling of diverse character designs
- Better organization and navigation of past projects


### AR Projector Tracing & Drawing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-projector-tracing-and-drawing/id6450824634)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #126 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app helps users improve their drawing and sketching skills by projecting images onto paper for tracing. It offers AR anchoring, a light table feature, digital drawing tools, guided lessons, and progress tracking to inspire creativity and skill development.

**Highlights:** AR Image Projector with Anchor Tool, Virtual Light Table for Tracing, Digital Sketching Tools, Step-by-Step Drawing Lessons, Progress Tracking and Milestones, Inspiration Hub for Artwork

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove All Ads | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔓 Free to use
- ⭐ Helpful for improving drawing skills
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions required
- 🎨 Provides templates and tools for drawing
- 🔐 Allows locking the screen to prevent accidental movements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Certain features like camera mode require paid subscription
- 🙄 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🤔 Unclear on free vs. paid functionality
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and understand the app
- 🔆 Bright lighting can be distracting when tracing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- Tracing feature doesn't work properly
- Drawings get distorted or scaled incorrectly
- Camera mode doesn't detect images correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more drawing templates and options
- Improve the camera mode to work without a subscription
- Provide better tutorials and explanations for using the app
- Reduce the number of ads and pop-ups
- Add a search function to find specific drawing templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Designer free?

Microsoft Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AR Projector Tracing & Drawing free?

AR Projector Tracing & Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Designer or AR Projector Tracing & Drawing?

Microsoft Designer is rated higher. Microsoft Designer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 556 ratings, while AR Projector Tracing & Drawing averages 4.4 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Microsoft Designer or AR Projector Tracing & Drawing have ads?

AR Projector Tracing & Drawing shows ads; Microsoft Designer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft Designer or AR Projector Tracing & Drawing?

Microsoft Designer ships an update every 3 weeks, and AR Projector Tracing & Drawing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft Designer was updated on October 27, 2026 and AR Projector Tracing & Drawing on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Microsoft Designer or AR Projector Tracing & Drawing?

Microsoft Designer currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and AR Projector Tracing & Drawing at #88. 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.*