Comparison

AR Sketch Art vs Trace Drawing with Camera App

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

Head to head
About

AR Sketch Art

Transform your device into a tracing tool to learn drawing. Overlay any image onto your paper through the camera and trace it line by line. Step-by-step lessons guide you from beginner sketches to finished artwork.

Highlights
  • Camera tracing
  • Step-by-step drawing lessons
  • Image adjustment (resize, rotate, opacity)
  • Multiple drawing styles
  • Themed ready-to-trace drawings
  • Collaborative drawing
  • Drawing recording (photo, video, time-lapse)
Features
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AR Sketch Art turns your iPhone or iPad into a tracing tool. Pick any image, look through the camera and trace it line by line onto real paper. When you want to learn instead of copy, step-by-step lessons guide you from the first line to the finished drawing. Made for anyone who wants to draw New to drawing? Tracing helps you get the shapes and proportions right from the start, so you finish drawings you are proud of. Hobby artists can copy references, make drawings for friends and try new styles. Experienced artists can use it as a quick warm-up or to transfer a sketch onto a new sheet. Key Features: - Choose how you draw: Camera to Draw, Canvas to Draw or Advance AR - Resize, move and rotate the image, then lock it so it stays in place while you draw - Adjust opacity, zoom from 0.5x to 3x, turn on the flash or switch to the outline-only Edge view - Turn your photos into Sketch, Deep Sketch, Anime or Comics styles before you trace them - Learn with step-by-step lessons that build each drawing a few lines at a time - Explore ready-to-trace drawings in themed categories, from cute animals to love and holidays - Draw with a friend: create a room, share the code and each draw half of the same picture - Record a photo, video or time-lapse of your drawing and save it to your Photos How to Get Started: 1. Choose a drawing from the library, or pick a photo from your gallery, Files or camera. 2. Adjust the image: change its opacity, switch to the outline-only Edge view or apply a sketch style. 3. Place your phone on a stable support, about 1 foot (30 cm) above the paper. 4. Look at the screen: the image appears semi-transparent over the camera view of your paper. 5. Follow the lines on the screen with your pencil on the paper. Subscription Details: AR Sketch Art Premium gives you unlimited drawing modes, all drawings and lessons, Photo to Sketch styles and drawing with friends. - Plans: Weekly Premium (1 week) and Yearly Premium (1 year), both with a 7-day free trial - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Trace Drawing with Camera App

Transform any surface into your canvas with augmented reality. Trace existing artwork or your own images, adjust them for perfect sketching, and record your creative process. Features AI image generation and a vast library of topics.

Highlights
  • Trace artwork or personal images
  • Adjust image transparency and contrast
  • Record drawing process
  • AI Sketch image generation
  • Browse diverse art topics
  • Save and collect artwork
Features
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The Trace Drawing with Camera App revolutionizes the way you create art by harnessing the power of augmented reality technology. With this app, you have the freedom to sketch and paint on any surface, unleashing your creativity like never before. Here's how it works: Choose from our selection of artwork or upload your own high-quality images. Adjust the transparency and contrast of the image until it's perfect for tracing. Position your phone on a tripod or any stable surface above your canvas. Begin tracing, and watch your creation come to life in an instant. Key Features include: - Record your drawing process to share with others. - Utilize AI Sketch to generate images tailored to your preferences. - Easily browse and import your own images into the app. - Explore a wide range of topics, from Anime to Nature to Food. - Save your artwork to build your own collection. Whether you're a seasoned artist honing your skills or a beginner exploring the world of drawing, the AR Drawing Projector Sketcher is for you. Don't hesitate any longer—unlock your creative potential today! Please note that subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Subscription fees are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Refunds are not provided for unused portions of the subscription term. For further details, please refer to our Terms of Use Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/ar-drawing-projector-sketcher/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ar-drawing-projector-sketcher/privacy-policy

Screenshots

AR Sketch Art4 screens
Trace Drawing with Camera App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AR Sketch Art at every 3 weeks against Trace Drawing with Camera App's every 12 months. AR Sketch Art also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 38) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Trace Drawing with Camera App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. AR Sketch Art sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Trace Drawing with Camera App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Sketch Art holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Sketch Art has 1.3K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Sketch Art ships an update every 3 weeks, Trace Drawing with Camera App every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AR Sketch Art versus Trace Drawing with Camera App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Sketch ArtTrace Drawing with Camera App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better4.3 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better38
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB133 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAnnalisa BergonziVan Thai Nguyen

Customer experience

AR Sketch Art

All ratings1,290 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews302 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative20.2%

Trace Drawing with Camera App

All ratings37 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

AR Sketch Art

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Pencil placement issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Ads blocking drawing area

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to upload own images
  • Zoom and pan functionality
  • Less intrusive ads
  • More free drawing tools

Trace Drawing with Camera App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

AR Sketch Art

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium$5.997 Days
  • AR Draw Weekly Plan7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • AR Drawing Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • AR Draw Yearly Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • 50 coins$1.99
  • 150 coins$4.99
  • 350coins$9.99
6 purchases

Trace Drawing with Camera App

Subscriptions6
  • Sale Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Sale Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Sale Annual$39.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is AR Sketch Art free?
AR Sketch Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace Drawing with Camera App free?
Trace Drawing with Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Sketch Art or Trace Drawing with Camera App?
AR Sketch Art is rated higher. AR Sketch Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Trace Drawing with Camera App averages 4.3 from 38 ratings.
Do AR Sketch Art or Trace Drawing with Camera App have ads?
Both AR Sketch Art and Trace Drawing with Camera App show ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Sketch Art or Trace Drawing with Camera App?
AR Sketch Art ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trace Drawing with Camera App every 12 months. Most recently, AR Sketch Art was updated on November 11, 2026 and Trace Drawing with Camera App on November 8, 2026.

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