Comparison

AR Tracing vs PrepScanner

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

Head to head
About

AR Tracing

Transform your phone into a tracing tool to draw any image onto paper. Use your camera or select from a library of images to trace and create artwork. Record time-lapse videos of your drawing process.

Highlights
  • Trace images using camera output
  • Draw on paper with transparent overlay
  • Select from sample images
  • Use own photos for tracing
  • Record time-lapse drawing videos
  • Convert images to tracing outlines
Features
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Turn your phone into a drawing projector. Trace through the camera and practice faster with guided tools that make drawing easier and more fun for every skill level. What makes this app special: Animate your drawings with AR Tracing. Create smooth 2D flipbook animations frame by frame, start quickly with ready templates, preview instantly, then export and share your unique animated stories. Great for beginners and everyday practice. No complicated tools, just draw, play, and repeat. AR Tracing is for anyone who wants to draw cleaner sketches on real paper. Pick a sketch (anime, animals, faces), place your phone above the page, and trace using a clear camera overlay that helps you stay aligned while you draw. It’s great for daily practice, quick warmups, or finishing a sketch with better proportions. Introducing the new Drawing Journal, your personal drawing book. Sketch anytime and create a mood sketch that matches your current vibes, so every page feels unique, expressive, and worth saving. Draw easier with the grid method. Add a grid to any photo, adjust the rows and spacing, then sketch square by square with more confidence and better proportions. Get inspired with 1,100+ sketches, make animations using 30+ templates, and improve with 80+ guided lessons. Create your name in stylish calligraphy, customize the look with fonts, then convert it into a clean sketch outline. Trace it on paper to practice lettering, make logos, posters, or personalized art. Get AR Tracing and start tracing on paper, practicing daily, and making simple animations today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chief-cheque-627.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-27a6adfdb37481f5be08df140c35d698

About

PrepScanner

Instantly identify plants, animals, and objects with AI. Get survival-relevant analysis like edibility, danger level, and resale value. Dig deeper with AI Chat and save all your scans for future reference.

Highlights
  • AI-powered identification
  • Survival-relevant analysis
  • Object condition assessment
  • AI Chat for follow-up questions
  • Scan history and reference building
  • Unlimited scans with Pro subscription
Features
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PrepScanner is the field identification and analysis tool built for horticulturists, survivalists, and outdoor enthusiasts. Point your camera at any plant, animal or object and get instant AI powered identification with the analysis that actually matters in the field or garden. WHAT PREPSCANNER IDENTIFIES • Animals — species info, danger level, tracking tips, and hunting notes • Plants — edibility, medicinal uses, toxicity warnings, and foraging tips • Objects — condition assessment, resale value, and utility rating FOCUSED FIELD NOTES Every scan goes beyond basic identification. PrepScanner gives you survival-relevant context: Can you eat it? Is it dangerous? What's it worth in a barter scenario? How do you preserve or use it? AI CHAT After every scan, dig deeper with AI Chat. Ask follow-up questions about the identified subject; how to prepare it, how to avoid it, how to use it in a grid-down scenario. SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved with its photo and full field notes so you can build your own personal field reference over time. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Free users get a limited number of scans. Upgrade to PrepScanner Pro for unlimited scans. • Monthly: $2.99/month • Annual: $28.99/year (save 19%) PrepScanner is built for people who take preparedness seriously. Terms of Use: https://prepscanner.app/terms

Screenshots

AR Tracing4 screens
PrepScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PrepScanner at none against AR Tracing's shown. PrepScanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). AR Tracing's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tracing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PrepScanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrepScanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Tracing has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of AR Tracing's written reviews are positive against 100% of PrepScanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Tracing ships an update monthly, PrepScanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AR Tracing versus PrepScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR TracingPrepScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatel NishabenDragon Run Technologies LLC

Customer experience

AR Tracing

All ratings1,149 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative22.2%

PrepScanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AR Tracing

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Drawing size too small
  • Tracing feature not working properly
  • App crashes when using certain features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Harder drawing lessons for advanced users
  • Ability to upload custom images to draw
  • More drawing tools and customization options
  • Offline mode or reduced ads for premium users

PrepScanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AR Tracing

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly premium (1 Week)$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly premium (1 Year)3 Days trial$29.001 Year
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  • Yearly Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

PrepScanner

Subscriptions2
  • PrepScanner Pro$2.991 Month
  • PrepScanner Pro$28.991 Year

Questions

Is AR Tracing free?
AR Tracing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrepScanner free?
PrepScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Tracing or PrepScanner?
PrepScanner is rated higher. AR Tracing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while PrepScanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AR Tracing or PrepScanner have ads?
AR Tracing shows ads; PrepScanner does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Tracing or PrepScanner?
AR Tracing ships an update monthly, and PrepScanner every 2 months. Most recently, AR Tracing was updated on November 3, 2026 and PrepScanner on October 31, 2026.

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