Comparison

AR Sketch vs Pixelus

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

Head to head
About

AR Sketch

This app allows you to trace any image onto paper using augmented reality. Select a photo or choose from the app's library, then view it as a transparent overlay on your camera feed to draw on a physical surface. Adjust line thickness, color, and add text to your creations.

Highlights
  • Trace images using AR
  • Import photos or use in-app library
  • Adjustable line thickness and color
  • Add text and graphical elements
  • Convert images to tracing format
  • Draw on physical paper via camera feed
Features
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Having AR Drawing App is like always having a sheet of tracing paper with you! Choose any image you'd like to draw, take a photo, or choose from hundreds of images supplied in the app; then look at your screen while you trace the image on paper! an you can draw it! The app typically includes a variety of features such as the ability to adjust line thickness, change the color of the trace, and add text or other graphical elements to the drawing. Some trace drawing apps also offer the option to import and trace images from the user's device or from the internet. These apps can be useful for artists and designers looking to create quick sketches or concept art, or for students learning to draw by copying the work of others. So how does it works? - Select an image from the Photos app or capture an image with a camera then just apply the filter. After that, you will see that image on the camera screen with transparency & you have to put drawing paper or book anything on which you want to trace and draw. Your image will not appear on paper but a transparent image with camera so that you can trace it on paper. - Draw on paper by looking at the phone with a transparent image. - Select any image and convert it to a tracing image. Disclaimer : This app does not involve the use of any unauthorized copyrighted or proprietary material. If you come across any content that raises concerns or potential copyright infringement, please contact us immediately via viradiyanikhil26@gmail.com For more information :- Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/nikhilviradiyaprivacypolicy/home Terms of use - https://sites.google.com/view/nikhilviradiyaprivacypolicy/home

About

Pixelus

Effortlessly create professional product photos with AI. Upload your images, select a style, and let the app generate lifestyle shots, editorial scenes, and platform-ready content in minutes. Perfect for e-commerce and content creators.

Highlights
  • AI-generated lifestyle and editorial scenes
  • Multiple creative styles
  • Platform-specific export presets
  • On-model product visualization
  • Batch processing for campaigns
  • Brand template saving
  • Cloud-based processing
Features
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Pixelus transforms your product photos into stunning lifestyle shots, editorial scenes, and platform-ready content — automatically. Upload your product photos, choose a style (Lifestyle, Product Ad, Artistic, Clay Render, Wireframe, or On Model), pick your platforms (Instagram, Amazon, Shopify, TikTok, and more), and hit generate. The AI handles background removal, scene composition, and platform-specific sizing. KEY FEATURES: - Batch processing — upload multiple products, get full campaigns back - 6 creative styles per product - 9 platform export presets with native aspect ratios - On-model shots — see your products worn and carried - Photo editor with filters and adjustments - Brand templates — save and reuse your style settings - Push notifications when your batch is ready Everything runs in the cloud. Upload from your phone, get results in minutes. Perfect for e-commerce sellers, marketers, small businesses, and content creators who need professional product photography at scale. Terms of Use: https://pixelus.io/terms

Screenshots

AR Sketch4 screens
Pixelus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pixelus at none against AR Sketch's shown. Pixelus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). AR Sketch's advantage is ratings volume (768 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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 Sketch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pixelus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixelus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Sketch has 768 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Sketch ships an update every 2 months, Pixelus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AR Sketch versus Pixelus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR SketchPixelus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (768 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings768 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNikhil ViradiyaRed Tail Studios

Bugs and requests

AR Sketch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera keeps moving when trying to take pictures
  • App forces close when trying to start
  • Drawing quality is poor despite tracing
  • App doesn't work on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search feature
  • Improve camera integration
  • Reduce ads or offer paid ad-free version
  • Fix crashes and stability issues

Pixelus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AR Sketch

Subscriptions3
  • Trace to Draw One Week$2.997 Days
  • AR - Trace to Draw One Month$5.991 Month
  • AR - Trace to Draw Three Month$24.993 Months
4 purchases

Pixelus

Subscriptions4
  • Starter$14.991 Month
  • Pro$34.991 Month
  • Studio$79.991 Month
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  • Enterprise$199.991 Month

Questions

Is AR Sketch free?
AR Sketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixelus free?
Pixelus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Sketch or Pixelus?
Pixelus is rated higher. AR Sketch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 768 ratings, while Pixelus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AR Sketch or Pixelus have ads?
AR Sketch shows ads; Pixelus does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Sketch or Pixelus?
AR Sketch ships an update every 2 months, and Pixelus every 4 months. Most recently, AR Sketch was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pixelus on October 12, 2026.

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