Comparison

ArtSync vs FramesAR

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

Head to head
About

ArtSync

This app allows users to trace any image onto any surface using augmented reality. It offers features like multiple layers, precision control, and recording to enhance the creative process for artists and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Trace and draw any image
  • Multiple layers and sublayers
  • High-quality recording with time-lapse
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Precision image control
  • Light table feature
  • Project management
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Turn any photo into a guide you can trace on paper, canvas, or a wall. ArtSync brings your reference image and real drawing surface together. Import an image, choose the setup that fits your project, align it precisely, and create at your own pace—whether you are practicing a sketch, painting on canvas, preparing a stencil, lettering a sign, or planning a mural. FIVE WAYS TO TRACE • AR Style Lock your reference to a real drawing surface and keep it aligned as you move your device. • Normal Style Follow your reference over the live camera view for a fast, familiar tracing setup. • Quick Anchor Pin your artwork to a surface with minimal setup and start tracing sooner. • Light Table Place paper over your device’s screen and trace the illuminated reference beneath it. • Remote Canvas Pair two devices for larger canvases and walls or just for ease of viewing experience. Use one as a fixed camera host and the other to view the live feed, position your reference, and control your tools while you work. TOOLS THAT KEEP YOU IN FLOW • Import and trace your own photos and artwork • Build compositions with multiple layers and sublayers • Move, scale, rotate, and fine-tune references with precision • Adjust opacity and align artwork using an interactive grid • Use Strobe Comparison to alternate your reference on and off, making it easy to compare your progress without stopping • Undo and redo changes without interrupting your process • Record high-quality video at 30 or 60 FPS, or capture your process as a timelapse • Adjust recording quality, speed, and timelapse settings to fit your workflow • Save, organize, favorite, and reopen your projects • Follow clear onboarding and tutorials whenever you need guidance MADE FOR YOUR NEXT IDEA Use ArtSync to learn and practice drawing, improve proportions, trace portraits, paint on canvas, create murals, prepare stencils, or transfer lettering and logos. Capture the process as a satisfying high-quality video or timelapse, then save it or share it on social media. Choose your reference. Find your setup. Start creating. Begin creating with ArtSync for free. When you’re ready to go further, ArtSync Pro unlocks advanced tracing modes and the complete creative toolkit.

About

FramesAR

Features
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This app allows users to try out paintings using custom images with Augmented Reality. This feature enables them to visualize exactly how the artwork would be displayed within their own environment.

Screenshots

ArtSync4 screens
FramesAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FramesAR at none against ArtSync's 6. FramesAR also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. ArtSync sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FramesAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArtSync versus FramesAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtSyncFramesAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadun CicenPostindustria Inc.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ArtSync

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Pro Access$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ArtSync Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • Pro access yearly$14.991 Year
  • Pro Access Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • ArtSync Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

FramesAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArtSync free?
ArtSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FramesAR free?
FramesAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArtSync or FramesAR have ads?
Neither ArtSync nor FramesAR shows ads.

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