Comparison

ArtSync vs Drawing Projector

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

Drawing Projector

Transform photos into traceable line art and project them onto paper using your device's camera. This app acts as a portable drawing projector, allowing you to trace images stroke by stroke with a real pencil. Features include opacity controls, a built-in template library, and timelapse recording of your drawing process.

Highlights
  • Camera lightbox overlay
  • Opacity and lock controls
  • Photo to line art conversion
  • Built-in template library
  • Timelapse recording
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Turn any photo or template into traceable line art — then project it live through your camera onto paper and trace with a real pencil. Drawing Projector: AR Trace converts your image to clean edge art on-device (no internet required), then overlays it semi-transparent over your live camera feed. Position your phone above the paper, adjust opacity, lock the frame, and trace stroke by stroke — just like a classic drawing projector, right from your pocket. CORE FEATURES • Camera lightbox overlay — project any image as transparent line art onto paper • Opacity & lock controls — dial in the perfect trace opacity, freeze the frame while you draw • Flashlight & grid — illuminate your paper and keep proportions true • Photo to line art — convert any photo to traceable edges, entirely on-device • Built-in template library — anime characters, animals, flowers, and more to start instantly • Timelapse recording — every tracing session is captured frame-by-frame; export your draw-with-me video and share it • Daily draw streak — build a habit with a streak counter and local reminder each day • Progress gallery — before/after view of every finished project WORKS OFFLINE Import, convert, trace, and export your entire session in Airplane Mode. All processing is on-device. Creative tracing aid — camera lightbox for drawing. See Settings → Legal for full disclaimer. EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ArtSync4 screens
Drawing Projector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArtSync at 57% against Drawing Projector's 0%. ArtSync also leads on ads (none vs shown). Drawing Projector's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Drawing Projector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArtSync ships an update every 2 months, Drawing Projector fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArtSync versus Drawing Projector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtSyncDrawing Projector
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadun CicenTUSE TECH LLP

Customer experience

ArtSync

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

Drawing Projector

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
4 purchases

Drawing Projector

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Drawing Projector: Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is ArtSync free?
ArtSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing Projector free?
Drawing Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArtSync or Drawing Projector have ads?
Drawing Projector shows ads; ArtSync does not.
Which is updated more often, ArtSync or Drawing Projector?
ArtSync ships an update every 2 months, and Drawing Projector fortnightly. Most recently, ArtSync was updated on November 10, 2026 and Drawing Projector on November 5, 2026.

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