CoPi vs Lightbox draw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CoPi
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You just want to copy a picture that your child can color? #1 With this app you can select any picture and trace it onto a sheet of paper to create a copy. #2 Now you can also digitize a picture from a sheet of paper onto the device. It's so easy that even children aged 5 and over can do it. Try it out! The basic functions are completely free and can be used free of charge.
Lightbox draw
Transform your device into a tracing tool. Easily import or select images to overlay onto paper for precise drawing, sketching, and crafting. Features include outline conversion and a customizable grid.
- Trace any image
- Lock display
- Outline conversion
- Overlay grid
- Import custom photos
- Predefined image library
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Turn your phone or tablet into a powerful lightbox and tracing tool with Lightbox Draw! Effortlessly trace any image onto paper with the ultimate drawing aid app for artists, students, designers, and hobbyists. Features: • Trace Any Image: Import your own photos or choose from a library of predefined images to draw. • Lock Display: Keep your image steady on the screen to prevent accidental movement while tracing. • Outline Conversion: Instantly convert photos to clear line art for easier and more precise tracing. • Overlay Grid: Activate a customizable grid to help position images and draw with pinpoint accuracy. How it works: Select or import an image to trace. Adjust and position the image to fit your needs. Lock the display to prevent accidental touch interference. Place a sheet of paper over your device’s screen. See the image shine through the paper and start drawing with confidence and accuracy! Perfect for: Sketch artists and illustrators Calligraphy and handwriting practice Learning to draw and improving art skills Stencil creation and pattern making DIY projects and crafts Lightbox Draw - Tracing Paper is designed to be intuitively simple yet packed with advanced features that elevate your drawing and tracing experience. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve your drawing skills or a seasoned artist needing a reliable tracing app, Lightbox Draw is your go-to tool for all your creative projects. Download Lightbox Draw - Tracing Paper now and unlock your creative potential! By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CoPi at none against Lightbox draw's shown. Lightbox draw's advantage is ratings volume (251 vs 3) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CoPi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lightbox draw sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lightbox draw holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightbox draw has 251 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CoPi ships an update every 2 weeks, Lightbox draw every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | CoPi | Lightbox draw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (251 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 251 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Kuhl | Try the Colors s. r. o. |
In-app purchases
CoPi
- all features$1.99
Lightbox draw
- Lightbox draw Tracing Premium$3.997 Days
- Lightbox draw Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Lightbox draw Premium7 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Lightbox draw Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Lightbox draw Premium$9.997 Days
- Lightbox draw Premium$14.991 Year
- Lightbox draw Premium$29.991 Year
- Lightbox draw Tracing Premium$8.99
- Lightbox draw Premium$14.99
- Lightbox draw Premium$29.99
