Comparison

Light Tablet vs Trace Drawing Projector

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

Head to head
About

Light Tablet

Transform your device into a virtual light table for tracing and sketching. Load images, adjust them, and lock the screen to prevent accidental touches. Save your progress as projects for easy access.

Highlights
  • Light table simulation
  • Zoom and pan image adjustment
  • Screen lock for tracing
  • Save and organize projects
  • Trace photos from device
Features
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Light Tablet lets you easily turn your iPhone or iPad into a virtual light table—perfect for artists, students, and hobbyists who love to trace, sketch, or design. Simply load an image, adjust its position by zooming and panning, then lock your screen in place. Place a sheet of paper on your device’s screen and start tracing—no more sliding images or accidental screen touches. You can even save your work as projects and revisit them anytime. Features: - Light Table Simulation: View your images brightly and clearly, just like a real light table. - Zoom & Pan: Position your image exactly where you want it for hassle-free tracing. - Screen Lock: Prevent the image from shifting while you trace. - Project Saving: Save and organize multiple images for quick reloading. Whether you’re practicing calligraphy, sketching comic panels, or copying diagrams, Light Tablet makes tracing a breeze!

About

Trace Drawing Projector

Transform photos into sketches and trace them onto paper with ease. Access over 400 templates or import your own images to practice drawing techniques and improve your skills, even offline.

Highlights
  • Import and trace any image
  • Over 400 drawing templates
  • Lightbox mode for easy tracing
  • Adjustable brightness and flashlight
  • Save favorite templates
  • Offline functionality
  • Improve drawing skills
Features
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Turn any image into a sketch and trace it effortlessly on real paper. Whether you're a beginner, student, or experienced artist, Trace Drawing Projector makes it easy to create clean and accurate drawings. Import & Trace Any Image Upload your own photos, artwork, anime characters, or designs and use them as tracing templates. Adjust the image on your screen and start drawing step by step with precision. 400+ Templates Ready to Draw Not sure what to sketch? Explore a large collection of templates including anime, animals, nature, flowers, fantasy, tattoos, abstract art, vehicles, and more. There's always something new to draw. Lightbox Mode for Easy Tracing Use your screen as a digital lightbox. Convert images into outlines, simple sketches, or pencil-style drawings and trace them smoothly onto paper. Perfect Visibility Anytime Draw comfortably in any lighting conditions. Use brightness adjustments and flashlight support for a clear and consistent tracing experience. Save Your Favorite Templates Bookmark the images you like and build your own drawing library for quick access anytime. Works Offline No internet needed. Draw wherever you want - at home, in school, or on the go. Improve Your Drawing Skills Learn by doing. Practice line control, proportions, and sketching techniques while tracing and building your confidence step by step. Designed for Everyone Whether you're just starting or already experienced, this app helps you draw faster, easier, and with better results. Download now and start creating your next drawing.

Screenshots

Light Tablet4 screens
Trace Drawing Projector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Light Tablet at 5.0 against Trace Drawing Projector's 3.9. Light Tablet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Trace Drawing Projector's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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. Trace Drawing Projector sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Light Tablet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Light Tablet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace Drawing Projector has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Light Tablet versus Trace Drawing Projector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight TabletTrace Drawing Projector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings127 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaudia WeyAstro Photons

Customer experience

Light Tablet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Trace Drawing Projector

All ratings27 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Light Tablet

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Trace Drawing Projector

One-time4
  • Learn to Draw AR: Step-by-Step$1.99
  • Flower & Botanical AR Drawing$1.99
  • Tattoo & Ink Drawing AR Pack$1.99
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  • Animals & Pets AR Drawing$1.99

Questions

Is Light Tablet free?
Light Tablet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trace Drawing Projector free?
Trace Drawing Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light Tablet or Trace Drawing Projector?
Light Tablet is rated higher. Light Tablet averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Trace Drawing Projector averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.
Do Light Tablet or Trace Drawing Projector have ads?
Neither Light Tablet nor Trace Drawing Projector shows ads.

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