Comparison

Trace Drawing Projector vs Drawing Projector Lite

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

Head to head
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.

About

Drawing Projector Lite

This app transforms your phone into an AR projector, allowing you to trace images onto your canvas. It's designed for simplicity, offering a direct way to sketch without traditional methods like grids or tracing paper.

Highlights
  • AR image projection
  • Trace photos and sketches
  • Rotate and scale overlay
  • Marker drawing for stability
  • Simple and lightweight interface
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Drawing Projector Lite turns your phone into a simple AR projector that overlays any reference image onto your canvas, paper or sketchbook so you can trace and sketch without grids, tracing paper or hours of measuring. Made for people who just want it to work: • Simple: pick an image, draw markers or print QR-codes, point your camera, start drawing. • Lightweight: fast to open, easy to use, no clutter. • One-time purchase: pay once, use forever. No subscriptions. No ads. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Project any photo from your library onto your canvas. • Rotate, scale and lock the overlay to fit perfectly. • Use optional marker drawing or QR markers for an extra-stable projection. PERFECT FOR • Artists tracing reference photos onto canvas. • Hobby artists doing portraits, pet art, lettering and more. • Beginners who want to skip the gridding step. WHY DRAWING PROJECTOR LITE We built the version we wished existed: no monthly fee, no upsell walls, no AI gimmick: just a focused AR tool that does one thing well.

Screenshots

Trace Drawing Projector4 screens
Drawing Projector Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drawing Projector Lite at 5.0 against Trace Drawing Projector's 4.0. Drawing Projector Lite also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Trace Drawing Projector's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Drawing Projector Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drawing Projector Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace Drawing Projector has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trace Drawing Projector ships an update weekly, Drawing Projector Lite every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Trace Drawing Projector versus Drawing Projector Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace Drawing ProjectorDrawing Projector Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (30 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstro PhotonsJustinus Laurentius van den Berg

Customer experience

Trace Drawing Projector

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

Drawing Projector Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 1 more
  • Animals & Pets AR Drawing$1.99
1 purchases

Drawing Projector Lite

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Trace Drawing Projector free?
Trace Drawing Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing Projector Lite free?
Drawing Projector Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trace Drawing Projector or Drawing Projector Lite?
Drawing Projector Lite is rated higher. Trace Drawing Projector averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Drawing Projector Lite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Trace Drawing Projector or Drawing Projector Lite have ads?
Neither Trace Drawing Projector nor Drawing Projector Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trace Drawing Projector or Drawing Projector Lite?
Trace Drawing Projector ships an update weekly, and Drawing Projector Lite every 3 days. Most recently, Trace Drawing Projector was updated on November 8, 2026 and Drawing Projector Lite on November 5, 2026.

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