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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Trace Drawing Projector | Drawing Projector Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (30 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Astro Photons | Justinus Laurentius van den Berg |
Customer experience
Trace Drawing Projector
Drawing Projector Lite
In-app purchases
Trace Drawing Projector
- 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
Drawing Projector Lite
- Premium$1.99
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