Comparison

Trace Drawing Projector 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

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

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

Trace Drawing Projector4 screens
Drawing Projector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trace Drawing Projector at 100% against Drawing Projector's 0%. Trace Drawing Projector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Drawing Projector's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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. Trace Drawing Projector sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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

Trace Drawing Projector ships an update weekly, Drawing Projector fortnightly. 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: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace Drawing ProjectorDrawing Projector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstro PhotonsTUSE TECH LLP

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

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

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
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  • Animals & Pets AR Drawing$1.99
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 Trace Drawing Projector free?
Trace Drawing Projector 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 Trace Drawing Projector or Drawing Projector have ads?
Drawing Projector shows ads; Trace Drawing Projector does not.
Which is updated more often, Trace Drawing Projector or Drawing Projector?
Trace Drawing Projector ships an update weekly, and Drawing Projector fortnightly. Most recently, Trace Drawing Projector was updated on November 8, 2026 and Drawing Projector on November 5, 2026.

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