Comparison

Pixelux vs Trace Camera

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

Head to head
About

Pixelux

This app combines AI-powered idea generation, AR tracing of references, and AI-assisted editing for artists. Project your creations into the real world to visualize them at scale before committing to physical artwork.

Highlights
  • AI-generated drawing ideas
  • AR projection of references
  • AI-assisted artwork editing
  • Scan and edit physical art
  • Visualize finished art in AR
  • 30+ brushes and layer support
  • Full color suite
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Pixelux is the only AR studio that combines AI inspiration, AR tracing, and AI-assisted editing in one place. Every other AR art app does one thing. Pixelux does everything. Not sure what to draw? Let AI generate ideas on the spot. Pick one, project it into the real world through your camera, and start creating. No blank page, no frustration. Already have a subject in mind? Place any reference directly onto your canvas with AR and trace over it at any scale. Whether you are sketching a portrait, studying proportions, or planning a painting, the reference moves with your surface so your hands stay free to draw. Finished a piece and want to take it further? Scan your physical artwork and use AI to test edits, refine details, and explore new directions without touching the original. Your work stays safe. Your ideas stay limitless. Pixelux also lets you place your finished art into the real world at full scale using AR, so you can see exactly how a piece looks in your space before it ever hits the wall. Under the hood you get over 30 brushes, full layer support, and a complete color suite with HSL, RGB, palettes, and custom themes. All the tools a serious artist needs, built into one app. AI tools are available with Pixelux Spark or Studio. Everything else is free. Your hand. Your vision. AI just helps. Terms of Use (EULA): By downloading and using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard Terms of Use. Please review the full Terms of Use (EULA) here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Trace Camera

This app uses augmented reality to project images onto surfaces, allowing users to trace and sketch with real-time guidance. It offers a library of illustrations and the ability to import personal photos for practice.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality Tracing
  • Built-in Illustrations Library
  • Import Custom Images
  • Adjustable Canvas and Opacity
  • Real-time Sketching Guidance
Features
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Trace Camera: Draw Anything with AR Trace Camera makes drawing simple, fun, and accessible to anyone, no matter your skill level. Using augmented reality, Trace Camera turns your phone into a drawing assistant. Just select an image, point your camera at a surface, and start sketching with real-time guidance. Whether you’re learning to draw or refining your skills, Trace Camera helps you practice with precision. Key Features: • Augmented Reality Tracing – Project any image onto paper through your camera and trace with ease. • Hundreds of Built-in Illustrations – Choose from a growing library of curated designs to practice sketching. • Import Your Own Images – Upload personal photos or art references to turn anything into a traceable outline. • Flexible & Easy to Use – Set your canvas size, adjust opacity, and start drawing in seconds. Trace Camera is perfect for hobbyists, students, and anyone looking to improve their art through hands-on practice. No technical setup, no fancy tools—just your phone and your creativity. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pixelux4 screens
Trace Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixelux at 5.0 against Trace Camera's 4.8. Pixelux also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Trace Camera's advantage is ratings volume (217 vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, review sentiment, 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. Pixelux sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Trace Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixelux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace Camera has 217 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pixelux's written reviews are positive against 95% of Trace Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixelux ships an update every 3 weeks, Trace Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixelux versus Trace Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixeluxTrace Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.8 (217 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better94.7% of reviews
Number of ratings9217 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB97 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCruz Cortes LLCHbrothers L.L.C.

Customer experience

Pixelux

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Trace Camera

All ratings210 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixelux

Subscriptions2
  • Pixelux Spark$9.997 Days
  • Pixelux Studio$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pixelux Plus$7.99
2 purchases

Trace Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly subscription$3.997 Days
  • Yearly subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixelux free?
Pixelux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace Camera free?
Trace Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixelux or Trace Camera?
Pixelux is rated higher. Pixelux averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Trace Camera averages 4.8 from 217 ratings.
Do Pixelux or Trace Camera have ads?
Neither Pixelux nor Trace Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixelux or Trace Camera?
Pixelux ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trace Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Pixelux was updated on November 4, 2026 and Trace Camera on November 5, 2026.

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