# Pixelux vs Trace Camera

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixelux | Trace Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelux/id6742871868/reviews)** | [4.8 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera/id6755235005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **217** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cruz Cortes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800407150) | [Hbrothers L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693397221) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixelux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelux/id6742871868)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixelux Spark | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pixelux Studio | $19.99 | per month |
| Pixelux Plus | $7.99 | one-time |


### Trace Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera/id6755235005)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*