Comparison

TraceCam Studio vs AR Sketch

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

Head to head
About

TraceCam Studio

This app transforms your device into a versatile drawing and coloring tool. It offers multiple modes for tracing, freehand drawing, and quick coloring, with a rich library of images and the ability to import your own.

Highlights
  • AR tracing mode
  • Scratch tracing mode
  • Freehand drawing and coloring
  • Instant fill coloring
  • Import custom images
  • Extensive content library
  • Gesture controls
Features
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Turn any photo into a drawing and trace it on paper with TraceCam Studio! Trace, color or draw from scratch. No drawing experience needed. FIVE WAYS TO DRAW • Trace Mode (AR): Hold your phone above paper and trace through the camera. • Scratch Mode: Place your phone on paper and trace directly on the bright screen. • Free Coloring: Color with a smooth brush and a palette of 90+ colors. • Tap to Fill: Tap any area to fill it with color instantly. • Creative Mode: Start from a blank page with pen, eraser and any background color. PHOTO TO SKETCH Pick a photo from your gallery or camera and turn it into a pencil sketch or clean line art in one tap. Draw your pet, your friends, your favorite places! TODAY'S DRAWING A new drawing waits for you every day. Turn on daily reminders and build a creative habit. GROWING LIBRARY Hundreds of images in categories like Cute Animals, Flowers, Line Art, Coloring Pages and seasonal collections. New drawings are added regularly. YOUR PROFILE Keep all your drawings in one place, compare them with the original, share them with friends and follow your progress. SMART TOOLS • Pinch to zoom, drag to move, rotate with one tap • Adjust opacity and lock the image while tracing • The screen stays on and brightness boosts automatically in Scratch Mode • Undo, clear and save to Photos PERFECT FOR Beginners, kids, students, teachers, hobbyists and anyone who loves to create. We read every message you send through the in-app feedback. Download TraceCam Studio and start drawing today!

About

AR Sketch

Transform your camera into a drawing assistant. Project images onto surfaces using augmented reality to easily trace and sketch. Ideal for beginners and artists looking to improve their skills with guided, step-by-step drawing.

Highlights
  • AR drawing projection
  • Trace any image with camera
  • Adjustable image opacity
  • Creative category exploration
  • Personalize with uploaded photos
  • Drawing filters
Features
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Draw on real paper with your camera as a guide. Choose a sketch or upload a photo, position your phone above the paper, and follow the lines on screen as you draw by hand. Start with a simple outline or explore a detailed design—no prior drawing experience needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose from 2,000+ sketches or upload your own photo 2. Position your phone securely above the paper using a stand or stable support 3. Align the guide with your paper 4. Look at the screen and follow the lines as you draw on paper 3 WAYS TO DRAW • Camera mode: see a template overlaid on your live camera view and follow its lines as you draw on real paper • Screen mode: lay paper over your device's screen and trace the image like a lightbox • Digital mode: draw on screen with your finger or Apple Pencil using colors, an eraser and undo 2,000+ SKETCHES TO EXPLORE Find your next drawing in Anime, Chibi, Cartoon, Cute, People, Animals, Flora, Mandala, Tattoo, Vehicles, Space, Kids and more. Many sketches include a colored version for inspiration, and new drawings are added regularly. DRAW FROM YOUR OWN PHOTOS Turn a photo into a drawing guide with Line Art, Pencil and Sketch filters. Adjust detail and line thickness to make the outline easier to follow, then draw a friend, your pet or a favorite scene on paper. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE Explore step-by-step drawing lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Follow each stage on screen as you build your drawing on paper, from outlines to details and color. Practice proportions, shapes and details with a visual guide. A daily lesson, drawing streaks and badges help you build a drawing habit. Save photos of your finished work in My Art Journey and see your progress over time. CREATE NAMES & LETTERING Type a name or quote, choose from 25+ fonts and trace it onto paper. Try arch, wave and circle layouts, then add hearts, stars, crowns or frames. Create something personal for birthday cards, posters, journals and wall art. TOOLS THAT MAKE TRACING EASY • Adjust opacity to see the template and your pencil lines together • Zoom, rotate and move the guide to fit your paper • Lock the template in place while you draw • Mirror the image and use the alignment grid • Record and share a timelapse of your drawing process • Photograph your finished artwork and save it to Photos FIND YOUR NEXT CREATIVE PROJECT • Learn the basics with beginner-friendly sketches • Draw anime-style characters • Enjoy drawing together with kids and family • Turn photos and references into portraits, designs and stencil outlines • Practice on paper or explore digital drawing and coloring NO ADS. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED. Start drawing without signing up. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no ads. Choose a sketch, pick up a pencil and start creating. Available in 11 languages. Some sketches, lessons and features require AR Sketch Pro. Privacy Policy : https://typhoon-earth-ed0.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-29ae2154aa488110bf35d65efa1f8e75?source=copy_link Terms and Conditions: https://typhoon-earth-ed0.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-29ae2154aa488185b462cd40bbb5a4fd?source=copy_link

Screenshots

TraceCam Studio4 screens
AR Sketch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TraceCam Studio at 100% against AR Sketch's 0%. TraceCam Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). AR Sketch's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. AR Sketch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. TraceCam Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TraceCam Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TraceCam Studio's written reviews are positive against 0% of AR Sketch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TraceCam Studio ships an update weekly, AR Sketch fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TraceCam Studio versus AR Sketch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraceCam StudioAR Sketch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better4.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better29
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB331 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeynep ToyAKIN AKGUNES

Customer experience

TraceCam Studio

All ratings31 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AR Sketch

All ratings29 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral13.8%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TraceCam Studio

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AR Sketch

Subscriptions3
  • All Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • All Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • All Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TraceCam Studio free?
TraceCam Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Sketch free?
AR Sketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TraceCam Studio or AR Sketch?
TraceCam Studio is rated higher. TraceCam Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while AR Sketch averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.
Do TraceCam Studio or AR Sketch have ads?
TraceCam Studio shows ads; AR Sketch does not.
Which is updated more often, TraceCam Studio or AR Sketch?
TraceCam Studio ships an update weekly, and AR Sketch fortnightly. Most recently, TraceCam Studio was updated on November 8, 2026 and AR Sketch on November 8, 2026.

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