# TraceCam Studio vs Trace Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TraceCam Studio at none against Trace Camera's 2. TraceCam Studio also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Trace Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (210 vs 31). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trace Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TraceCam Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TraceCam Studio against 4.8 for Trace Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace Camera has 210 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of TraceCam Studio's written reviews are positive against 95% of Trace Camera's.

TraceCam Studio ships an update every 8 days, Trace Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TraceCam Studio | Trace Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracecam-studio/id6745837461/reviews) | **[4.8 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera/id6755235005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **210** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zeynep Toy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814175220) | [Hbrothers L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693397221) |

## What reviewers say

### TraceCam Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracecam-studio/id6745837461)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 TraceCam Studio free?

TraceCam Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trace Camera free?

Trace Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TraceCam Studio or Trace Camera?

Trace Camera is rated higher. TraceCam Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Trace Camera averages 4.8 from 210 ratings.

### Do TraceCam Studio or Trace Camera have ads?

TraceCam Studio shows ads; Trace Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, TraceCam Studio or Trace Camera?

TraceCam Studio ships an update every 8 days, and Trace Camera every 2 months. Most recently, TraceCam Studio was updated on October 6, 2026 and Trace Camera on October 9, 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.*