# AR Draw vs Trace Camera

The clearest difference is ads: Trace Camera at none against AR Draw's shown. AR Draw's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Draw sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Trace Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for AR Draw against 4.3 for Trace Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 11 respectively.

AR Draw ships an update fortnightly, Trace Camera every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Draw | Trace Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-draw-trace-and-sketch-master/id6745964897/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera-artbeam/id6755384652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Try the Colors s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583486844) | [ilker beri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772886549) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Draw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-draw-trace-and-sketch-master/id6745964897)

This app uses augmented reality to project any image onto your paper, allowing you to trace and sketch with ease. Adjust opacity, zoom for detail, and convert photos to outlines. Perfect for artists, students, and beginners to create accurate drawings.

**Highlights:** Trace any image using AR projection, Adjust image opacity for visibility, Zoom in for intricate details, Convert photos to line art, Position images accurately on paper

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR draw Trace Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AR Draw Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AR Draw Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AR draw Trace Premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| AR Draw Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### Trace Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera-artbeam/id6755384652)

Transform your device into an AR drawing projector to trace any image onto paper. Ideal for beginners, anime fans, and kids, it simplifies the drawing process with a vast template library and photo-to-sketch conversion. Record your progress with time-lapse videos.

**Highlights:** AR Trace Camera, Massive Template Library, Photo to Sketch Converter, Time-Lapse Video Recording, Opacity Control, Grid Overlay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Draw free?

AR Draw 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, AR Draw or Trace Camera?

AR Draw is rated higher. AR Draw averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Trace Camera averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do AR Draw or Trace Camera have ads?

AR Draw shows ads; Trace Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, AR Draw or Trace Camera?

AR Draw ships an update fortnightly, and Trace Camera every 4 months. Most recently, AR Draw was updated on November 5, 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.*