Comparison

Lightbox draw vs Transparent Drawing

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

Head to head
About

Lightbox draw

Transform your device into a tracing tool. Easily import or select images, convert them to line art, and overlay a grid for precise drawing on paper. Ideal for artists, students, and crafters.

Highlights
  • Trace any image
  • Outline conversion
  • Lock display
  • Overlay grid
  • Import custom photos
  • Predefined image library
Features
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Turn your phone or tablet into a powerful lightbox and tracing tool with Lightbox Draw! Effortlessly trace any image onto paper with the ultimate drawing aid app for artists, students, designers, and hobbyists. Features: • Trace Any Image: Import your own photos or choose from a library of predefined images to draw. • Lock Display: Keep your image steady on the screen to prevent accidental movement while tracing. • Outline Conversion: Instantly convert photos to clear line art for easier and more precise tracing. • Overlay Grid: Activate a customizable grid to help position images and draw with pinpoint accuracy. How it works: Select or import an image to trace. Adjust and position the image to fit your needs. Lock the display to prevent accidental touch interference. Place a sheet of paper over your device’s screen. See the image shine through the paper and start drawing with confidence and accuracy! Perfect for: Sketch artists and illustrators Calligraphy and handwriting practice Learning to draw and improving art skills Stencil creation and pattern making DIY projects and crafts Lightbox Draw - Tracing Paper is designed to be intuitively simple yet packed with advanced features that elevate your drawing and tracing experience. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve your drawing skills or a seasoned artist needing a reliable tracing app, Lightbox Draw is your go-to tool for all your creative projects. Download Lightbox Draw - Tracing Paper now and unlock your creative potential! By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Transparent Drawing

Features
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Transparent drawing is the ultimate tool for tracing and redrawing reference images onto physical paper using your iPad's camera – no expensive projector needed! Prop your iPad above your drawing surface (with a stand or books), pick any image from your photos, and watch it appear as a semi-transparent overlay on the live view of your paper. Adjust opacity for the perfect visibility, pinch to zoom, and drag to align exactly where you want. Key Features: Live rear camera feed with real-time overlay Import any image from your photo library Adjustable transparency (0-100%) Pinch-to-zoom (up to 8x) and drag to position perfectly Reset view with one tap Works offline – no internet required Optimized for iPad (portrait & landscape) Ideal for: Learning proportions and anatomy Transferring digital sketches to paper Creating accurate portraits, illustrations, or tattoos Art classes, hobbies, or professional work Free Version: Try up to 10 image selections Watch a quick rewarded video for +5 extra selections Subtle banner ad at the bottom Go Pro (One-time purchase): Unlimited selections No ads forever Support ongoing development Start creating masterpiece tracings today – point, trace, draw!

Screenshots

Lightbox draw4 screens
Transparent Drawing3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lightbox draw at Free against Transparent Drawing's $3.99. Lightbox draw also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). Transparent Drawing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Lightbox draw is free to download; Transparent Drawing costs $3.99 up front. Lightbox draw sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Transparent Drawing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lightbox draw versus Transparent Drawing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightbox drawTransparent Drawing
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.3 (258 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings258 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTry the Colors s. r. o.Kateryna Levytska

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lightbox draw

Subscriptions7
  • Lightbox draw Tracing Premium$3.997 Days
  • Lightbox draw Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Lightbox draw Premium7 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Lightbox draw Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Lightbox draw Premium$9.997 Days
  • Lightbox draw Premium$14.991 Year
  • Lightbox draw Premium$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lightbox draw Tracing Premium$8.99
  • Lightbox draw Premium$14.99
  • Lightbox draw Premium$29.99
None

Transparent Drawing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightbox draw free?
Lightbox draw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transparent Drawing free?
Transparent Drawing costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightbox draw or Transparent Drawing have ads?
Lightbox draw shows ads; Transparent Drawing does not.

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