Comparison

Lightbox draw vs Retro Deck

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 to overlay onto paper for precise drawing, sketching, and crafting. Features include outline conversion and a customizable grid.

Highlights
  • Trace any image
  • Lock display
  • Outline conversion
  • 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

Retro Deck

Features
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Learn to read tarot cards with Retro Deck — a beautifully crafted tarot guide and reading app featuring hand-drawn pixel art and on-device AI interpretations. Browse the complete 78-card deck, study upright and reversed meanings for every card, and practice three-card readings with AI-generated interpretations — all without an internet connection. LEARN THE CARDS - Complete guide to all 78 tarot cards - Major Arcana and all four Minor Arcana suits - Upright and reversed meanings for every card - Position-specific meanings: Past, Present, and Future - Full descriptions to deepen your understanding GET A READING - Three-card spread: Past, Present, and Future - Ask any question and let the cards answer - AI-powered reading interpretations - Animated card reveals with 3D flip effects PRIVACY FIRST Retro Deck runs completely offline. Your questions and readings never leave your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. PIXEL ART Every card is a hand-drawn pixel art original with a retro dithered aesthetic. Love the art? The full deck is available as real printed cards — in both tarot and poker formats — on Etsy. Whether you're learning tarot for the first time or deepening your practice, Retro Deck is a beautiful, private, and completely offline companion.

Screenshots

Lightbox draw4 screens
Retro Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Lightbox draw at 3 against Retro Deck's 1. Lightbox draw also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lightbox draw sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Retro Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lightbox draw versus Retro Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightbox drawRetro Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (251 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings251 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB508 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTry the Colors s. r. o.Federico Curzel

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
1 purchases

Retro Deck

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Lightbox draw free?
Lightbox draw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Deck free?
Retro Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lightbox draw or Retro Deck have ads?
Both Lightbox draw and Retro Deck show ads.

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