Comparison

Quick Draw vs Ghost Canvas

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

Head to head
About

Quick Draw

Transform your device into an AR projector to trace any image onto surfaces like walls or canvases. Anchor images in 3D space and adjust them for seamless drawing. Ideal for artists, educators, and families looking to simplify the tracing process.

Highlights
  • AR image projection
  • LiDAR anchoring
  • Adjustable opacity
  • Scale designs instantly
  • Works on any surface
  • Universal iPhone/iPad app
Features
Read full description

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful AR tracing projector. Project any image onto a wall, canvas, or sidewalk — no grid lines, no bulky projector, just your screen and your imagination. One-time purchase — no ads, no subscriptions. How it works 1. Tag – Choose any photo and tap your surface. QuickDraw AR locks it in 3-D space using advanced ARKit and LiDAR precision on iPhone Pro and iPad Pro. 2. Tweak – Pinch, rotate, and move to size your reference exactly where you want it. Adjust opacity so your lines stay visible without blocking your view. 3. Trace – Draw naturally while your image stays perfectly anchored — even when you move or step back. Key features * LiDAR-powered precision for rock-solid image anchoring on iPhone Pro & iPad Pro * Works anywhere — walls, sidewalks, canvases, whiteboards, classroom posters * Instantly scale designs—from small sketches to giant murals * Use any photo on your device * Universal purchase — works on both iPhone and iPad * 100% Ad-free. Zero subscriptions. Buy once, create forever. Who’s it for * Parents and kids tracing chalk art or coloring pages * Teachers projecting diagrams or maps in class * Chalk and street artists scaling up sketches outdoors * Muralists and sign painters planning complex layouts * Anyone who loves to draw — faster and easier Why Quick Draw AR? Go from idea to outline in minutes, not hours. QuickDraw AR keeps your reference image steady so you can focus on what matters—the fun of creating. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure, fast tracing magic.

About

Ghost Canvas

Read full description

Ghost Canvas turns your iPhone or iPad into a tracing projector (a digital camera lucida). Pick any photo, see it floating over the live camera view, line it up with your paper — and draw. HOW IT WORKS • Import a reference photo from your library, camera or recent shots • Adjust opacity, position, scale and rotation with simple gestures • Lock it in place and start tracing what you see on screen TOOLS THAT MAKE TRACING EASY • Outline mode — turn any photo into clean contour lines (two engines: fast vector contours and high-quality FDoG line drawing) • Monochrome and posterize filters to simplify busy references • Line color adapts automatically to how bright your paper is • Grid overlay for classic grid-method drawing • Strobe mode briefly hides the overlay so you can check your marks KEEP IT STEADY • AR anchoring pins the reference to your table or canvas, so it stays put even when you move your device • Corner pinning with perspective correction for drawing at an angle CAPTURE YOUR PROCESS • Record a timelapse of your drawing session and share it as a video YOUR WORK, EVERYWHERE • Projects with automatic iCloud sync across your devices • Time-spent tracking for every project Ghost Canvas is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads, no account. Your photos never leave your device (iCloud sync stores them in your private iCloud, which only you can access).

Screenshots

Quick Draw4 screens
Ghost Canvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ghost Canvas at every 4 days against Quick Draw's every 3 months. Quick Draw's advantage is chart position (#31 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Quick Draw costs $0.99 and Ghost Canvas $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Draw ships an update every 3 months, Ghost Canvas every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Quick Draw versus Ghost Canvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick DrawGhost Canvas
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron JonesforCandies s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

Quick Draw

No in-app purchases

None

Ghost Canvas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Draw free?
Quick Draw costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost Canvas free?
Ghost Canvas costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quick Draw or Ghost Canvas have ads?
Neither Quick Draw nor Ghost Canvas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Draw or Ghost Canvas?
Quick Draw ships an update every 3 months, and Ghost Canvas every 4 days. Most recently, Quick Draw was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ghost Canvas on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons