# Trace Drawing vs AR Drawing Projector

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trace Drawing at 67% against AR Drawing Projector's 0%. AR Drawing Projector's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trace Drawing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AR Drawing Projector sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AR Drawing Projector holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Trace Drawing's written reviews are positive against 0% of AR Drawing Projector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Trace Drawing ships an update weekly, AR Drawing Projector every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace Drawing | AR Drawing Projector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-drawing-drawlens/id6751880436/reviews) | **[4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-drawing-projector-drawee/id6754826587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enid Hadaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234407733) | [Ilia Ovchinnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833341206) |

## What reviewers say

### Trace Drawing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-drawing-drawlens/id6751880436)

Transform your device into a drawing aid. Practice tracing and painting using photos, grids, templates, and augmented reality. Offers various modes to help beginners and experienced artists improve their sketching and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Camera Trace, AR Trace, Light Table mode, Grid assist, Outline conversion, Perspective guides, Template library

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### AR Drawing Projector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-drawing-projector-drawee/id6754826587)

Transform your phone into a drawing projector to trace any image onto paper. Easily convert photos into outlines and follow step-by-step guides to create art, regardless of skill level. Build confidence and a daily creative habit.

**Highlights:** AR projection onto flat surfaces, Convert photos to traceable sketches, Adjustable line opacity, Built-in flashlight for low light, Step-by-step drawing guides, Focus Mode for uninterrupted drawing

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium for Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Drawee Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium (50% OFF) | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Drawee Annually | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trace Drawing free?

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

### Is AR Drawing Projector free?

AR Drawing Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trace Drawing or AR Drawing Projector?

AR Drawing Projector is rated higher. Trace Drawing averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while AR Drawing Projector averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do Trace Drawing or AR Drawing Projector have ads?

Neither Trace Drawing nor AR Drawing Projector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trace Drawing or AR Drawing Projector?

Trace Drawing ships an update weekly, and AR Drawing Projector every 11 days. Most recently, Trace Drawing was updated on November 10, 2026 and AR Drawing Projector on November 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.*