# Trace Drawing vs Trace Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Trace Camera at 4.8 against Trace Drawing's 3.9. Trace Camera also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 67%) and ratings volume (210 vs 32). Trace Drawing's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Trace Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trace Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace Camera has 210 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Trace Drawing's written reviews are positive against 95% of Trace Camera's.

Trace Drawing ships an update every 5 days, Trace Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace Drawing | Trace Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-drawing-drawlens/id6751880436/reviews) | **[4.8 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera/id6755235005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **210** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enid Hadaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234407733) | [Hbrothers L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693397221) |

## 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 |


### Trace Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera/id6755235005)

This app uses augmented reality to project images onto surfaces, allowing users to trace and sketch with real-time guidance. It offers a library of illustrations and the ability to import personal photos for practice.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality Tracing, Built-in Illustrations Library, Import Custom Images, Adjustable Canvas and Opacity, Real-time Sketching Guidance

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trace Drawing free?

Trace Drawing 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, Trace Drawing or Trace Camera?

Trace Camera is rated higher. Trace Drawing averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Trace Camera averages 4.8 from 210 ratings.

### Do Trace Drawing or Trace Camera have ads?

Neither Trace Drawing nor Trace Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trace Drawing or Trace Camera?

Trace Drawing ships an update every 5 days, and Trace Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Trace Drawing was updated on September 14, 2026 and Trace Camera on September 25, 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.*