# AR Sketch & Trace vs AR Trace

The clearest difference is rating: AR Sketch & Trace at 4.4 against AR Trace's 3.7. AR Sketch & Trace also leads on ratings volume (193 vs 3). AR Trace's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Sketch & Trace sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and AR Trace sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AR Sketch & Trace holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Sketch & Trace has 193 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AR Sketch & Trace ships an update every 4 days, AR Trace weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Sketch & Trace | AR Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-and-trace/id6754591942/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-trace-drawing-projector/id6770570729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VarMeta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837594305) | [Vasili Hryb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516457478) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Sketch & Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-and-trace/id6754591942)

Transform your device into a drawing assistant. Project images onto any surface to trace and build your skills. Access a library of templates or use your own images to create unique artwork.

**Highlights:** AR Tracing Mode, Template Library, Sketch & Paint Tools, Video Recording, Gallery Save, Built-in Flashlight

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Member | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AR Draw Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| Year Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |


### AR Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-trace-drawing-projector/id6770570729)

Transform your phone into an art projector to easily trace images onto paper. Select from templates or upload your own photos, then follow the on-screen outline to draw by hand. Ideal for beginners and artists looking for a simpler way to create.

**Highlights:** Art projector functionality, Trace photos and templates, Upload custom images, Adjust image size and position, Create clean outlines, Beginner-friendly drawing tool

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Sketch & Trace free?

AR Sketch & Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AR Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR Sketch & Trace or AR Trace?

AR Sketch & Trace is rated higher. AR Sketch & Trace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while AR Trace averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do AR Sketch & Trace or AR Trace have ads?

AR Sketch & Trace shows ads; AR Trace does not.

### Which is updated more often, AR Sketch & Trace or AR Trace?

AR Sketch & Trace ships an update every 4 days, and AR Trace weekly. Most recently, AR Sketch & Trace was updated on November 9, 2026 and AR Trace on November 5, 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.*