# AR Drawing Projector vs Trace Camera

The clearest difference is update cadence: AR Drawing Projector at every 10 days against Trace Camera's every 4 months. Trace Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Drawing Projector sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Trace Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for AR Drawing Projector against 4.3 for Trace Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively.

AR Drawing Projector ships an update every 10 days, Trace Camera every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Drawing Projector | Trace Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-drawing-projector-drawee/id6754826587/reviews) | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera-artbeam/id6755384652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilia Ovchinnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833341206) | [ilker beri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772886549) |

## What reviewers say

### 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. Simply set up your phone, choose a template or photo, and trace the projected lines. Build real drawing skills without needing special equipment or classes.

**Highlights:** AR projection for virtual outlines, Photo to sketch conversion, Adjustable line opacity, Built-in flashlight, 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 |
| Premium Drawee Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |


### Trace Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera-artbeam/id6755384652)

Transform your device into an AR drawing projector to trace any image onto paper. Ideal for beginners, anime fans, and kids, it simplifies the drawing process with a vast template library and photo-to-sketch conversion. Record your progress with time-lapse videos.

**Highlights:** AR Trace Camera, Massive Template Library, Photo to Sketch Converter, Time-Lapse Video Recording, Opacity Control, Grid Overlay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Drawing Projector free?

AR Drawing Projector 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, AR Drawing Projector or Trace Camera?

Trace Camera is rated higher. AR Drawing Projector averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Trace Camera averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

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

Neither AR Drawing Projector nor Trace Camera shows ads.

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

AR Drawing Projector ships an update every 10 days, and Trace Camera every 4 months. Most recently, AR Drawing Projector was updated on October 25, 2026 and Trace Camera on October 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.*