# AR Drawing Projector vs Mimicly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mimicly at 100% against AR Drawing Projector's 0%. Mimicly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). AR Drawing Projector's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Drawing Projector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Mimicly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mimicly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Drawing Projector has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AR Drawing Projector's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mimicly's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Drawing Projector | Mimicly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-drawing-projector-drawee/id6754826587/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimicly-chat-story-maker/id6777584708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilia Ovchinnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833341206) | [Ata Tunc Bilge](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777584860) |

## 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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Drawee Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Drawee Annualy | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium (50% OFF) | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Mimicly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimicly-chat-story-maker/id6777584708)

Create realistic chat mockups for text stories, skits, and content previews. Edit message text, names, and profile photos. Save your creations as images or export them as video dialogues.

**Highlights:** 63 template options, Edit message text, names, and photos, Switch between light/dark modes, Save as image or MP4 video, Save and resume projects, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mimicly Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mimicly Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Drawing Projector free?

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

### Is Mimicly free?

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

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

Mimicly is rated higher. AR Drawing Projector averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mimicly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither AR Drawing Projector nor Mimicly shows ads.

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

AR Drawing Projector ships an update every 9 days, and Mimicly every 9 days. Most recently, AR Drawing Projector was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mimicly on October 14, 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.*