Comparison

AR Drawing Projector vs Drawing Projector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AR Drawing Projector

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
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Turn your phone into a smart projector and trace any drawing onto real paper. No tablet, no stylus, no classes — just your phone, a sheet of paper and a pencil. HOW IT WORKS — 3 STEPS 1. Place your phone on a cup or stand above a sheet of paper. 2. Pick a template from the library, or turn your own photo into an outline. 3. Trace the projected lines with any pencil or pen. That's it. Your hand does the drawing, so the skill you build is real. WHAT YOU CAN DRAW Hundreds of ready templates across the categories people actually draw: – Anime & cartoon characters – Animals, pets & nature – Aesthetic sketches & easy doodles – Food, cars & architecture Or import any picture from your gallery — Drawee converts it into a clean, traceable outline in seconds. FEATURES • AR projection — virtual outlines land on paper, canvas or any flat surface • Photo to sketch — any image becomes a template you can trace • Opacity control — make lines as faint or bold as you need • Built-in flashlight — trace comfortably in low light • Step-by-step guides — build hand control and clean outlines from scratch • Focus Mode — protect your drawing time and keep your streak alive WHO IT'S FOR Complete beginners who were told they "can't draw". Kids and teens who want to make something with their hands. Experienced artists who need a fast, accurate way to transfer a reference onto paper. WHY PEOPLE STICK WITH IT • The cheapest way to practise sketching — no tablet, no course, no supplies beyond paper and a pencil • A finished drawing on day one, not after ten lessons • A daily creative habit that lowers stress instead of adding screen time Unleash your inner artist today. Download Drawee and make your first real drawing in the next ten minutes. Terms of Use: https://iliaee.github.io/PublicDR/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://iliaee.github.io/PublicDR/privacy-policy.html

About

Drawing Projector

Transform photos into traceable line art and project them onto paper using your device's camera. This app allows you to trace stroke by stroke, offering features like opacity control, a built-in template library, and timelapse recording of your drawing process.

Highlights
  • Camera projection overlay
  • Adjustable opacity and frame lock
  • Convert photos to line art
  • Template library for drawing
  • Timelapse recording of tracing
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Turn any photo or template into traceable line art — then project it live through your camera onto paper and trace with a real pencil. Drawing Projector: AR Trace converts your image to clean edge art on-device (no internet required), then overlays it semi-transparent over your live camera feed. Position your phone above the paper, adjust opacity, lock the frame, and trace stroke by stroke — just like a classic drawing projector, right from your pocket. CORE FEATURES • Camera lightbox overlay — project any image as transparent line art onto paper • Opacity & lock controls — dial in the perfect trace opacity, freeze the frame while you draw • Flashlight & grid — illuminate your paper and keep proportions true • Photo to line art — convert any photo to traceable edges, entirely on-device • Built-in template library — anime characters, animals, flowers, and more to start instantly • Timelapse recording — every tracing session is captured frame-by-frame; export your draw-with-me video and share it • Daily draw streak — build a habit with a streak counter and local reminder each day • Progress gallery — before/after view of every finished project WORKS OFFLINE Import, convert, trace, and export your entire session in Airplane Mode. All processing is on-device. Creative tracing aid — camera lightbox for drawing. See Settings → Legal for full disclaimer. EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AR Drawing Projector4 screens
Drawing Projector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AR Drawing Projector at 4.2 against Drawing Projector's 2.0. AR Drawing Projector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). Drawing Projector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AR Drawing Projector sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Drawing Projector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Drawing Projector holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Drawing Projector has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Drawing Projector ships an update every 10 days, Drawing Projector fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AR Drawing Projector versus Drawing Projector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Drawing ProjectorDrawing Projector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (9 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlia OvchinnikovTUSE TECH LLP

In-app purchases

7 purchases

AR Drawing Projector

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Premium for Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Drawee Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Annual Premium (50% OFF)$17.991 Year
  • Premium Drawee Annually$39.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Drawing Projector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Drawing Projector free?
AR Drawing Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing Projector free?
Drawing Projector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AR Drawing Projector or Drawing Projector?
AR Drawing Projector is rated higher. AR Drawing Projector averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Drawing Projector averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AR Drawing Projector or Drawing Projector have ads?
Drawing Projector shows ads; AR Drawing Projector does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Drawing Projector or Drawing Projector?
AR Drawing Projector ships an update every 10 days, and Drawing Projector fortnightly. Most recently, AR Drawing Projector was updated on October 25, 2026 and Drawing Projector on October 25, 2026.

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