Comparison

Trace Camera vs Drawing Projector Lite

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

Head to head
About

Trace Camera

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
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Trace Camera: Draw Anything with AR Trace Camera makes drawing simple, fun, and accessible to anyone, no matter your skill level. Using augmented reality, Trace Camera turns your phone into a drawing assistant. Just select an image, point your camera at a surface, and start sketching with real-time guidance. Whether you’re learning to draw or refining your skills, Trace Camera helps you practice with precision. Key Features: • Augmented Reality Tracing – Project any image onto paper through your camera and trace with ease. • Hundreds of Built-in Illustrations – Choose from a growing library of curated designs to practice sketching. • Import Your Own Images – Upload personal photos or art references to turn anything into a traceable outline. • Flexible & Easy to Use – Set your canvas size, adjust opacity, and start drawing in seconds. Trace Camera is perfect for hobbyists, students, and anyone looking to improve their art through hands-on practice. No technical setup, no fancy tools—just your phone and your creativity. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Drawing Projector Lite

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Drawing Projector Lite turns your phone into a simple AR projector that overlays any reference image onto your canvas, paper or sketchbook so you can trace and sketch without grids, tracing paper or hours of measuring. Made for people who just want it to work: • Simple: pick an image, print QR-codes, point your camera, start drawing. • Lightweight: fast to open, easy to use, no clutter. • One-time purchase: pay once, use forever. No subscriptions. No ads. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Project any photo from your library onto your canvas. • Rotate, scale and lock the overlay to fit perfectly. • Use optional QR markers for an extra-stable projection. PERFECT FOR • Artists tracing reference photos onto canvas. • Hobby artists doing portraits, pet art, lettering and more. • Beginners who want to skip the gridding step. WHY DRAWING PROJECTOR LITE We built the version we wished existed: no monthly fee, no upsell walls, no AI gimmick: just a focused AR tool that does one thing well.

Screenshots

Trace Camera3 screens
Drawing Projector Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drawing Projector Lite at none against Trace Camera's 2. Drawing Projector Lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Trace Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Drawing Projector Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trace Camera ships an update every 2 months, Drawing Projector Lite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trace Camera versus Drawing Projector Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace CameraDrawing Projector Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (210 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings210 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHbrothers L.L.C.Justinus Laurentius van den Berg

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trace Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly subscription$3.997 Days
  • Yearly subscription$49.991 Year
None

Drawing Projector Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trace Camera free?
Trace Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing Projector Lite free?
Drawing Projector Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trace Camera or Drawing Projector Lite have ads?
Neither Trace Camera nor Drawing Projector Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trace Camera or Drawing Projector Lite?
Trace Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Drawing Projector Lite every 2 weeks. Most recently, Trace Camera was updated on October 9, 2026 and Drawing Projector Lite on October 4, 2026.

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