Comparison

Trace Camera vs AR Trace Sketch

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

AR Trace Sketch

Features
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AR Trace Sketch turns your phone into a steady drawing companion. Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper, and any photo or reference image appears aligned right on top of it in augmented reality — so you can trace, practice proportions, and build real pencil-on-paper skills. HOW IT WORKS - Pick a reference photo from your library. - Prop your phone above your paper and align the reference with pinch, rotate, and lock controls until it fits your page perfectly. - Draw on the real paper underneath while the live camera overlay guides your lines. PRACTICE YOUR WAY - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced modes each set a different overlay opacity and grid so you can wean yourself off the guide as you improve. - Or set a fully custom practice length and let gentle break reminders keep your sessions comfortable. DRAWING TOOLS BUILT FOR TRACING - Lock your reference in place so it never drifts mid-drawing. - Switch between thirds, fine, or center-axis grids for accurate proportions. - Adjust overlay opacity and contrast live while you draw. YOUR SKETCHBOOK - Every trace is saved as a page in your own digital sketchbook, complete with session time tracking. - Flip through past projects, rename them, or tear a page to delete it. - Free accounts can keep up to 3 active projects at a time. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS (PRO) - Grayscale and edge/contour guide modes to focus on shapes and values instead of color. - Capture a before/after photo alongside your reference as you draw — free accounts get one capture to try it, Pro unlocks unlimited captures and a progress gallery. - Build a progress gallery of your work over time, framed in a custom stamp-style layout. - Unlock unlimited active projects. AR Trace Sketch is designed for artists, illustrators, hobbyists, and anyone who wants to practice drawing fundamentals — proportion, structure, and confidence — using their own camera and a pencil. Privacy Policy: https://syncstore.app/legal/ar-trace-sketch/privacy Terms of Use: https://syncstore.app/legal/ar-trace-sketch/terms

Screenshots

Trace Camera3 screens
AR Trace Sketch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Trace Camera at 15.0 against AR Trace Sketch's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Trace Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and AR Trace Sketch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Trace Camera versus AR Trace Sketch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace CameraAR Trace Sketch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (210 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings210 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHbrothers L.L.C.MUSTAFA YIGIT

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trace Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly subscription$3.997 Days
  • Yearly subscription$49.991 Year
2 purchases

AR Trace Sketch

Subscriptions2
  • AR Trace Pro — Weekly$4.997 Days
  • AR Trace Pro — Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Trace Camera free?
Trace Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR Trace Sketch free?
AR Trace Sketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trace Camera or AR Trace Sketch have ads?
Neither Trace Camera nor AR Trace Sketch shows ads.

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