AR Drawing vs Tracing Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Drawing
This app uses augmented reality to project drawing outlines onto your paper, transforming photos into sketch guides, and generating AI-created templates from text descriptions. It also records your drawing sessions as time-lapses and offers step-by-step lessons to improve your skills.
- AR drawing projection
- Photo to sketch conversion
- AI template generation
- Time-lapse recording
- Step-by-step drawing lessons
- Video lessons
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This is an AR drawing and art learning app that gives you a camera that guides your hand, a tool that turns any photo into a drawable outline and an AI that generates custom templates when you do not have a reference — all in one place, whether you are learning to draw for the first time or looking for a smarter way to work with references. Point. Trace. Draw. Learn. Record. Every part of the creative process in a single app. WHAT YOU CAN DO * Use AR Drawing to project any outline or reference directly onto your paper through the camera — trace what you see, match proportions exactly and build muscle memory for shapes you could never draw freehand before * Turn any photo into a clean sketch outline with Photo-to-Sketch and use it as a drawing guide without any manual setup * Generate a custom AI template when you have an idea but no reference — describe what you want to draw and the app creates a structured outline ready to trace or follow * Record every drawing session automatically as a time-lapse and save the finished video to share your process or review your own technique * Follow step-by-step lessons and video lessons to build foundational skills, learn specific techniques and develop at your own pace FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS AR Drawing — augmented reality projection that overlays any reference outline onto your real-world surface through the camera so you can trace, match proportions and build drawing accuracy with physical paper and pen Photo-to-Sketch — converts any photograph into a clean line-art sketch outline ready to use as a drawing template, with no manual tracing or setup required AI Template Generation — generates structured drawing templates from a text description when no photo or existing reference is available Time-lapse Recording — automatic video capture of the full drawing session compressed into a shareable time-lapse that documents your process from blank page to finished piece Step-by-Step Lessons — structured drawing exercises broken into clear sequential stages for building technique progressively Video Lessons — recorded instructional content covering drawing fundamentals, specific styles and techniques at different skill levels SUBSCRIPTION & ACCESS Important: Access to the app requires a subscription and there is no free content available. Payment is charged upon confirmation of your subscription purchase. Your subscription renews automatically at the end of each billing period unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the period closes. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy:https://docs.google.com/document/d/11UKw3VKsEurKLPldtioQcbGfTPMiiuX1I_ohQjB69E4/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G78k9cKnQdyWEgWrA2f8-_aK1XMMPTzacO1GWRCi1yg/edit?usp=sharing
Tracing Camera
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No ads, no account. Trace your own photos for free, start to finish. Tracing Camera shows your reference picture on top of the live camera view of your paper, so you can copy it with a pencil while watching the screen. It does not project light onto the paper — you look at the screen and draw on the paper underneath. No printed markers needed, ever. FREE, WITH NO LIMITS • Use your own photos (Photos, Files, paste, URL, or the share sheet) • Position lock. While locked, nothing moves — not a stray finger, not the focus, not a single pixel. Only a long press on the lock releases it • Scale in 1% steps and move in 1px steps, no pinching required • Setup guide: "You're at 22 cm. Raise the phone 10 cm more to fit all of A4." It also shows how to reach that height with things you already have, like glasses or books • Reference opacity, brightness and contrast, inverted view, and tap-to-lock focus • Save one reference (delete it to swap in another) UNLOCK WITH PRO • Tiles: split the picture into 2×2 or 3×3 and trace one section at a time — draw bigger than A4 • Unlimited saved references you can pick, reorder and delete • Grid and anchor marks: mark the same points on your paper and snap back if anything shifts • Outline-only view (smooth or detailed) YOUR FIRST DRAWING Choose a reference → place your device → trace. The screen shows only the next step. PRIVACY Camera images and references never leave your device. No tracking. Works on iPhone and iPad. ■ Pricing and auto-renewal - Pro Monthly (3-day free trial) - Pro Yearly (3-day free trial) - Pro Lifetime: one payment for all of today's paid features, for good Your local price is shown before you buy. The free trial is available once per person and is not offered on Lifetime. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. You can turn off auto-renewal or cancel at any time in Settings > your Apple Account > Subscriptions. If you buy during a free trial, the remaining free period is forfeited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tracing-camera-mrk.web.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AR Drawing at 18.0 against Tracing Camera's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. AR Drawing sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Tracing Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AR Drawing | Tracing Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olena Makiievska | ryo muranaka |
In-app purchases
AR Drawing
- Expert AR Drawing AI Weekly$7.997 Days
- Turbo AR Drawing Weekly3 Days trial$9.007 Days
- AR Drawing Weekly$9.007 Days
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- Signature AR Drawing AI Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Enhanced AR Drawing AI Yearly$29.991 Year
- Platinum AR Drawing AI Yearly$59.991 Year
- Small ARDrawingAI Credits Pack$1.99
- Medium ARDrawingAI Credits Pac$8.99
- Large ARDrawingAI Credits Pack$18.99
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- Lifetime Access$29.99
- Mega ARDrawingAI Credits Pack$34.99
- Ultra ARDrawingAI Credits Pack$89.99
Tracing Camera
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$24.99
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