Comparison

Tracer vs Drawlio

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

Head to head
About

Tracer

Transform your phone into a digital tracing tool to practice drawing and recreate images. Import photos, adjust opacity, and trace directly onto paper. Features step-by-step tutorials to help beginners learn drawing.

Highlights
  • Import images from photo library or camera
  • Adjust image opacity for tracing
  • Trace directly onto paper
  • Step-by-step drawing tutorials
  • Practice tracing characters, logos, and sketches
Features
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Tracer turns your phone into a digital tracing tool that helps you practice drawing and recreate images step by step. Import any image, adjust its opacity, place your phone over paper, and trace the lines to create your own drawings. Whether you're a beginner or just want to improve your sketching skills, Tracer makes drawing easier and more fun. Create Your Own Projects Import any image from your photo library or capture one with your camera. Adjust the image opacity and trace it directly on paper to recreate drawings. Tracer includes built-in project management to organize and manage your work: • Create and manage multiple drawing projects • Keep your imported images and sketches organized per project • Easily switch between ongoing projects without losing progress Tracer also includes two modes to fit different workflows: • Classic Mode – a simple and focused tracing experience • AR Mode – overlay images in real-world space for more accurate tracing Advanced tools to improve your tracing sessions: • Zoom to focus on details and extend image reach • 0.5x zoom for a wider field of view • Flashlight option for low-light drawing sessions • Smart alignment for better positioning accuracy • Grid overlays to help structure and align your drawings Perfect for tracing: • Characters • Illustrations • Logos • Tattoos • Sketches • Any image you want to learn to draw Learn With Step-by-Step Guides Use the Learn tab to follow ready-made tutorials. Each guide breaks down drawings into simple steps so you can understand how they are built from basic shapes to finished sketches. Great for beginners who want to start drawing. Support: support@pullapps.app Privacy Policy: https://pullapps.app/privacy-policy-tracer Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Drawlio

Features
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Turn any photo into a step-by-step drawing guide, right on your paper. Drawlio uses AR to project outlines onto real paper — or onto your phone screen — so beginners create stunning artwork from day one. MAGIC AR MODE (Advance AR technology) Point your camera at your paper and the artwork locks in place on it. Move your phone freely — the image stays perfectly aligned on the page. No more printouts, no more light tables, no grid paper. CANVAS MODE Place your phone over paper (use a stand, glass, or holder) and trace directly from the screen. Works in any room, any lighting. STEP-BY-STEP LESSONS Learn to draw from the very first stroke. Each lesson breaks a finished artwork into clear, manageable steps — from proportion guides to refined lines to a colored reference at the end. Pick how much help you want at any time: * Guided — every step is traced for you * Balanced — start traced, finish freehand * Challenge — minimal guides, maximum confidence Use AR Trace to project the lesson onto real paper, or Canvas Trace to follow it on the screen. When you're done, snap a photo of your drawing and watch your gallery of completed lessons grow. Curated across Animals, Anime, Cute, Anatomy, People, and Kids — with new lessons added regularly. 100+ READY-TO-TRACE ARTWORKS Cute animals, anime characters, food, vehicles, portraits, and more. Hand-picked across difficulty levels so there's always something next to draw. SEARCH MILLIONS OF ARTWORKS Looking for something specific? Search millions of free images directly inside Drawlio and instantly turn them into traceable artwork. From anime and animals to vehicles, landscapes, and more, you'll never run out of ideas. SHARE ANY IMAGE INTO DRAWLIO Found an image you love on Pinterest, Safari, Photos, or another app? Simply tap Share and open it in Drawlio to instantly convert it into a traceable drawing guide. TURN YOUR PHOTOS INTO LINE ART Upload any photo and Drawlio's on-device AI converts it into a traceable sketch. Choose from anime, contour, cartoon, line art, and more styles. TIME-LAPSE RECORDINGS Capture your whole drawing session and share the finished video. Screen or camera mode, your choice. STEP-BY-STEP LESSONS Learn to draw - one stroke at a time, with the image guiding every line. WHO DRAWLIO IS FOR • Beginners learning to draw • Kids and parents drawing together • Artists who need a reference • Anyone who wants to create something beautiful without the intimidation FREE VS DRAWLIO PRO Drawlio is free to start with 40+ artworks, 3 photo uploads, and more. Upgrade to Drawlio Pro to unlock: • All 100+ artworks (more added regularly) • Unlimited photo uploads • All AI styles including Starry Night, Anime Hayao, Candy Art • Unlimited HD time-lapse recordings • No watermarks • Step-by-step lessons SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Weekly (3-Day Free Trial): free for 3 days, then $7.99/week • Weekly (Intro Offer): $0.99 first week, then $7.99/week • Lifetime Pro: $39.99 one-time, no recurring charges Payment is charged to your Apple ID on confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. PRIVACY & TERMS Privacy Policy: https://www.drawlio.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.drawlio.app/terms Email us: ebitsapps@gmail.com

Screenshots

Tracer4 screens
Drawlio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tracer at every 10 days against Drawlio's every 3 weeks. 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. Tracer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Drawlio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracer ships an update every 10 days, Drawlio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tracer versus Drawlio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracerDrawlio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPull AppsJayod Kavinda Jayasekara Kankanam Arachchige

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tracer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Drawlio

Subscriptions2
  • Drawlio Pro - Weekly (Free Trial)3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Drawlio Pro - Weekly (Intro Offer)7 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time1
  • Drawlio Pro - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Tracer free?
Tracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawlio free?
Drawlio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tracer or Drawlio have ads?
Neither Tracer nor Drawlio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracer or Drawlio?
Tracer ships an update every 10 days, and Drawlio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tracer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Drawlio on October 28, 2026.

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