# Tracer vs Drawello

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tracer at 69% against Drawello's 0%. Tracer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Drawello's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tracer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Drawello sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tracer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tracer has 114 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Tracer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drawello's.

Tracer ships an update every 10 days, Drawello every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tracer | Drawello |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracer-trace-drawing-camera/id6760240375/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawellolearn-drawing-and-trace/id6785531402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 48 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pull Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828384931) | [peak clix llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822789969) |

## What reviewers say

### Tracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracer-trace-drawing-camera/id6760240375)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Drawello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawellolearn-drawing-and-trace/id6785531402)

This app uses augmented reality to project drawing guides onto real paper, allowing users to trace images and learn to draw by hand. It simplifies the process of creating physical artwork from digital sketches.

**Highlights:** AR drawing guide on paper, Trace sketch outlines, Resize, rotate, and adjust opacity, Explore drawing templates, Create physical drawings by hand, Simple sketch trace workflow

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drawello Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawello Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tracer free?

Tracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drawello free?

Drawello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tracer or Drawello?

Tracer is rated higher. Tracer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Drawello averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tracer or Drawello have ads?

Drawello shows ads; Tracer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tracer or Drawello?

Tracer ships an update every 10 days, and Drawello every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tracer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Drawello on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*