Lightbox Trace vs BuilderiY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightbox Trace
Transform your device into a portable tracing pad. Easily trace images, practice sketching, and improve your drawing skills with a digital lightbox and projector. Offers over 300 templates for inspiration and guided practice.
- Digital lightbox for tracing
- Easy image tracing
- Drawing projector tools
- 300+ practice templates
- Grid projector overlay
- Convert photos to line art
- Lock screen while drawing
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Lightbox Tracing tool is an easy to use drawing and image tracing app that transforms your phone or tablet into a portable lightbox and tracing pad. Whether you want to trace on paper, practice sketching, or improve your pencil drawing skills, the app gives you a simple and accurate way to create artwork anywhere. Use your device like a digital drawing projector to follow outlines, copy images, and sketch with confidence. From beginners learning the basics to experienced artists working on detailed designs, Lightbox Draw helps make drawing more enjoyable, creative, and precise. With powerful image tracing tools and a smooth tracing experience, Lightbox Draw makes it easy to practice daily drawing exercises or work on detailed art projects. The built-in drawing projector and grid projector features help you trace more accurately and improve proportions while drawing. The app includes over 300+ ready-to-use drawing templates for daily practice and creative inspiration. Explore categories like anime, portraits, flowers, animals, tattoos, cartoons, calligraphy, and more. Main Features: ▶ Digital Lightbox Turn your screen into a bright and stable lightbox for tracing and sketching directly on paper. ▶ Easy Image Tracing Import any image from your gallery and start image tracing in just a few seconds with smooth controls and accurate positioning. ▶ Drawing Projector Tools Use your phone or tablet as a simple drawing projector to create outlines, sketches, and detailed artwork with confidence. ▶ 300+ Practice Templates Choose from a large collection of templates designed to help improve drawing techniques, tracing skills, and pencil control. ▶ Grid Projector Overlay Enable an adjustable grid projector for better proportions, positioning, and tracing accuracy while sketching. ▶ Convert Photos to Line Art Transform pictures into clean outlines that are easier to trace and draw using advanced image tracing tools. ▶ Lock Screen While Drawing Keep your image steady while tracing without accidental movement or touch interruptions. ▶ Precision Adjustment Controls Move, resize, rotate, and align images exactly the way you want before you begin. ▶ Smooth Tracing Experience Designed to make tracing on paper feel natural and comfortable for both beginners and experienced artists. How It Works: • Select a template or upload your own image. • Adjust the image to fit your paper and drawing style. • Use the grid projector if needed for extra accuracy. • Lock the screen position. • Place paper over your device. • Trace every detail with your pencil using smooth, PRO-level precision. Great For: • Learning how to draw • Pencil sketch practice • Image tracing and outlining • Tattoo and stencil design • Calligraphy exercises • DIY art and craft projects • Using a digital lightbox for tracing • Artists, students, and hobby creators Lightbox Draw combines the convenience of a tracing pad with powerful lightbox and drawing projector features in one simple app. Whether you are practicing image tracing, creating detailed sketches, or using the grid projector for better accuracy, Lightbox Draw helps you draw naturally and improve your artistic skills at your own pace. Download Lightbox Draw today and start bringing your ideas to life. Privacy Policy - https://lightboxtool.com/#/privacy-policy Terms of Conditions - https://lightboxtool.com/#/terms-of-use Contact - Hej@dybtgodnat.dk
BuilderiY
Visualize and plan your DIY home projects before you start building. Upload a photo, describe your project, and get realistic image generations, build plans, and step-by-step instructions. An AI agent provides guidance on tools, materials, and construction.
- Photo-based project visualization
- AI-generated build plans
- Tool and material lists
- Step-by-step instructions
- AI project guidance agent
- Community project inspiration
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BuilderiY was built around a simple idea: make DIY projects easier to plan and build. Upload a photo of your space and describe your new project. Whether it's an indoor or outdoor project, BuilderiY preserves the dimensions of your uploaded space and shows you what your finished project will look like before you start building. What you receive with every project: • Two realistic image generations • A complete build plan • A list of tools and materials • Step by step instructions • Project-specific guidance from BuilderiY Agent Our BuilderiY Project Agent is like having an experienced contractor in your pocket with knowledge of your project from start to finish. Whether you're stuck on a step, need advice about the project, or want links to the right tools and materials, your personal agent is there to answer all your questions. Even if you're a casual DIYer, our BuilderiY Portfolio Agent is available to everyone and can answer questions about design, construction, home improvement, or simple household repairs. Because it's built specifically for DIYers, you can count on practical advice tailored to your project. When your project is complete and you're ready for your next one, browse the Featured Board to see projects shared by the BuilderiY community. You might even find the perfect idea for your own home. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BuilderiY at 5.0 against Lightbox Trace's 4.4. BuilderiY also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lightbox Trace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and BuilderiY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BuilderiY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
Lightbox Trace ships an update every 11 days, BuilderiY every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightbox Trace | BuilderiY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Webdwarf | DreamiY |
Customer experience
Lightbox Trace
BuilderiY
In-app purchases
Lightbox Trace
- LightBox Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- LightBox Yearly$39.991 Year
- LightBox Discount Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
BuilderiY
- BuilderiY Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- BuilderiY Pro Annual$39.991 Year
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