# Lightbox Trace vs EasyProject

The clearest difference is rating: EasyProject at 5.0 against Lightbox Trace's 4.1. EasyProject also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Lightbox Trace's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightbox Trace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and EasyProject sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EasyProject holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively.

Lightbox Trace ships an update every 11 days, EasyProject every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightbox Trace | EasyProject |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbox-trace-draw-on-paper/id6761619641/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easyproject-trace-any-image/id6783519299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 112 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Webdwarf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523173790) | [Catdogfatness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783368193) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightbox Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbox-trace-draw-on-paper/id6761619641)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LightBox Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| LightBox Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| LightBox Discount Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### EasyProject

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easyproject-trace-any-image/id6783519299)

Overlay any image from your library or camera onto your live camera feed. Adjust opacity, scale, rotate, and flip the image for precise tracing. Lock the screen to create a DIY lightbox for your creative projects.

**Highlights:** Image overlay on live camera, Opacity slider, Full gesture control (drag, scale, rotate), Flip image horizontally/vertically, Lock screen for DIY lightbox

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightbox Trace free?

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

### Is EasyProject free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightbox Trace or EasyProject?

EasyProject is rated higher. Lightbox Trace averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while EasyProject averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Lightbox Trace or EasyProject have ads?

EasyProject shows ads; Lightbox Trace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightbox Trace or EasyProject?

Lightbox Trace ships an update every 11 days, and EasyProject every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightbox Trace was updated on October 24, 2026 and EasyProject on October 24, 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.*