# Lightbox Trace vs Drawing Projector

The clearest difference is rating: Lightbox Trace at 4.1 against Drawing Projector's 2.0. Lightbox Trace also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Drawing Projector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightbox Trace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Drawing Projector asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightbox Trace holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightbox Trace has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightbox Trace ships an update every 11 days, Drawing Projector fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightbox Trace | Drawing Projector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbox-trace-draw-on-paper/id6761619641/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-projector-ar-trace/id6789103616/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Webdwarf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523173790) | [TUSE TECH LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529129167) |

## 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 |


### Drawing Projector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-projector-ar-trace/id6789103616)

Transform photos into traceable line art and project them onto paper using your device's camera. This app allows you to trace stroke by stroke, offering features like opacity control, a built-in template library, and timelapse recording of your drawing process.

**Highlights:** Camera projection overlay, Adjustable opacity and frame lock, Convert photos to line art, Template library for drawing, Timelapse recording of tracing, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightbox Trace free?

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

### Is Drawing Projector free?

Drawing Projector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lightbox Trace or Drawing Projector?

Lightbox Trace is rated higher. Lightbox Trace averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Drawing Projector averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lightbox Trace or Drawing Projector have ads?

Drawing Projector shows ads; Lightbox Trace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightbox Trace or Drawing Projector?

Lightbox Trace ships an update every 11 days, and Drawing Projector fortnightly. Most recently, Lightbox Trace was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drawing Projector on October 28, 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.*