Comparison

Lightbox Trace vs Brushes for Sketchbook ™

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Brushes for Sketchbook ™

Features
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Find the right brush for your next Sketchbook project and move from browsing to drawing in a few taps. • Explore effects, stamps, lettering, sketching, essentials, and master brush sets • Search the catalog and save favorite packs for quick access • Preview brush counts, file sizes, and related packs before downloading • Download .skbrushes packages and open them in Sketchbook • Follow the built-in step-by-step import guide • Use a layout designed for both iPhone and iPad Free brush packs are available. An auto-renewable subscription unlocks premium brush packs and unlimited premium downloads. Subscription information Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://probrushes.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://probrushes.app/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lightbox Trace4 screens
Brushes for Sketchbook ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lightbox Trace at 15.6 against Brushes for Sketchbook ™'s 17.0. 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. Lightbox Trace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Brushes for Sketchbook ™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Lightbox Trace versus Brushes for Sketchbook ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightbox TraceBrushes for Sketchbook ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebdwarfEngin LTD.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lightbox Trace

Subscriptions3
  • LightBox Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • LightBox Yearly$39.991 Year
  • LightBox Discount Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
6 purchases

Brushes for Sketchbook ™

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Access + Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly Access1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Access1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Lightbox Trace free?
Lightbox Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brushes for Sketchbook ™ free?
Brushes for Sketchbook ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lightbox Trace or Brushes for Sketchbook ™ have ads?
Neither Lightbox Trace nor Brushes for Sketchbook ™ shows ads.

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