Retrace vs Tracebee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retrace
Learn to draw by tracing images onto real paper using your phone's camera. Convert photos into sketches, break them into steps, and follow guided lessons. Progress through levels and unlock premium features for enhanced learning.
- Camera tracing overlay
- AI sketch generation from photos
- Step-by-step drawing lessons
- Curated art library
- Progress tracking and leveling
- Adjustable opacity, zoom, and position
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Retrace helps you learn to draw step by step — by tracing images onto real paper. Turn any photo into a clean sketch, split it into simple stages, and trace each step with your iPhone camera. No projector. No light box. Just your phone, paper, and pencil. WHY RETRACE • Camera Trace — overlay any step on real paper; adjust opacity, zoom, and position • AI from Photo — upload or snap a picture; get a sketch and guided steps in your style • Step-by-Step Lessons — progress bar, hints, and a clear path from outline to finished drawing • Art Library — curated drawings by theme and difficulty; favorites and continue where you left off • Your Level — earn progress as you complete lessons HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a photo, camera shot, or library lesson 2. Optional: AI transforms your image into a sketch (uses credits) 3. Split the drawing into easy steps 4. Trace through the camera onto paper—or view steps on screen 5. Finish, review, and level up PERFECT FOR • Beginners learning how to draw • Artists who want a tracing projector in their pocket • Parents and kids practicing together • Anyone who loves sketching, anime, cartoons, or photo references PREMIUM Unlock weekly credits for AI generations, premium lessons, and full access to tracing tools. Subscriptions renew automatically; manage anytime in Apple ID settings. Download Retrace and start your first drawing lesson today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://retracedraw.art/privacy.html
Tracebee
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Tracebee makes learning to draw easy and fun. Pick a template from the library or upload your own photo, overlay it on your paper using the camera, and trace the lines — one stroke at a time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a template or pick any photo from your camera roll 2. Switch to Camera mode and hold your phone over your paper 3. Adjust the opacity until you can see through the overlay, then trace! TEMPLATE LIBRARY 28 line-art templates across Animals, Faces, Nature, and Objects — at Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty. Perfect for complete beginners and improving artists alike. BUILT FOR TRACING • Move, scale, and rotate the overlay with gestures • Fine-tune opacity with a smooth slider • Lock the overlay in place while you draw • Toggle the flash for better visibility in low light • Tap to hide controls for a clean, distraction-free view • Save your favourites for quick access NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO ADS. Tracebee is completely free with no hidden costs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tracebee at none against Retrace's 7. Tracebee also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Retrace sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Tracebee asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Retrace | Tracebee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksei Vorontsov | ADHAM NIZAM BANISHAMSAH |
In-app purchases
Retrace
- Weekly premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Weekly premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Year premium1 Year trial$34.991 Year
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- Year premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Credits 150$14.99
- Credits 500$39.99
- Credits 1000$69.99
Tracebee
No in-app purchases








