Comparison

Drawing Projector Lite vs Drawello

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

Head to head
About

Drawing Projector Lite

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Drawing Projector Lite turns your phone into a simple AR projector that overlays any reference image onto your canvas, paper or sketchbook so you can trace and sketch without grids, tracing paper or hours of measuring. Made for people who just want it to work: • Simple: pick an image, draw markers or print QR-codes, point your camera, start drawing. • Lightweight: fast to open, easy to use, no clutter. • One-time purchase: pay once, use forever. No subscriptions. No ads. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Project any photo from your library onto your canvas. • Rotate, scale and lock the overlay to fit perfectly. • Use optional marker drawing or QR markers for an extra-stable projection. PERFECT FOR • Artists tracing reference photos onto canvas. • Hobby artists doing portraits, pet art, lettering and more. • Beginners who want to skip the gridding step. WHY DRAWING PROJECTOR LITE We built the version we wished existed: no monthly fee, no upsell walls, no AI gimmick: just a focused AR tool that does one thing well.

About

Drawello

This app uses augmented reality to project drawing guides onto real paper, allowing users to trace images and learn to draw by hand. It simplifies the process of creating physical artwork from digital sketches.

Highlights
  • AR drawing guide on paper
  • Trace sketch outlines
  • Resize, rotate, and adjust opacity
  • Explore drawing templates
  • Create physical drawings by hand
  • Simple sketch trace workflow
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Drawello is an AR drawing and sketch trace app that helps you draw on real paper with a simple camera guide. Choose a sketch, place your phone above the page, align the guide, and follow the lines with your pencil. Drawello works like a drawing projector for your iPhone: the artwork stays visible on your screen while you trace it onto the paper underneath. AR DRAWING ON PAPER Use augmented reality to position a drawing guide over your real paper. Move it, zoom in, rotate it, and adjust the opacity before you start. The guide helps you see where each line should go, so you can draw cleaner outlines and finish your sketch with more confidence. SKETCH TRACE MADE EASY Drawing from a blank page can feel difficult. Drawello gives you a clear outline to follow, so you can focus on hand movement, line control, proportions, and details. It is made for beginners, hobby artists, students, parents, creators, and anyone who wants an easier way to practice drawing by hand. FROM SCREEN TO PAPER Drawello is not just a digital drawing screen. It helps you create real artwork on paper. Keep your phone steady, look through the camera view, and draw directly on the page with pencil, pen, marker, or color. The app gives you the guide, and you create the final drawing yourself. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Use AR to place a drawing guide on paper • Trace sketch outlines step by step • Practice drawing with less frustration • Resize, rotate, move, and align the guide • Adjust opacity for easier tracing • Explore drawing templates and ideas • Use guides as a base for your own artwork • Create physical drawings by hand DRAWING PROJECTOR STYLE Drawello brings the idea of a projector into your phone. Instead of printing, measuring, or copying by eye, you can see the guide over the paper through your camera. This makes it easier to transfer the main lines and build the structure of the drawing before adding your own style. BUILT FOR PRACTICE Every drawing starts with simple shapes and lines. Drawello helps you see those lines clearly. Trace the main outline first, add smaller details after, then finish the artwork in your own way. You can use it for quick practice, clean outlines, school art, handmade gifts, notebook drawings, and relaxing drawing sessions. WHY DRAWELLO • Clear AR drawing experience • Simple sketch trace workflow • Easy paper alignment • Helpful opacity controls • Templates for daily practice • Great for learning line placement • Useful for copying references by hand • Made for real paper drawing HOW IT WORKS 1. Open a sketch guide 2. Place your phone above your paper 3. Align the guide with the page 4. Adjust size, rotation, and opacity 5. Follow the lines with your pencil 6. Finish the drawing by hand MADE FOR BEGINNERS If you want to draw but do not know where to start, Drawello gives you the first step. You do not need to guess every shape from memory. Start with a guide, follow the outline, and learn the movement of each line while creating something real. USE IT YOUR WAY Trace the full design for a clean result, or use the guide only as a base and add your own details after. Start with pencil, finish with pen, add color, or keep the outline simple. TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS Use a bright room, place your paper on a flat surface, and keep your phone stable above the page. Adjust the opacity until the guide is easy to see. Start with large shapes before small details. A SIMPLE TOOL FOR PAPER ART Drawello is built around one clear purpose: help you trace a sketch onto real paper. It makes drawing easier, clearer, and more fun while keeping the final artwork handmade. Some features may require active subscription. Subscription options, trial availability, and renewal terms are shown inside the app before purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.drawello.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.drawello.com/privacy

Screenshots

Drawing Projector Lite4 screens
Drawello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drawing Projector Lite at 5.0 against Drawello's 3.0. Drawing Projector Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. Drawing Projector Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drawello sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drawing Projector Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drawing Projector Lite ships an update every 4 days, Drawello every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Drawing Projector Lite versus Drawello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing Projector LiteDrawello
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustinus Laurentius van den Bergpeak clix llc

Customer experience

Drawing Projector Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Drawello

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Drawing Projector Lite

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
2 purchases

Drawello

Subscriptions2
  • Drawello Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Drawello Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Drawing Projector Lite free?
Drawing Projector Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawello free?
Drawello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drawing Projector Lite or Drawello?
Drawing Projector Lite is rated higher. Drawing Projector Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Drawello averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Drawing Projector Lite or Drawello have ads?
Drawello shows ads; Drawing Projector Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Drawing Projector Lite or Drawello?
Drawing Projector Lite ships an update every 4 days, and Drawello every 2 weeks. Most recently, Drawing Projector Lite was updated on October 28, 2026 and Drawello on October 28, 2026.

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