Comparison

AR Trace vs Trace Drawing & Projector

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

Head to head
About

AR Trace

Transform your phone into an art projector to easily trace images onto paper. Select from templates or upload your own photos, then follow the on-screen outline to draw by hand. Ideal for beginners and artists looking for a simpler way to create.

Highlights
  • Art projector functionality
  • Trace photos and templates
  • Upload custom images
  • Adjust image size and position
  • Create clean outlines
  • Beginner-friendly drawing tool
Features
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AR Trace turns your phone into a simple art projector for drawing on paper. Choose a ready-made template or upload your own photo. Place your phone above a sheet of paper and follow the lines on the screen to draw the image by hand. You can use the app to trace photos, sketches, anime, tattoos, animals, cars, and other drawing ideas. You can also turn your own images into clean outlines and adjust the size and position before you start. How it works: 1. Pick a template or upload a photo 2. Place paper on a flat surface 3. Put your phone above the paper 4. Adjust the image on the screen 5. Follow the outline and draw AR Trace is made for beginners, hobby artists, students, kids, and anyone who wants an easier way to draw. You do not need advanced drawing skills. Just choose an image, follow the outline, and enjoy the process. Use it for creative practice, school projects, handmade gifts, tattoos, cartoons, anime sketches, wall art ideas, and everyday drawing inspiration. Start with a simple outline. Then add your own color, shading, and style. Terms Of Use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xc-Yg40EWNvACuaLO1Nt-zpzhJRRnv4d/view Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V4vriLNRzSrOWOpIoRtGQ7PTTcmG70EG/view

About

Trace Drawing & Projector

Transform your phone into a projector to trace any image onto surfaces like paper or walls. This app uses augmented reality to accurately overlay your reference, making it easy to draw line by line without grids or transfer paper.

Highlights
  • Project images onto any surface
  • AR overlay for accurate tracing
  • Lines-only projection mode
  • 150+ tracing templates
  • Trace your own photos
  • Adjustable opacity and position lock
Features
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Turn your phone into a drawing projector. DrawLens beams any image onto real paper, canvas — even walls — through your camera, so you can trace it line by line and finish drawings that actually look right. No grids. No transfer paper. No light box. No skills required. WHY ARTISTS LOVE DRAWLENS Most tracing apps just overlay a picture on your screen — you squint through glass while the image slips around. DrawLens is different: AR pins your reference to the actual surface. Move your phone, lean in, step back — the drawing stays exactly where your paper is. ◆ PROJECT ANYTHING, ANYWHERE Paper, sketchbook, canvas, or a full wall mural. Point your camera, tap once, and your reference locks onto the surface. ◆ LINES-ONLY MAGIC One tap strips away the white background and projects only crisp, dark line art — your page stays fully visible while you trace. ◆ 150+ TRACING TEMPLATES Anime & manga, chibi, faces & portraits, animals, fantasy, tattoo designs, industrial sketches and 18 more categories. Start free with the Faces collection. ◆ TRACE YOUR OWN PHOTOS Import any image from your library — your pet, a portrait, your own rough sketch — and transfer it to good paper in minutes. ◆ BUILT FOR REAL DRAWING Opacity slider, position lock, pinch to resize, and a screen that never sleeps mid-trace. Set it and draw with both hands. PERFECT FOR • Beginners who want proportions right on the first try • Anime and manga artists leveling up their linework • Tattoo artists transferring designs to stencils • Muralists scaling artwork onto walls • Parents and kids drawing together • Anyone who starts drawings but never finishes them GO PRO Unlock every category with a weekly plan (3-day free trial) or pay once for lifetime access — you even choose your own lifetime price. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID, renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in App Store settings. Free trial converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/termosusedrawlens/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicydrawlens/home Pick up a pencil. Your best drawing is already on the page — DrawLens just shows you where the lines go.

Screenshots

AR Trace4 screens
Trace Drawing & Projector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AR Trace at 3.7 against Trace Drawing & Projector's 1.0. AR Trace also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AR Trace sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Trace Drawing & Projector sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Trace holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Trace ships an update weekly, Trace Drawing & Projector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AR Trace versus Trace Drawing & Projector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR TraceTrace Drawing & Projector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasili HrybLIMBIC APPS YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

AR Trace

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Trace Drawing & Projector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AR Trace

Subscriptions4
  • premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • premium7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • premium$49.991 Year
6 purchases

Trace Drawing & Projector

Subscriptions2
  • AR Drawing PRO3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • AR Drawing Weekly$2.997 Days
One-time4
  • Lifetime Access Tier 1$1.99
  • Unlock Pro Features$4.99
  • Unlock Pro Features$9.99
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  • Unlock Pro Features$14.99

Questions

Is AR Trace free?
AR Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace Drawing & Projector free?
Trace Drawing & Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Trace or Trace Drawing & Projector?
AR Trace is rated higher. AR Trace averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Trace Drawing & Projector averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AR Trace or Trace Drawing & Projector have ads?
Neither AR Trace nor Trace Drawing & Projector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Trace or Trace Drawing & Projector?
AR Trace ships an update weekly, and Trace Drawing & Projector every 2 weeks. Most recently, AR Trace was updated on October 6, 2026 and Trace Drawing & Projector on October 17, 2026.

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