Comparison

AR Trace vs 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

Drawing Projector

Features
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Turn any photo or template into traceable line art — then project it live through your camera onto paper and trace with a real pencil. Drawing Projector: AR Trace converts your image to clean edge art on-device (no internet required), then overlays it semi-transparent over your live camera feed. Position your phone above the paper, adjust opacity, lock the frame, and trace stroke by stroke — just like a classic drawing projector, right from your pocket. CORE FEATURES • Camera lightbox overlay — project any image as transparent line art onto paper • Opacity & lock controls — dial in the perfect trace opacity, freeze the frame while you draw • Flashlight & grid — illuminate your paper and keep proportions true • Photo to line art — convert any photo to traceable edges, entirely on-device • Built-in template library — anime characters, animals, flowers, and more to start instantly • Timelapse recording — every tracing session is captured frame-by-frame; export your draw-with-me video and share it • Daily draw streak — build a habit with a streak counter and local reminder each day • Progress gallery — before/after view of every finished project WORKS OFFLINE Import, convert, trace, and export your entire session in Airplane Mode. All processing is on-device. Creative tracing aid — camera lightbox for drawing. See Settings → Legal for full disclaimer. EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AR Trace4 screens
Drawing Projector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drawing Projector at none against AR Trace's 4. AR Trace's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Drawing Projector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Trace ships an update every 5 days, Drawing Projector fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AR Trace versus Drawing Projector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR TraceDrawing Projector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasili HrybTUSE TECH LLP

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
None

Drawing Projector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Trace free?
AR 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.
Do AR Trace or Drawing Projector have ads?
Drawing Projector shows ads; AR Trace does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Trace or Drawing Projector?
AR Trace ships an update every 5 days, and Drawing Projector fortnightly. Most recently, AR Trace was updated on September 18, 2026 and Drawing Projector on September 27, 2026.

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