Comparison

Tracebee vs AR Sketch

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

Head to head
About

Tracebee

Features
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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.

About

AR Sketch

Transform your phone into a drawing assistant that overlays a sketch onto your live camera view. Trace directly onto paper with over 2100 designs and guided AR lessons, perfect for beginners.

Highlights
  • AR drawing overlay
  • Import custom photos
  • 2100+ sketches
  • 26+ categories
  • Guided AR lessons
  • Timelapse video recording
  • No ads or account required
Features
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Turn your phone into a drawing guide for real paper. AR Sketch places a sketch over your live camera view, helping you follow the lines directly on the page. Pick a drawing, position your phone above the paper, and start tracing — even if you are completely new to drawing. DRAW ON REAL PAPER See the guide through your camera while your pencil stays on the page. Adjust the sketch until it fits your paper, lock it in place, and follow the lines at your own pace. HOW IT WORKS Choose a sketch from the library or import your own photo. Position your phone above the paper using a stand or stable support. Move, resize, rotate, and lock the guide. Follow the lines and create the drawing on real paper. 2100+ SKETCHES TO EXPLORE Discover more than 2100 sketches across 26+ categories, including anime, animals, chibi, flowers, people, cars, architecture, and more. LEARN STEP BY STEP Follow 20+ guided AR lessons designed to make complex drawings easier to understand. Build the drawing stage by stage and see how each part comes together. DRAW FROM YOUR OWN PHOTOS Import your own photo and turn it into a drawing guide. Adjust the image to make the lines easier to follow, then use your camera to trace it directly onto paper. SIMPLE DRAWING CONTROLS Move, resize, rotate, zoom, adjust opacity, and lock your guide in place. Fine-tune the image until it feels comfortable to trace. SAVE YOUR DRAWING PROCESS Capture your progress and save timelapse videos of your drawing process. Keep your finished work and look back at how your drawing came together. MADE FOR BEGINNERS You do not need drawing experience to get started. AR Sketch helps you practice proportions, outlines, shapes, and details by giving you a visual guide directly over your paper. NO ADS. NO ACCOUNT. Start drawing without creating an account and enjoy a distraction-free experience without ads. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zippy-account-888.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3c143badd11180ec874bda536b865bea

Screenshots

Tracebee4 screens
AR Sketch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tracebee at none against AR Sketch's 2. Tracebee also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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 Sketch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Tracebee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tracebee versus AR Sketch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracebeeAR Sketch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB259 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperADHAM NIZAM BANISHAMSAHYasin Sahin

In-app purchases

None

Tracebee

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AR Sketch

Subscriptions2
  • AR Sketch Weekly Pro Screen3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • AR Sketch Yearly Pro Screen3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Tracebee free?
Tracebee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Sketch free?
AR Sketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tracebee or AR Sketch have ads?
Neither Tracebee nor AR Sketch shows ads.

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