YaYDraw vs PaperVision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
YaYDraw
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PHOTO AND VIDEO STORAGE Choose a folder on this device, an external drive or a cloud service. Videos record to the selected folder. Keep external drives connected until saving finishes. Changes apply to the next capture. β’ Retry or export pending local captures if saving fails Cloud folders such as iCloud may fail to save or sync due to network conditions. Writing a file does not confirm cloud sync; cloud services may still use device storage. Applies to AR photos and videos. Scan exports keep their existing save location. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a practical drawing companion. YaYDraw helps drawing enthusiasts place a reference image over the live camera view, adjust it to fit the page, keep it locked while drawing, and return to an unfinished artwork after moving the phone. You can also import your own photos, explore built-in references, and scan finished artwork into a clean digital copy. STUDY LIGHT AND SHADOW β’ Switch between the original reference and 2, 3, 5 or 7 grayscale levels β’ Simplify fine details to see the main light and dark shapes β’ Adjust with compact controls while keeping your artwork visible β’ Keep the original reference, position and scale when switching effects DRAW AT A COMFORTABLE ANGLE β’ Position the phone between you and the paper β’ The phone does not need to be perfectly vertical above the canvas β’ Adjust the reference to match the page from your working angle FIT, ADJUST, AND LOCK β’ Move, rotate, and scale the reference image β’ Adjust opacity, brightness, grid, and line-art tools β’ Lock the reference to prevent accidental movement while drawing PAUSE AND CONTINUE LATER β’ Before moving the phone, tap the photo button to save a local recovery point β’ When you return, first align the reference manually with the lines already on the paper β’ If a small difference remains, use Fine-Tune for a final correction β’ Recovery information stays on your device USE YOUR OWN REFERENCES β’ Import from Photos or Files β’ Take a new photo and use it as a drawing reference β’ Browse the built-in reference gallery SCAN FINISHED ARTWORK β’ Capture drawings and paintings directly in the app β’ Detect artwork edges and correct perspective β’ Crop the surrounding background β’ Choose from 15 frame styles, including 5 without the YaYDraw logo, or keep the scan unframed. β’ Add an optional personal signature, created in Settings by drawing or importing one β’ Adjust the signatureβs position, size, and angle before saving β’ Save a framed image and optionally save the original corrected scan to Photos SUBSCRIPTION YaYDraw requires an auto-renewable subscription after the introductory trial. Monthly and yearly options unlock all app features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://yaydraw.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://yaydraw.app/terms
PaperVision
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PaperVision turns your phone into a drawing guide - project any image onto paper through your camera, trace the lines with a pencil, and create artwork you are proud of. No artistic experience required. No expensive equipment. Just your phone, a sheet of paper, and a pencil. 1. How It Works - Place your phone above a sheet of paper using a stand, tripod, or a stack of books - Select any image from the template library or import your own photo from the gallery - Look at your phone screen - the image appears as a transparent overlay on your paper through the camera - Trace the lines you see and build your drawing step by step - The drawing appears on paper under your pencil - not on your screen 2. Template Library - Hundreds of ready-to-trace templates across popular categories - Animals, cars, nature, food, anime, people, flowers, tattoos, and more - New templates added regularly across all skill levels - Import any photo from your gallery to use as a personal tracing guide 3. Built-In Controls & Tools - Opacity control: adjust how faint or vivid the overlay appears to match your environment - Flashlight: built-in torch so you can trace in low-light conditions - Zoom and pan: focus on fine details without moving your phone - Edge detection: automatically extracts clean outlines from any image for precise tracing 4. Save & Share Your Work - Capture your finished artwork with the camera and save it to your gallery - Record a time-lapse video of your drawing process to share - Share directly to social media or messaging apps in one tap 5.Perfect For Every Skill Level - Beginners: learn proportions, shapes, and line work by tracing guided outlines - Students: practice figure drawing, portraiture, and perspective faster - Hobbyists: create artwork without needing a light box or projector - Anime fans: trace your favorite characters and build your own art style - Teachers & parents: a safe, creative activity for kids of all ages PaperVision is your portable drawing guide β no art classes, no expensive equipment, no tracing paper needed. Just pick an image, hold up your phone, and start drawing. Download PaperVision and turn your phone into your personal art teacher. About PaperVision PaperVision is an assistive drawing tool. It does not physically project images onto paper β it displays a transparent overlay through your phoneβs camera so you can trace while looking at the screen. Camera access is required for the AR overlay feature. Internet is used to load template content and display ads. Images imported from your gallery are processed on-device only and are not uploaded.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: YaYDraw at none against PaperVision's shown. YaYDraw also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). PaperVision's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. YaYDraw sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PaperVision sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
YaYDraw ships an update weekly, PaperVision monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YaYDraw | PaperVision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Best chart rank | β | #190 β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zentura Labs LLC | Qtonz infosoft private limited |
In-app purchases
YaYDraw
- YaYDraw Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- YaYDraw Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
PaperVision
- Weekly Free Trial Subscription3 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription With Offer7 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Welcome Offer Premium$30.991 Year
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- Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$44.99









