TraceOverlay vs World Map Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TraceOverlay
Transform your device into a portable tracing lightbox. Overlay reference images onto your live camera view for drawing, painting, and lettering. Features precision tools and image adjustment for a clearer guide.
- AR tracing with live camera view
- Move, scale, and rotate references
- Adjust image and camera opacity
- Alignment grid for proportions
- Edge detection and image enhancement
- Optional one-time unlock for personal imports
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Trace images onto paper with the camera you already carry. TraceOverlay places a reference over your live camera view, turning your iPhone or iPad into a practical tracing lightbox for drawing, painting, lettering, murals, and art study. TRY THE INCLUDED DEMO TraceOverlay includes a Mona Lisa tracing demo so you can use the live camera and every precision tool without an account or purchase. TRACE WITH PRECISION • Move, scale, and rotate the reference over your drawing surface • Adjust image and camera opacity independently • Lock the layout to prevent accidental movement • Use the alignment grid to check proportions • Mirror a reference when needed • Hide the controls for a clean tracing view FIND THE LINES THAT MATTER Use edge detection, grayscale, contrast, brightness, saturation, and invert controls to create a clearer guide. UPGRADE FOR YOUR OWN REFERENCES The optional one-time Unlock upgrade adds personal photo import and a private on-device reference shelf. It is not a subscription and does not renew. The App Store shows the localized price before purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Camera frames and selected reference images are processed on your device and are not uploaded to TraceOverlay. No TraceOverlay account is required. MADE FOR CREATIVE WORK TraceOverlay is designed for artists, illustrators, lettering practitioners, muralists, art students, and hobbyists who want a portable tracing aid without extra projection hardware. Open the included demo, frame your paper, and start tracing.
World Map Editor
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World Map Editor - World is a simple, fast way to color and customize maps of the world. Tap a country, pick a color, and watch your map come to life. Use it for school projects, travel tracking, geography practice, or visualizing your own data. No design skills needed. PAINT YOUR MAP Tap any country or region to fill it with a color Choose from a ready-made palette or pick your own shades Clear or reset regions anytime MAKE IT YOURS Add a legend so your colors actually mean something Change the background to match your style Adjust the look until it's exactly how you pictured it SAVE & SHARE Save your maps on your device and pick up where you left off Export your map as an image for slides, blogs, or documents Share directly to social media or send it to friends PERFECT FOR Students and teachers Travelers mapping where they've been and where they're going Geography fans and trivia lovers Anyone visualizing regional data, sales territories, or survey results Writers and worldbuilders sketching ideas WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT Clean, easy-to-learn interface Works offline, so you can map anywhere Quick to start, flexible enough to keep exploring Download World Map Editor - World and start coloring your world today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: World Map Editor at none against TraceOverlay's 1. World Map Editor also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. TraceOverlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. World Map Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TraceOverlay | World Map Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ThoughtBubble Development, LLC | Gramos Berberi |
In-app purchases
TraceOverlay
- Unlock$6.99
World Map Editor
No in-app purchases
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