# MagicTrace vs Drawing ▫

The clearest difference is rating: Drawing ▫ at 4.1 against MagicTrace's 1.5. Drawing ▫ also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 8). MagicTrace's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagicTrace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drawing ▫ sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drawing ▫ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawing ▫ has 15K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of MagicTrace's written reviews are positive against 24% of Drawing ▫'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MagicTrace ships an update fortnightly, Drawing ▫ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicTrace | Drawing ▫ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictrace/id884484640/reviews) | **[4.1 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing/id1477986704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **26.3% of reviews** | 23.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nobuhiro Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/590303359) | [Vora Bhavik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463934943) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictrace/id884484640)

This app allows you to trace images directly from paper onto your smartphone or tablet. It eliminates the need for tracing paper or lightboxes, enabling sketching, drawing, and even character learning on the go. Capture inspiration and draw landscapes instantly.

**Highlights:** Trace images from paper, No tracing paper or lightbox needed, Sketching and drawing tool, Character learning aid, Capture and draw landscapes, Uses device tilt for tracing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ad. | $2.99 | one-time |


### Drawing ▫

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing/id1477986704)

Unleash your creativity with a versatile drawing and painting app. Explore a wide array of brushes, colors, and tools to sketch, paint, and design on your iPhone or iPad. Features include custom mandalas, coloring pages, and a dedicated kids' desk.

**Highlights:** 40+ handcrafted brushes, Millions of colors, Import and draw on pictures, Custom mandalas and coloring pages, Dedicated kids' desk, Apple Pencil and 3D Touch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drawing Apps Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing Games Gold - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Drawing Apps Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| DrawingApp Premium Year France | $19.99 | per year |
| Drawing Games Gold - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Drawing Apps Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Drawing App - Low Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI Pad - 11 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI Pad - 17 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Popups | $16.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Premium | $22.99 | one-time |
| Drawing App - Premium Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| Drawing App One-time Purchase | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great drawing experience
- 👍 Friendly app introduction
- 💡 Ability to draw on photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with paywall
- 🔍 Limited color and brush options in free version
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and lack of clear exit options

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or not saving properly
- Undo/redo functionality not working as expected
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- More color and brush options
- Improved layering and editing tools
- Better save/load functionality
- Tutorials or in-app guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicTrace free?

MagicTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drawing ▫ free?

Drawing ▫ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MagicTrace or Drawing ▫?

Drawing ▫ is rated higher. MagicTrace averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Drawing ▫ averages 4.1 from 15K ratings.

### Do MagicTrace or Drawing ▫ have ads?

Neither MagicTrace nor Drawing ▫ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagicTrace or Drawing ▫?

MagicTrace ships an update fortnightly, and Drawing ▫ every 2 weeks. Most recently, MagicTrace was updated on June 3, 2026 and Drawing ▫ on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*