Best Free Drawing Apps Projector

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free drawing apps projector list covers 246+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free Drawing Apps Projector (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Tracing ProjectorTracing ProjectorFree3.8★ (2.2K)NoYesAug 2026
2How to Draw: Drawing ProjectorHow to Draw: Drawing ProjectorFree4.5★ (98)NoYesAug 2026
3AR Projector Tracing & DrawingAR Projector Tracing & DrawingFree4.4★ (6.2K)YesYesAug 2026
4Painter Eye: AR Drawing AppPainter Eye: AR Drawing AppFree4.6★ (6.1K)YesYesAug 2026
5AR Trace Projector & SketchAR Trace Projector & SketchFree4.2★ (432)YesYesAug 2026
6AR Drawing – Tracing ProjectorAR Drawing – Tracing ProjectorFree4.6★ (1.1K)NoYesAug 2026
7AR Projector HQ Tracing CinemaAR Projector HQ Tracing CinemaFree3.9★ (241)YesYesAug 2026
8AR Drawing: Easy Sketch & DrawAR Drawing: Easy Sketch & DrawFree4.6★ (710)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Drawing Apps Projector

Tracing Projector#1

Tracing Projector by Photility

Augmented Reality Drawing Tool
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.8😞(2.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app acts as a portable drawing tool, allowing you to trace any image onto paper using augmented reality. Enhance your drawing skills, create unique artwork, and share your progress through video recordings.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for tracing and sketching
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • ⭐ Useful app overall
  • 🎨 Improves drawing skills

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Image drifts and moves around
  • ⏱️ Limited free drawing time
  • 🔒 Difficult to lock image in place
How to Draw: Drawing Projector#2

How to Draw: Drawing Projector by Omar Ahmed

Trace & Draw picture on paper
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.5(98 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform any flat surface into a canvas for tracing projected images using augmented reality. Import your own photos or use templates to sketch detailed artwork with adjustable settings. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike to bring creative ideas to life.

AR Projector Tracing & Drawing#3

AR Projector Tracing & Drawing by Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl

Trace & Draw AI Photo on Paper
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.4😐(6.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#70in Graphics & Design
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This app helps users improve their drawing and sketching skills by projecting images onto paper for tracing. It offers AR anchoring, a light table feature, digital drawing tools, guided lessons, and progress tracking to inspire creativity and skill development.

What We Love

  • 🔓 Free to use
  • ⭐ Helpful for improving drawing skills
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions required
  • 🎨 Provides templates and tools for drawing

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Certain features like camera mode require paid subscription
  • 🙄 Excessive ads and pop-ups
  • 🤔 Unclear on free vs. paid functionality

More Free Drawing Apps Projector apps to explore

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Painter Eye: AR Drawing App
Painter Eye: AR Drawing App
Painter Eye: AR Drawing App
AR Projector Trace on Paper
Free

This app transforms your iPhone into a drawing canvas, offering a variety of brushes and stencils. It utilizes augmented reality to let you trace real-world images directly on your screen, making complex drawing accessible and portable.

Augmented reality tracingBuilt-in brushes and canvasesImage parameter adjustment (rotation, size, transparency)
🎨 Graphics & Design
(6.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
AR Trace Projector & Sketch
AR Trace Projector & Sketch
AR Trace Projector & Sketch
Trace Drawing - How To Draw
Free

Easily trace and sketch any image onto various surfaces using your phone's camera. Perfect for beginners, this app guides you through creating detailed artwork, from portraits to crafts, with projection-based tools and smart alignment.

Trace on any surfaceLearn sketching fasterSmart alignment for accuracy
🎨 Graphics & Design
(432)
free with in-app purchases
6
AR Drawing – Tracing Projector
AR Drawing – Tracing Projector
AR Drawing – Tracing Projector
Draw Art with Smart Sketcher
Free

Learn and create art using augmented reality. Project images onto surfaces to trace and practice drawing techniques. Access a vast library of images and guided lessons, and share your creations with a global community.

Augmented Reality DrawingTripod Drawing ModeLarge Drawing Library
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1.1K)
subscription
7
AR Projector HQ Tracing Cinema
AR Projector HQ Tracing Cinema
AR Projector HQ Tracing Cinema
HD Projection, AR Drawing App!
Free

Experience augmented reality with this app, allowing you to watch videos, play AR games, and create 3D drawings in your own space. It also includes a guide to build your own projector.

AR video projectionInteractive AR games3D augmented reality drawing
🎬 Entertainment
(241)
free with in-app purchases
8
AR Drawing: Easy Sketch & Draw
AR Drawing: Easy Sketch & Draw
AR Drawing: Easy Sketch & Draw
Trace & Draw picture on paper
Free

Transform your phone into a tracing tool. Select an image, make it transparent, and sketch it by viewing it through your device's camera. Perfect for aspiring artists and hobbyists.

Trace images with ARUse camera roll imagesAdjust image transparency
🎨 Graphics & Design
(710)
free
9
Tracing Projector Draw Easy
Tracing Projector Draw Easy
Tracing Projector Draw Easy
Sketch Easily with Your Camera
Free

Transform your camera into a tracing tool to easily sketch images onto paper. Select from a library or upload your own photos, adjust them for clarity, and trace with precision. Ideal for artists of all skill levels looking to practice and enhance their drawing abilities.

Camera-assisted tracingAI Sketch image generationImport images from gallery
🎨 Graphics & Design
(640)
free with in-app purchases
10
Drawing Projector Lite
Drawing Projector Lite
Drawing Projector Lite
Trace Photos & Sketches
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
11
Tracer: Trace Drawing Camera
Tracer: Trace Drawing Camera
Tracer: Trace Drawing Camera
Learn to Draw & Trace Photos
Free

Transform your phone into a digital tracing tool to practice drawing and recreate images. Import photos, adjust opacity, and trace directly onto paper. Features step-by-step tutorials to help beginners learn drawing.

Import images from photo library or cameraAdjust image opacity for tracingTrace directly onto paper
🎨 Graphics & Design
(59)
subscription
12
AR Drawing Sketch: Draw, Trace
AR Drawing Sketch: Draw, Trace
AR Drawing Sketch: Draw, Trace
Paper Copy Image Projector App
Free

Transform your ideas into art by using generated or uploaded images as a projector for drawing. This app simplifies the process of accurately reproducing details onto paper, making it accessible for all skill levels.

Image generation toolsPhoto upload for tracingDrawing projector function
🎨 Graphics & Design
(4)
free with in-app purchases
13
How to Draw, Step by step
How to Draw, Step by step
How to Draw, Step by step
Ardrawing, shadow draw, simply
Free

Learn to draw with this app that uses your phone's camera as a projector. Transform photos into sketches, create stickers, and even generate AI-powered drawing ideas from text descriptions. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.

Camera projector for drawingAI-powered sketch generatorPhoto to sketch conversion
📚 Education
(2.6K)
subscription
14
AR Drawing - Learn How to Draw
AR Drawing - Learn How to Draw
AR Drawing - Learn How to Draw
AI Sketch Book Trace Workout
Free

Learn to draw and paint using augmented reality technology. This app provides a projector-like experience to trace sketches from various categories, helping you improve your artistic skills. Record your drawing process and share your creations.

Augmented reality drawingTrace sketches with AR projectorMultiple drawing categories
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Trace Drawing with Camera App
Trace Drawing with Camera App
Trace Drawing with Camera App
Tracing Paper Sketching Smart
Free

Transform any surface into your canvas with augmented reality. Trace existing artwork or your own images, adjust them for perfect sketching, and record your creative process. Features AI image generation and a vast library of topics.

Trace artwork or personal imagesAdjust image transparency and contrastRecord drawing process
🎨 Graphics & Design
(35)
free with in-app purchases
16
Smart Phone Sketcher Drawing
Smart Phone Sketcher Drawing
Smart Phone Sketcher Drawing
Ai Projector Eye Paper Copy AR
Free

Transform your phone into a projection tool to easily trace and draw images. Project any photo onto a surface and follow along with adjustable settings for a guided drawing experience. Ideal for learning, practicing, and creative projects.

Real-time image projectionAccurate tracing on surfacesConvert photos to outlines
🎨 Graphics & Design
(543)
subscription
17
AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Draw
AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Draw
AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Draw
Simple AR Draw & Art Projector
Free

This app uses augmented reality to project images onto paper for tracing, offering guided lessons and real-time feedback to improve drawing skills. It's designed for artists of all levels, from beginners building fundamentals to experienced artists refining their techniques.

AR tracing projectionGuided drawing lessonsReal-time feedback
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Smart Drawing Projector
Smart Drawing Projector
Smart Drawing Projector
by Shenzhen Le Workshop Technology Co., Ltd.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
AR Sketch: Picture To Drawing
AR Sketch: Picture To Drawing
AR Sketch: Picture To Drawing
Drawing Pad, Learn How To Draw
Free

This app uses augmented reality to project images onto paper, allowing users to easily trace and create drawings. Explore various art categories or upload your own designs to learn and practice drawing.

Augmented reality projection for tracingUpload personal designs and photosBrowse art categories (anime, animals, cars)
🎬 Entertainment
(227)
free with in-app purchases
20
Tracing projector & Lightbox
Tracing projector & Lightbox
Tracing projector & Lightbox
Painter eye & Trace drawing
Free

Easily learn to draw by tracing images from your phone onto paper. Superimpose any picture from the app's catalog or your gallery onto your camera view, adjust transparency, and redraw with augmented reality. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Image tracing via smartphone cameraApp catalog and phone gallery image importAdjustable image transparency
🎨 Graphics & Design
(11)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Drawing Apps Projector

What are the best free drawing apps projector for iPhone?
Tracing Projector tops our free drawing apps projector ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.8-star average from 2.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Tracing Projector has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ free drawing apps projector on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app functions as a portable drawing and composition tool. It allows users to project any image onto a surface for tracing, similar to using a sheet of tracing paper. You can choose images from the app's library, take a photo, or use your own images to trace onto paper.
Key features include tracing any image using augmented reality, applying filters to enhance photos for easier tracing, and recording your drawing process in time-lapse or normal speed. It also offers a 'Light Table' mode for direct screen tracing and a 'Handheld Mode' with AR for steady tracing on supported devices.