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Best Light Trace Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good light trace apps. We benchmark 231+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Light Trace Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Trace Table - Light BoxTrace Table - Light BoxFree4.4β˜… (10K)NoYesSep 2026
2Lightbox Trace: Draw on PaperLightbox Trace: Draw on PaperFreeβ€”NoYesSep 2026
3Light TabletLight TabletFree5.0β˜… (1)NoNoJul 2026
4Tracing ProjectorTracing ProjectorFree3.8β˜… (2.3K)NoYesSep 2026
5TraceBoardTraceBoardFreeβ€”NoNoJun 2026
6EasyProject: Trace any imageEasyProject: Trace any imageFree5.0β˜… (1)YesNoSep 2026
7CalcaLightCalcaLightFreeβ€”NoYesJun 2026
8AR Draw: LightingAR Draw: LightingFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Light Trace

Trace Table - Light Box#1

Trace Table - Light Box by WHATSTICKER APPS SRL

Ar Tracing Projector & Drawing
Editor's Choice
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.4😊(10K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a digital light box and AR projector for tracing drawings, photos, and artwork. It offers features like adjustable brightness, outline mode, and digital painting tools to aid your creative process.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ No ads
  • πŸ”’ Screen lock feature
  • πŸ‘ Helpful for beginners and artists
  • πŸ‘ Allows using own photos
  • πŸ‘ Simple and easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Bright screen for tracing
  • πŸ‘ Useful for various purposes (drawing, embroidery, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Paid features/subscription required for full functionality
  • πŸ› Occasional crashes or issues with the app
  • πŸ› Difficulty moving/resizing the image
  • πŸ› Unexpected behavior when using undo/reverse functions

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FAQ about Light Trace

What are the best light trace apps for iPhone?
Trace Table - Light Box tops our light trace apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 10K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 18 of the top light trace apps we rank are free to download, including Trace Table - Light Box and Lightbox Trace: Draw on Paper.
Trace Table - Light Box has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 231+ light trace apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Trace Table functions as a digital light box and AR projector, allowing you to trace drawings, photos, and other artwork directly on your device. It also includes digital painting tools for creating art from scratch.
Key features include maximizing screen brightness for visibility, an outline mode to enhance lines, AR projection capabilities, digital painting tools with various brushes, and options to resize, move, rotate, and flip artwork.