Best Lightbox Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

LightBox Expo is the household name in lightbox, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Lightbox Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1LightBox ExpoLightBox ExpoFree4.4★ (24)NoNoOct 2026
2Trace Table - Light BoxTrace Table - Light BoxFree4.4★ (11K)NoYesNov 2026
3TracingMatTracingMatFree3.6★ (27)YesNoOct 2026
4Lightroom Photo Editor & VideoLightroom Photo Editor & VideoFree4.8★ (339K)NoYesNov 2026
5Screen Light ColorScreen Light ColorFree4.5★ (495)NoYesOct 2026
6Lightbox draw - tracing paperLightbox draw - tracing paperFree4.3★ (255)YesYesOct 2026
7Sensory Light BoxSensory Light Box$3.994.3★ (9)NoNoOct 2026
8LightBox - Selfie & Fill LightLightBox - Selfie & Fill LightFree—NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Lightbox

LightBox Expo#1

LightBox Expo by LightBox Expo LLC

The Official App
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.4(24 ratings)
Free
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This app connects artists in the entertainment industry, offering a mobile guide to events, exhibitors, and programming. Plan your weekend, navigate the venue with maps, and discover your favorite creators. It aims to inspire and elevate artistic careers.

Trace Table - Light Box#2

Trace Table - Light Box by WHATSTICKER APPS SRL

Ar Tracing Projector & Drawing
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.4😊(11K 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

  • 🚀 No ads
  • 🔒 Screen lock feature
  • 👍 Helpful for beginners and artists
  • 👍 Allows using own photos
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Bright screen for tracing
  • 👍 Useful for various purposes (drawing, embroidery, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paid features/subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with the app
  • 🐛 Difficulty moving/resizing the image
  • 🐛 Unexpected behavior when using undo/reverse functions
TracingMat#3

TracingMat by Yoko Nishimura

A simple light table app
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.6(27 ratings)
FreeAds
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Transform your device into a digital light table for tracing. Display an image and overlay your paper to easily copy designs. Adjust brightness, zoom, and rotate for optimal tracing conditions.

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FAQ about Lightbox

What are the best lightbox apps for iPhone?
LightBox Expo tops our lightbox apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 24 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top lightbox apps we rank are free to download, including LightBox Expo and Trace Table - Light Box.
LightBox Expo has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ lightbox apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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