Best Paper Draw Tracing Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

The best paper draw tracing apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 244+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top Paper Draw Tracing Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Papercopy: Trace & DrawPapercopy: Trace & DrawFree2.8★ (4)YesYesOct 2026
2Tracing Paper Draw & PaintTracing Paper Draw & PaintFree3.9★ (291)NoYesOct 2026
3AR Draw: Tracing Paper DrawingAR Draw: Tracing Paper DrawingFree4.3★ (293)NoYesOct 2026
4Photo Trace & Draw - TracelyPhoto Trace & Draw - TracelyFree4.5★ (26)YesYesOct 2026
5Pic Draw: Photo Trace & DrawPic Draw: Photo Trace & DrawFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
6Lightbox draw - tracing paperLightbox draw - tracing paperFree4.3★ (255)YesYesOct 2026
7Trace Drawing with Camera AppTrace Drawing with Camera AppFree4.3★ (37)YesYesOct 2026
8AR Tracing: Anime DrawingAR Tracing: Anime DrawingFree4.6★ (1.1K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Paper Draw Tracing

Tracing Paper Draw & Paint#2

Tracing Paper Draw & Paint by Kozo Terai

Draw like using Tracing Paper!
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.9😐(291 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily draw by overlaying reference images, mimicking the experience of using tracing paper. Features automatic pen tools, extensive color palettes, and the ability to animate your creations. Save and re-edit your artwork, even preserving transparency.

What We Love

  • 💡 Allows tracing of images directly on the app
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Great for quick sketching and tracing
  • 💡 Useful for gaining muscle memory when tracing patterns

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches, especially when saving or exiting the app
  • 🐛 Pencil/finger placement not aligned with the tracing
  • 🔧 Limited functionality (e.g., no brush size adjustment, no shading tools)
  • 🔧 Buttons/controls can get in the way of drawing
AR Draw: Tracing Paper Drawing#3

AR Draw: Tracing Paper Drawing by Hue Le Thi Thu

Draw Easy Trace to Sketch
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.3😞(293 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your phone into a drawing tool that uses augmented reality to project images onto any surface. Trace real-world photos or select from a diverse collection to create unique artwork. Record your progress and save your masterpieces within the app.

What We Love

  • 👍 Amazing drawing experience
  • 💡 Innovative AR drawing feature
  • 👍 Great for beginners
  • 👍 Becomes an artist

Room to Improve

  • 💰 High cost for features
  • 💰 Most content is premium
  • 💰 Ridiculous to pay for uploads
  • 💰 Cannot draw without paying
  • 💰 App makes you pay to progress
  • 💰 Limited free drawings
  • 💰 90% of content requires payment
  • 💰 Kicks out after a few days
  • 💰 Purchased pro still doesn't work
  • 💰 Cannot draw without paying
  • 💰 Step-by-step drawings are not free
  • 💰 App tries to make you pay quickly
  • 💰 Annoying pop-ups
  • 💰 Difficult and strange app

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FAQ about Paper Draw Tracing

What are the best paper draw tracing apps for iPhone?
Papercopy: Trace & Draw tops our paper draw tracing apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 2.8-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top paper draw tracing apps we rank are free to download, including Papercopy: Trace & Draw and Tracing Paper Draw & Paint.
Papercopy: Trace & Draw shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 244+ paper draw tracing apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.