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Best Paper Draw Tracing Apps

235+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best paper draw tracing apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 235+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Paper Draw Tracing

AR Tracing: Drawing by Tayasui#1

AR Tracing: Drawing by Tayasui by SKETCHES SRL

Trace, Sketch & Draw on Paper
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.4😞(2.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps artists trace and sketch designs using augmented reality. Learn drawing with step-by-step lessons and easily transform sketches into art by tracing images onto paper via your phone's camera. Customize lines, erase mistakes, and save or share your creations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for learning to draw
  • 🎨 Good for sketching and art
  • 💡 Allows searching for images to draw

Room to Improve

  • 🤑 Requires payment to access full features
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🤬 Misleading advertising about free features
AR Projector Tracing & Drawing#2

AR Projector Tracing & Drawing by Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl

Trace & Draw AI Photo on Paper
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.4😐(5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#79in 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 Paper Draw Tracing apps to explore

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Tracing Paper Draw & Paint
Tracing Paper Draw & Paint
Tracing Paper Draw & Paint
Draw like using Tracing Paper!
Free

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.

Draw over reference imagesAutomatic pen tool150+ colors
🔧 Utilities
(277)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
(623)
free with in-app purchases
6
AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint
AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint
AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint
Trace & Draw picture on paper
Free

Transform your phone into a drawing tool by projecting images onto surfaces for tracing and coloring. Explore a wide variety of templates and share your creations with friends. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to explore augmented reality art.

Project images for tracingTrace on paper or any surfaceColoring functionality
🎨 Graphics & Design
(84K)
free with in-app purchases
7
AR Sketch Anime: Trace Drawing
AR Sketch Anime: Trace Drawing
AR Sketch Anime: Trace Drawing
Trace & Draw picture on paper
Free

Transform your phone into a drawing tool using augmented reality. Trace templates or your own art, learn new techniques, and record your creative process. Perfect for all skill levels.

Trace AR templatesUpload and draw own artStep-by-step tutorials
🎨 Graphics & Design
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
8
AR Tracing: Anime Drawing
AR Tracing: Anime Drawing
AR Tracing: Anime Drawing
Trace & Draw picture or text
Free

Transform your phone into a tracing tool to draw any image onto paper. Use your camera or select from a library of images to trace and create artwork. Record time-lapse videos of your drawing process.

Trace images using camera outputDraw on paper with transparent overlaySelect from sample images
🔧 Utilities
(1.1K)
freemium
9
AR Drawing How to Draw Sketch
AR Drawing How to Draw Sketch
AR Drawing How to Draw Sketch
Trace & Paint picture on paper
Free

Learn to draw with interactive video lessons and augmented reality tracing. Project reference images onto paper to practice sketching, improve hand control, and build confidence. Offers structured guides for beginners to advanced artists across various popular themes.

AR tracing modeStep-by-step video lessonsStructured drawing guides
🎨 Graphics & Design
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Trace Table - Light Box
Trace Table - Light Box
Trace Table - Light Box
Ar Tracing Projector & Drawing
Free

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.

Digital light box for tracingAR image projectorOutline mode for clear lines
📷 Photo & Video
(8.2K)
subscription
11
Sketchbook®
Sketchbook®
Sketchbook®
Draw, paint, & sketch anywhere
Free

This app provides a professional-grade drawing and painting experience for artists and illustrators. It offers a natural drawing feel with customizable tools, layers, and guides for precision. Unlock advanced features like custom brushes and canvas resizing with an optional premium purchase.

Full complement of brush typesHighly customizable brushesGuides, rulers, and stroke tools
🎨 Graphics & Design
(220K)
free with in-app purchases
12
AR Draw: Tracing Paper Drawing
AR Draw: Tracing Paper Drawing
AR Draw: Tracing Paper Drawing
Draw Easy Trace to Sketch
Free

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.

Augmented reality drawing projectionTrace real-world images or gallery photosDiverse theme categories
🎨 Graphics & Design
(279)
free with in-app purchases
13
Trace Drawing App - Sketchify
Trace Drawing App - Sketchify
Trace Drawing App - Sketchify
Simply Draw Learn To Draw
Free

This app uses augmented reality and artificial intelligence to transform how you sketch and create art. Project images onto surfaces to trace, import your own photos, or generate art from text descriptions. It offers drawing lessons and tools to capture your creative process.

AR projection for tracingImport and trace personal imagesStep-by-step drawing lessons
🎨 Graphics & Design
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
14
AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Draw
AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Draw
AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Draw
Draw & Trace Picture on Paper
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
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Drawing Pad -
Drawing Pad -
Drawing Pad -
Easy Sketch, Draw, Digital Art
Free

Create sketches, doodles, and digital art with a variety of brushes, stamps, and effects. Features include a coloring book, video recording of your drawing process, and photo editing tools. Export your creations to physical products.

Sketching and doodling toolsDigital art creationColoring book with multiple categories
🎨 Graphics & Design
(99K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Art Tracer: Photo To Drawing
Art Tracer: Photo To Drawing
Art Tracer: Photo To Drawing
AR Sketch & Tracing Projector
Free

Transform photos into drawings with augmented reality projection. Trace images onto paper using your device's camera and a vast library of templates. Enhance your creations with advanced tools and share them with a community of artists.

AR Camera tracing500+ drawing templatesDraw on your own photos
🎨 Graphics & Design
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Sketchar: AR Drawing App
Sketchar: AR Drawing App
Sketchar: AR Drawing App
Learn how to draw with AR
Free

Learn to draw with augmented reality and AI-powered lessons. This app offers a comprehensive drawing tool, community contests, and personalized learning plans to enhance your artistic skills. Practice art to relieve stress and impress others with your creations.

Augmented Reality drawing guidanceAI-powered personalized learning plans550+ drawing lessons
🎨 Graphics & Design
(9.6K)
free with in-app purchases
18
PicTrace: AR Drawing & Sketch
PicTrace: AR Drawing & Sketch
PicTrace: AR Drawing & Sketch
Easy AR draw trace & paint
Free

Transform photos into traceable outlines and draw them using augmented reality. Explore sketch templates and record your creative process. Save and share your AR-enhanced artwork with ease.

AR drawing with camera projectionConvert photos into traceable sketchesLibrary of sketch templates
🎨 Graphics & Design
(48K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Drawsy: AR Draw for Sketching
Drawsy: AR Draw for Sketching
Drawsy: AR Draw for Sketching
Tracing and drawing pictures
Free

This app uses augmented reality to project images onto your paper, allowing you to trace them with precision. Select an image, position your paper, and then use your phone's camera to overlay the image for easy tracing. You can also record your drawing process and share your creations.

AR image projection for tracingBuilt-in image galleryPaper detection and alignment
🎬 Entertainment
(2.2K)
subscription
20
Sketch Anime: AR Trace & Draw
Sketch Anime: AR Trace & Draw
Sketch Anime: AR Trace & Draw
Draw & Trace Images on Paper
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)