Best Photo Projection Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 249+ photo projection apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Photo Projection Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Tracing ProjectorTracing ProjectorFree3.8★ (2.3K)NoYesSep 2026
2Epson iProjectionEpson iProjectionFree4.3★ (3.4K)NoNoSep 2026
3ProjectX - Projection MappingProjectX - Projection MappingFree4.6★ (47)NoYesSep 2026
4SurfaBeam - Projection MappingSurfaBeam - Projection MappingFree3.6★ (17)NoYesSep 2026
5Redrawing Reality - AI mappingRedrawing Reality - AI mappingFreeNoYesSep 2026
6Viso - Projection MappingViso - Projection MappingFree3.6★ (11)NoYesSep 2026
7PopPic - 3D Photo CameraPopPic - 3D Photo CameraFree4.8★ (27K)NoYesSep 2026
8Epson Projection StudioEpson Projection StudioFree4.8★ (16)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Photo Projection

Tracing Projector#1

Tracing Projector by Photility

Augmented Reality Drawing Tool
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.8😞(2.3K 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
  • 💡 Innovative AR features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Image drifts and moves around
  • ⏱️ Limited free drawing time
  • 🔒 Difficult to lock image in place
  • 💸 Forced to pay for full functionality
  • 🤯 Frustrating and buggy
4.3😞(3.4K ratings)
Free
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Wirelessly project your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch screen, documents, and photos to a compatible Epson projector. Easily connect by scanning a QR code, and even annotate projected images. Supports up to 50 devices and simultaneous screen displays.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Wireless connectivity
  • 💡 Helpful for presentations
  • 🔒 Secure connection

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🚫 Limited functionality
  • 🚫 No video streaming
  • 🚫 No screen mirroring

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FAQ about Photo Projection

What are the best photo projection apps for iPhone?
Tracing Projector tops our photo projection apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.8-star average from 2.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top photo projection apps we rank are free to download, including Tracing Projector and Epson iProjection.
Tracing Projector has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ photo projection apps 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.