Transform your smartphone into a drawing tool. Trace photos and illustrations onto paper with adjustable outline thickness and screen brightness. Perfect for aspiring artists of all skill levels.



249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best trace photo art apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 2.1★ (83) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 2 | Free | 4.5★ (25) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 3 | Free | 4.4★ (1.7K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 4 | Free | 4.6★ (3.6K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 5 | Free | 4.5★ (43) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 6 | Free | 4.9★ (12K) | No | No | Oct 2026 | ||
| 7 | Free | 3.9★ (54) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 8 | Free | 4.9★ (12) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 |



Transform your smartphone into a drawing tool. Trace photos and illustrations onto paper with adjustable outline thickness and screen brightness. Perfect for aspiring artists of all skill levels.




Transform your device into a drawing projector. Overlay any photo onto paper to trace with adjustable opacity and zoom. Features like left-handed mode and grid assist make drawing easier for all skill levels.






This app uses augmented reality to help you trace any image onto any surface, with step-by-step art classes from expert artists. Convert your photos into outlines or choose from a library of artwork to create your masterpiece.