TraceOverlay: AR Tracing
AR tracing for artists
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Try the included Mona Lisa tracing demo with every precision tool. Upgrade once to import personal photos and keep a private on-device reference shelf.
Trace images onto paper with the camera you already carry.
TraceOverlay places a reference over your live camera view, turning your iPhone or iPad into a practical tracing lightbox for drawing, painting, lettering, murals, and art study.
TRY THE INCLUDED DEMO
TraceOverlay includes a Mona Lisa tracing demo so you can use the live camera and every precision tool without an account or purchase.
TRACE WITH PRECISION
• Move, scale, and rotate the reference over your drawing surface
• Adjust image and camera opacity independently
• Lock the layout to prevent accidental movement
• Use the alignment grid to check proportions
• Mirror a reference when needed
• Hide the controls for a clean tracing view
FIND THE LINES THAT MATTER
Use edge detection, grayscale, contrast, brightness, saturation, and invert controls to create a clearer guide.
UPGRADE FOR YOUR OWN REFERENCES
The optional one-time Unlock upgrade adds personal photo import and a private on-device reference shelf. It is not a subscription and does not renew. The App Store shows the localized price before purchase.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Camera frames and selected reference images are processed on your device and are not uploaded to TraceOverlay. No TraceOverlay account is required.
MADE FOR CREATIVE WORK
TraceOverlay is designed for artists, illustrators, lettering practitioners, muralists, art students, and hobbyists who want a portable tracing aid without extra projection hardware.
Open the included demo, frame your paper, and start tracing.
Ratings & Reviews
Line detail adjustments now stay responsive while you drag the slider. We also removed the testing shield shortcut from the tracing toolbar.
The developer, ThoughtBubble Development, LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Other Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- ThoughtBubble Development, LLC
- Size
- 11 MB
- Category
- Graphics & Design
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Unlock $6.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 ThoughtBubble Development, LLC