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Android Apps > Art & Design > Tracing Paper - Light Box
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Tracing Paper - Light Box

by Csákvári Dávid · Art & Design · Free
On Google Play since September 2019 · Data updated 2026-11-12

Tracing Paper - Light Box is made and published by Csákvári Dávid. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Csákvári Dávid. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Csákvári Dávid and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopularLoved by users
Rating on Google Play
4.60
7,616 ratings
Installs
3.8 million
Last updated
September 1, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
35.0 MB

Tracing Paper - Light Box is popular, with 3.8 million installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 7,616 ratings. Its best ranking is #46 in Top Free, Art & Design in Mexico.

Official page on Google Play

Summary

Tracing Paper - Light Box enables turning on-screen images into physical tracings using a live overlay workflow. You can find a template, rotate, shrink, or zoom for precise alignment, then place real paper over the display to trace.

Pros & Cons

  • Intuitive screen-to-paper tracing workflow with templates
  • Precise alignment through rotate, zoom, and scale controls
  • Open-source accessibility with a public GitHub repository
  • Free to use with a large, active user base
  • Lacks AR drawing or advanced sketching features common in some competitors
  • Requires several sensitive permissions (e.g., CAMERA, SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW, WRITE_SETTINGS) which users should review for privacy and necessity

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Tracing Paper - Light Box for Android

★★★★★ Aneesa MP · Feb 15, 2026
Honestly, The beat tracing app out there! No ads, you can mirror images, rotare them and many more!
★★★★★ Savita Singh · Oct 5, 2025
This is a greate app for drawing which is difficult to draw. I have never found such a great app for tracing which can satisfy me. Its features make it good. I am happier than I finally trace difficult drawings in almost a minute 😌😇🤗😁📝
★★★★★ Evy Vielle · Jun 25, 2026
GOOD FOR TRACING PICTURE .USING THIS TO TRACE CUTE DOODLE TO MAKE PIN BADGE. ITS FREE GUYS . AND THE BEST PART IS NO ADSSSSSSSSS.
★☆☆☆☆ Ridhi Rupali · Feb 10, 2025
Worst tracing app ever I want to give - marking
★★☆☆☆ Cecília Alíz Juhász · Oct 24, 2026
Look into the requests of this app. It asks for permissions it should not ask for as a tracing app. It works as an app, though,that's why I'm giving the second star.
★☆☆☆☆ Ann Bennychen · Jan 20, 2025
20 jan 2025 It is not opening on my phone... I tried to uninstall and again I downloaded it but it's not working.... Pls try to fix the bug....

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Csákvári Dávid, from Google Play

“Copy an image from the screen to a physical paper.”

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Screenshots by Csákvári Dávid, from the Google Play listing
Description by Csákvári Dávid Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Copy an image from the screen to a physical paper. Find an image as a template. Rotate, shrink or zoom to find the perfect alignment. Lock the screen, put a paper over the display and start tracing.

Curious about the source code? Have a feature idea or found a bug? Check the app's GitHub repository here: https://github.com/dodie/tracing-paper-sketching

Recent changes:
Upgraded the app for the latest Android devices and Play Store requirements, with improved camera compatibility, edge-to- edge layout support, and stability fixes.
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
54
App size
35.0 MB
Needs Android
7.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Tracing Paper - Light Box

10 permissions · 54 libraries
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Trust & Safety: The app requests a mix of core and sensitive permissions (CAMERA, INTERNET, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, RECORD_AUDIO, SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW, VIBRATE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_SETTINGS, BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE). This aligns with its screen-overlay tracing workflow and template/image saving features. Users should review permission rationale, and the GitHub repository provides transparency and a venue for feedback.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.0.1
Launched
September 2019
  • Sep 1, 2026UpdateVersion 1.0.1
  • Jun 1, 2023Installs1,000,000+ installs
  • Apr 2, 2023Installs500,000+ installs
  • Dec 31, 2022UpdateVersion 1.0.0
  • May 21, 2022UpdateVersion 1.0.0
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
100 thousand
Per day
3.5 thousand
30-day average
Play install range
1+ million
Launched
September 2019

Installs over time

Tracing Paper - Light Box has been installed 3.8 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 3.5 thousand installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts
Highest rank
#46
Chart
Top Free
Art & Design
Country
Mexico

Google Play Rankings for Tracing Paper - Light Box

Top rankings

Rank Country Category List
92 Japan Art & Design Top Free
46 Mexico Art & Design Top Free
53 Spain Art & Design Top Free
177 United States Art & Design Top Free
166 Canada Art & Design Top Free
91 Russia Art & Design Top Free
187 Germany Art & Design Top Free
114 Iran Art & Design Top Free
165 United Kingdom Art & Design Top Free
170 Denmark Art & Design Top Free
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Ranking history in Japan

About the app and developer

About Tracing Paper - Light Box

Tracing Paper - Light Box is an art & design app developed by Csákvári Dávid.

How many times has Tracing Paper - Light Box been installed?

Tracing Paper - Light Box has been installed 3.8 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 100 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 art & design apps.

What is the rating of Tracing Paper - Light Box?

Tracing Paper - Light Box is rated 4.60 out of 5 stars, based on 7.6 thousand ratings.

Is Tracing Paper - Light Box free?

Tracing Paper - Light Box is free. The app size is 35.05 MB. The latest version available is 1.0.1. The last update was on September 1, 2026.

What are the requirements for Tracing Paper - Light Box?

Tracing Paper - Light Box requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2019.

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Developer information for Csákvári Dávid

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dodiehun@gmail.com

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