AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint

What it is

AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint is an art app that works as a tracing aid. You place your phone over a sheet of paper, the app shows a template through the camera, and you copy the lines by hand. It is listed under Art & Design, free to install, rated Everyone, first released on Play in June 2023 and updated on 2026-10-16. It has 10,000,000+ installs.

What it does well

The idea is easy to grasp. The listing names template categories including animals, cars, nature, food and anime. A built-in flashlight helps when lighting is poor. You can also make your own sketch and paint it, save the finished piece to the gallery, and share it with friends.

One feature is aimed at showing off your work. The app can film the whole drawing and painting session as a video. For someone who wants to post a time-lapse, that is a useful touch.

The listing says the app works on any surface and suits both experienced artists and beginners. It also promises you can learn to draw in three days. That is a sales line and cannot be checked from the data here.

Where it falls short

The rating of 4.1 comes from 850,804 ratings. Most are positive, with 65.5% at five stars and 11.7% at four. But 15.1% are one star, which is higher than the 2.2% at two stars and 5.6% at three. That kind of gap usually points to a split opinion, though the listing gives no reason.

The description is short and says nothing about purchases, subscriptions, ads or how many templates are free. A buyer should expect to find that out inside the app. It also does not say how many templates exist in total.

Who it suits

Beginners and casual doodlers who want a guide while they practice are the natural audience. Parents looking for a creative screen activity for children might also take a look, since the rating is Everyone, but the listing does not describe any kid-specific features. If you already draw well, a tracing tool may not add much.