Camera Lucida™ Downloads & RevenueCamera Lucida™: AR Drawing · App Store
Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing is #11 in Graphics & Design Paid in United States and charting in 16 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing update history & changes
Last change · 16 events since 20 Mar 2010Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 15 events in the last 12 months
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing entered the top 100Top Grossing · Graphics & Design · AU
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing charting in a new countryNetherlands
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing new best rank in the overall chart: #102Top Paid · All Apps · MX
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing charting in a new countryMexico
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing entered the top 10Top Paid · Graphics & Design · GB
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing entered the top 100Top Grossing · Graphics & Design · IT
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing entered the top 10Top Paid · Graphics & Design · DE
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing entered the top 10Top Paid · Graphics & Design · AU
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing charting in a new countrySweden
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing entered the top 10 in 2 chartsTop Paid · Graphics & Design · CA · Top Paid · Graphics & Design · FR
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing new best rank in the overall chart: #127Top Paid · All Apps · CA
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing entered the top 10Top Paid · Graphics & Design · KR
- 📈Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing entered the top 100Top Grossing · Graphics & Design · KR
- 🆕Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing first spotted by AppInsider#25 in Top Paid · Graphics & Design · United Kingdom
- 🆕Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Graphics & Design PaidCamera Lucida™: AR Drawing at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A one-time purchase augmented reality tool that superimposes reference images onto physical drawing surfaces to assist artists in sketching and painting. The app maintains strong visibility in the paid Graphics & Design category across major markets, ranking as high as #3 in France and #7 in the US.
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Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing declares it collects no data at all — the rarest and most private label on the App Store.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Graphics & DesignPaid | #11 |
 France | Graphics & DesignPaid | #3 |
| United Kingdom | Graphics & DesignPaid | #20 |
 Germany | Graphics & DesignPaid | #19 |
 China | Graphics & DesignPaid | #38 |
 Brazil | Graphics & DesignPaid | #13 |
 Japan | Graphics & DesignPaid | #44 |
 Australia | Graphics & DesignPaid | #14 |
 South Korea | Graphics & DesignPaid | #23 |
 Italy | Graphics & DesignPaid | #14 |
 India | Graphics & DesignPaid | #19 |
 Canada | Graphics & DesignPaid | #22 |
 Indonesia | Graphics & DesignPaid | #15 |
 Russia | Graphics & DesignPaid | #22 |
 Saudi Arabia | Graphics & DesignPaid | #20 |
 United Arab Emirates | Graphics & DesignPaid | #18 |
Apps near Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing on the chart
Graphics & Design Paid, around #11.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the app as a superior drawing aid that significantly improves accuracy and saves time for artists of all skill levels. While most find it easy to use with excellent support, some new users struggle with the learning curve, interface consistency, and physical setup requirements.
Mostly positive (88% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being useful. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Features & content: “Thank you, Camera Lucida, for such a great tool!”
- Useful: “The in app purchase sounds helpful”
- Price & subscription: “Best money ever spent on an app”
- Ease of use: “Very Easy to use and makes short work of big projects!”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I wish I could get my money back”
- Crashes & bugs: “Just stole money this program is not working 👎”
About Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing
One-Time Purchase: No subscriptions! Buy it once and use on your devices.
Enhance Your Art Skills: Whether you're sketching with a pencil or painting with a brush, Camera Lucida™ helps you become a better artist.
Unmatched Functionality: With 12+ years of development, Camera Lucida™ offers features that no competitor can match. Create stunning physical art using your iPhone or iPad's camera. Simply point your device at your drawing surface, and watch the screen to see your reference image superimposed over your work. It's more versatile than a light table, better than a projector, and easier to use than a traditional Camera Lucida™.
How It Works: Place your iPhone or iPad between your eyes and your drawing surface. The app shows a virtual image on your screen, guiding your hand as you draw. This clever method makes it easy and fun to create detailed art.
Top Features:
• Buy it once for lifetime use.
• Advanced Image Filters: See with an artist's eye.
• Zoom in Lock: For ultra detailed drawing.
• Session Save & Restore: Automatically realign your camera, sketch, and reference image.
• Full Color Palette Control: Use your own paints, markers, and more.
• Camera Adjustments: Use your device camera and adjust for different setups manually or with an in-app purchase to auto-adjust.
• Time-Lapsed Recordings: Share your drawing process on social media.
• Advanced Tools: Vertical split screen sliders, timed image fading, and more.
• Video Tutorials: Watch tutorials within the app or on YouTube.
• Comprehensive User Manual: Accessible from within the app.
• Reliable Customer Support: Plus, an active user community for inspiration.
• External USB Camera Support: For USB-C equipped iPads running iOS 17.
Easy Setup: Secure your iPhone or iPad above your drawing surface using common household items like a stack of books or a vase. Tutorials are included to help you get started.
Contact: For any questions or support, email [email protected].
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