# Cupixel: Photo Tracing App

> Trace, Learn & Create Art

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1250853688](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1250853688)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1250853688`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cupixel
- **Category:** Graphics & Design
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (1,654 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.16.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2017-07-06
- **Size:** 88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cupixel-photo-tracing-app/id1250853688)
- **Website:** [https://cupixel.com](https://cupixel.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cupixel.com/privacy-policy/](https://cupixel.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Cupixel** is a photo tracing and art learning app that helps beginners turn photos and thousands of free designs into real artwork. Trace outlines onto paper, canvas, shoes, cookies, wood, cards, and other surfaces, then add your own colors, details, and style.

Learn at your own pace with hundreds of artist-led classes covering drawing, sketching, watercolor, acrylic painting, comics, journaling, and hand-lettering. Create personalized pet portraits, handmade gifts, home decor, custom accessories, and more. Cupixel also supports timelapse recording, community sharing, and optional physical art kits.

## Rankings

- #45,085 — Overall

## Review summary

Cupixel’s AR tracing and artist-led tutorials help beginners build confidence and create impressive art, while a supportive community and live classes keep users engaged. The main drawbacks are price and access limits due to the subscription model, along with occasional glitches and onboarding/payment frustrations. Overall, many users view it as a fun, transformative tool for artists of all levels, despite cost and reliability caveats.

### Pros

- AR tracing makes drawing easier and yields impressive results, especially for beginners.
- Comprehensive tutorials and live classes from real artists help you improve quickly.
- Supportive community and responsive human customer support.
- Fun, easy-to-use experience that boosts confidence and encourages sharing your art.

### Cons

- Subscription-based pricing with limited free features and noticeable paywalls.
- Occasional glitches or calibration issues that disrupt tracing.
- Onboarding/payment issues reported by some users (membership problems, trial confusion).
- Perceived gap between advertised capabilities and what’s accessible without paying.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1250853688)