Overview

Features & Capabilities

A simple tracing table app for drawing pictures and photos on paper

"Tracing Mat" is an app for using your iPad or iPhone as a light table. After displaying the image you want to copy on the app, place the copy destination paper on it and trace the image that can be seen through under the paper. It is also possible to prepare the manuscript on paper, stack the copy destination paper on it, place it on the screen, and illuminate it from below with this application.

[How to use] Tap the “gear” button on the upper right to enter the setting mode. In the setting mode, add the image to be displayed with the “+” button or "Camera" button at the bottom left. You can also add text using the "T" button. Tapping a displayed or text highlights it with a yellow frame; in this state, you can move it by dragging, or zoom in and out using a pinch gesture. Images and text can also be flipped or rotated, while text can be edited or have its styling modified. The screen brightness can be adjusted with the slider bar at the bottom right. When you tap the “left arrow” button on the upper left to exit the setting mode, the displayed image will be fixed, so place a piece of paper from the top of the screen and trace it.

[Caution]

  • I think it is easier to see the image under the paper if the room is darkened a little.
  • Attach a protective film, etc., to prevent the display from being scratched during copying.
  • Please use this application at your own risk. We do not take any responsibility for the disadvantage caused by using this application.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Yoko Nishimura
Rating:
3.80
(23)
0.10
Version:
1.16 Last updated: 2026-06-28
Version code:
887539859
Creation date:
2020-02-06
Compatible devices:
Size:
4.93MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-09
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Yoko Nishimura
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tracingmat/id1497442654
Website:
https://uchinolanlan.net/TracingMat/

User Reviews

TracingMat is praised for its simplicity, brightness control, image locking, and lightbox style tracing. It serves as a lightweight tool to trace digital linework onto paper. The main drawbacks are intrusive ads and a desire for an ad-free option, plus occasional UI confusion and interruptions that can pull focus from the drawing. Overall, it’s a straightforward, useful tracing aid if you can tolerate ads and a small learning curve.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use for basic tracing tasks
  • Adjustable screen brightness (and zoom) improves visibility while tracing
  • Images can be locked in place to keep drawings steady
  • Functions as a lightweight lightbox for tracing from digital to traditional media
  • Free to use without a mandatory subscription, though ads are present
Cons
  • Intrusive ads disrupt usage, including a bottom banner that opens webpages when touched, with many users wanting an ad free option
  • Ads interfere with tracing and some users would pay to remove them with a one-time fee
  • Unclear onboarding and limited on-screen controls make it hard to start tracing
  • Occasional interruptions where the app switches focus to other apps
Recent reviews
Good and helping me trace good
by An*****, 2026-07-09

I’m trying to trace but all it does is move 2 / 5
by St*****, 2026-06-09
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