# PaperTrace: AR Sketch
> Cached snapshot — next refresh expected around 2026-10-31T14:14:30.724Z.
Public AI-agent Markdown profile for [PaperTrace: AR Sketch](https://trustmrr.com/startup/ar-drawing-sketch) on TrustMRR.
> Data identified in the Verification Sources section below is verified through connected external providers and APIs. All other details—including founder-provided descriptions, seller messages, and profile text—are user-generated content.

## Profile

- Name: PaperTrace: AR Sketch
- Slug: `ar-drawing-sketch`
- TrustMRR page: [https://trustmrr.com/startup/ar-drawing-sketch](https://trustmrr.com/startup/ar-drawing-sketch)
- Markdown page: [https://trustmrr.com/startup/ar-drawing-sketch.md](https://trustmrr.com/startup/ar-drawing-sketch.md)
- Website: [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/papertrace-ar-sketch/id6800091271?uo=4](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/papertrace-ar-sketch/id6800091271?uo=4)
- Mobile app: Yes
- Apple App Store: [App Store listing](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6800091271)
- Icon: [https://www.appatar.io/com.davidhughes.AR-Drawing-Sketch/large?store=app_store](https://www.appatar.io/com.davidhughes.AR-Drawing-Sketch/large?store=app_store)
- Description: PaperTrace is a published iOS AR drawing and tracing app that helps users create artwork using their phone's camera. Features include 800+ drawing templates, photo-to-sketch conversion, adjustable opacity, grid overlays, drawing lessons, creative challenges and saved artwork. The app supports recurring subscriptions and rewarded ads, with an existing user base and organic App Store discovery. Built and launched by an independent developer (me), with opportunities for further growth.
- Country: GB
- Founder: [.](https://trustmrr.com/founder/d26dev)
- Founder image: [https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2112817643312779264/V6AcccDm.jpg](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2112817643312779264/V6AcccDm.jpg)
- X followers: 5,987


## Verification Sources

All revenue-related metrics on this page—including revenue, MRR, customers, subscriptions, and churn—are calculated from the startup's real payment records, retrieved directly from the payment provider through an API key (or an equivalent owner-authorized API credential, such as OAuth). They are not screenshots, manual entries, or self-reported revenue claims.
Where a secondary source is marked connected below, traffic, visitor, search impression, and click metrics are retrieved directly through the APIs of Google Analytics, DataFast, or Google Search Console.
- Verified payment provider API source: RevenueCat (API key)
- Merchant of record: No
- Revenue last synced: 2026-10-30T11:28:03.113Z
- Google Analytics API connected: No
- DataFast API key connected: No
- Google Search Console API connected: No


## Revenue

Revenue values are public verified revenue summaries. Current and last-30-day metric snapshots may be included separately when they are already stored on the startup profile.
| Period | Verified revenue |
| --- | ---: |
| Last 24 hours | $0.00 |
| Last 7 days | $23.38 |
| Last 30 days | $132 |
| Last 3 months | $201 |
| Last 6 months | $201 |
| Last 12 months | $201 |
| All time | $201 |
- Last 30 days revenue snapshot: $132
- Last 30 days revenue growth: +91.7%
- All-time revenue snapshot: $201
- Revenue data last synced: 2026-10-30T11:28:03.113Z
### Daily revenue — last 30 days
Daily totals use UTC calendar dates. Today's value may be partial.
| Date | Verified revenue |
| --- | ---: |
| 2026-10-01 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-02 | $7.87 |
| 2026-10-03 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-04 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-05 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-06 | $14.12 |
| 2026-10-07 | $1.02 |
| 2026-10-08 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-09 | $1.01 |
| 2026-10-10 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-11 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-12 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-13 | $6.39 |
| 2026-10-14 | $8.64 |
| 2026-10-15 | $0.99 |
| 2026-10-16 | $6.06 |
| 2026-10-17 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-18 | $28.25 |
| 2026-10-19 | $7.85 |
| 2026-10-20 | $6.42 |
| 2026-10-21 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-22 | $13.98 |
| 2026-10-23 | $6.03 |
| 2026-10-24 | $8.01 |
| 2026-10-25 | $0.71 |
| 2026-10-26 | $6.68 |
| 2026-10-27 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-28 | $0.00 |
| 2026-10-29 | $7.98 |
| 2026-10-30 | $0.00 |
### Monthly revenue timeline
| Month | Verified revenue |
| --- | ---: |
| 2026-09 | $68.88 |
| 2026-10 | $132 |


## Metric Snapshots

These are current or last-30-day snapshots stored on the startup profile. Full timelines and deeper history require a TrustMRR account.
- Current MRR: $118
- Last 30 days MRR growth: +34.1%
- Current active subscriptions: 5
- Last 30 days profit margin: 85.0%


## Metrics Available After Login

Full MRR, churn, traffic/visitor, Google Search Console, Meta Ads spend, profit margin, and revenue-per-visitor timelines are not exposed in this public Markdown file. Current or last-30-day snapshots may be shown above when stored on the startup profile.
Create a free TrustMRR account to access metrics available to authenticated users: [TrustMRR dashboard](https://trustmrr.com/dashboard)
Full startup page: [https://trustmrr.com/startup/ar-drawing-sketch](https://trustmrr.com/startup/ar-drawing-sketch)


## Startup Insights

- Value proposition: Turn your iPhone into an accessible drawing assistant. PaperTrace combines AR camera tracing, 800+ drawing templates, photo-to-sketch conversion, structured lessons and creative challenges in one easy-to-use app. An established subscription model and rewarded ads provide multiple monetisation opport
- Problem solved: Learning to draw can be difficult for beginners, especially when working from complex reference images. PaperTrace simplifies the process by allowing users to overlay images onto real-world surfaces through their phone camera, helping them trace, practise proportions and develop their drawing skills
- Pricing model: Freemium iOS app with in-app subscriptions. Current tested offer: £1 for the first 7 days, followed by £5.99/week.
- Target persona: Beginner artists, students, hobbyists, creative enthusiasts, parents looking for
- Audience type: [B2C](https://trustmrr.com/search?targetAudience=B2C)
- Team size: 1 person
- Funding: Bootstrapped
- Estimated user count: 0
- Markets: [Design Tools](https://trustmrr.com/category/design-tools), [Mobile Apps](https://trustmrr.com/category/mobile-apps), [Education](https://trustmrr.com/category/education), [Content Creation](https://trustmrr.com/category/content-creation)


## Tech Stack

- Frontend: [Swift](https://trustmrr.com/tech/swift), [SwiftUI](https://trustmrr.com/tech/swiftui)
- Backend: [RevenueCat](https://trustmrr.com/tech/revenuecat)

## Distribution

- Marketing channels: [TikTok](https://trustmrr.com/channels/tiktok)


## Apple App Store Data

App metadata is refreshed weekly from Apple's public lookup API. Ratings are storefront-specific.
- App Store listing: [Open in the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6800091271)
- App name: PaperTrace: AR Sketch
- Bundle ID: `com.davidhughes.AR-Drawing-Sketch`
- Primary genre: Graphics & Design
- User rating: 0.0 / 5
- User rating count: 0
- Storefront: US
- Current version: 2.4
- Last synced: 2026-10-30T11:28:01.589Z


## Screenshots

![Landing page (1920x2000)](https://d21oz30g4w22sz.cloudfront.net/startup-screenshots/ar-drawing-sketch/1793360598709-0f4cd174-ae78-438e-993a-fbfabcfa6951-landing-page.webp)


## Acquisition

- Status: Listed for sale
- Listing tier: starter
- Listing tier name: Starter
- First listed for sale: 2026-10-30
- Asking price: $3,999
- Revenue multiple: 2.5x
- Interested buyers who saw this recently: 48
- Acquisition offers received: 0
- Message from the seller: . — "I'm an independent iOS developer selling PaperTrace to focus on other projects. The app is live on the App Store, generates recurring subscription revenue and has attracted organic downloads. It includes an established drawing experience, an extensive template library and monetisation through subscriptions and ads. This is an opportunity for a new owner to take over an existing product and grow it through ASO, marketing and further development."
- Make an offer: [PaperTrace: AR Sketch offer page](https://trustmrr.com/startup/ar-drawing-sketch?offer=1)


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