CalcaApp

Contains adsIn-app purchases
3.9
14.3K reviews
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Everyone
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About this app

Calca allows you to transform your device into a professional image projector designed for artists and creators who want to draw on photographs.

šŸŽØ Main Features:

• Project images onto any surface
• Draw directly on photos using your device as a projector
• Capture images with camera or import from gallery
• Save and share your creative compositions
• Customizable transparency control for optimal projection
• Full-screen mode without distractions

šŸ’Ž Points System:

Calca operates with a points system to ensure a seamless creative experience:

• Receive 3 free points daily
• Each drawing session uses 1 point (10 minutes of drawing)
• Watch short ads and earn 3-4 free points
• Consider Premium for unlimited points and features

🌟 Ideal For:

• Professional artists and illustrators
• Art students and teachers
• Hobby drawers and sketchers
• Creative projects and presentations
• Portrait and landscape drawing

✨ Why Choose Calca:

• Intuitive interface for easy use
• Professional projection quality
• Regular updates and improvements
• Multi-platform support (iOS, Android, macOS, Web)
• Active community with over 650,000 users

Download Calca now and start creating beautiful artworks with the precision of a professional projector!
Updated on
Jun 20, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info, and Device or other IDs
No data collected
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Data isn’t encrypted

Ratings and reviews

4.0
13.8K reviews
Maxine H.
March 1, 2023
Genius. It works with a little practice. I like how the ads are structured in the app. You earn points that you can use to have an ad-free experience. So I just watch ads in bulk to earn the points. It's like playing a small game before making art. It's still great, especially if it's free. We starving artists sometimes don't have the $$ to splurge on the other paid apps.
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Malte Strauss
December 25, 2021
Works great. I worked as a graphic designer in the 80s and 90s. We had a optical contraption the projected an image on your drawing board. This works similar by overlaying a transparent picture to your cameras field of view. You have to watch an ad before using it. Big deal. If I were to use it professionally for hours on end I would want an ad free version. But for the occasional use it's perfect. I really like the opacity slide to adjust transparency. Great to get a sketch on paper.
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ApliArte Erbolamm TutoGrati
December 26, 2021
Thank you very much for your assessment, I am alone and messages like this give strength to continue improving THANK YOU
Max Fox
May 28, 2022
After more time of using this drawing app, it became really usefull. Although it has no AR features, which is annoying. But besides the many ads, that you get used to and that you can complete remove after watching a few ads. The downside is that their is no clear tutorial on how to use the app, which should be needed!! But overal, it is a good app.
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ApliArte Erbolamm TutoGrati
November 18, 2023
Hello! I'm pleased to inform you that I've recreated it from scratch. Now, the app has no blur, you can zoom, rotate and it allows you to write whatever you want to trace, even using emojis! I invite you to try my app again, and get your feedback, which is very important to me.

What’s new

New perspective feature! Now you can adjust your images with perspective for a perfect projection. Also, video tutorials are now available at calcaapp.com to guide you step-by-step. Thank you so much for your support and feedback!