# Daydream Doodler — Doodle cartoon art, sketching > Cartoon art creation app with dynamic stroke sizing and advanced drawing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Norbyte.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydream-doodler/id451982316 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753) - Category: Graphics & Design, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 484 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 23 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-07-29 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydream-doodler/id451982316/reviews.md ## What is Daydream Doodler? Draw and create art with a distinct cartoon style! Featuring unique cartoon-inspired drawing tools as well as ordinary ones like Pen and Eraser. It also has Lighten and Darken tools, a tremendous help when you want to add some depth and life to your drawings. • FINGERTIP = STROKE SIZE • When you paint, the app measures how much of your finger is touching the screen and changes the stroke size accordingly. Apply just the corner of your fingertip for a thin line, or the whole fingerprint area for a broad stroke. A 2nd tool assigned to your finger will still use this feature, so don’t ignore it just because you have an Apple Pencil! • LEFT-HANDED? • Just swipe the toolbar over to the other side! • APPLE PENCIL • Full support for Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2. In addition, you can assign a second drawing tool, such as Eraser, to the finger. • EASY AND QUICK TO USE COLOR PALETTE • Changing the color is only a tap away. The colors in the palette can be rearranged, adjusted, added and removed. • PARAMETERS CAN BE CHANGED LIVE • Use any buttons or controls to change/adjust color, size, force, simultaneously while drawing. • UNIVERSAL PURCHASE • If you choose to buy the Pro upgrade, this one-time in-app purchase will unlock all Pro features in the app on all available platforms (iPad-iPhone-Mac)! • METAL • The engine is based on Metal, with 128-bit color and floating-point arithmetic. • SWIFT • The app was developed entirely using Swift (earlier versions used C++). • FULL SCREEN DRAWING • SEAMLESS PATTERN EDITING MODE • • DARK MODE • LANDSCAPE • PORTRAIT • WIDE COLOR • • MULTIPLE LAYERS • PHOTO TRACING MODE (Pro feature) • ## Key features - Cartoon-inspired drawing tools - Fingertip-controlled stroke size - Apple Pencil support - Customizable color palette - Live parameter adjustments - Multiple layers - Photo tracing mode (Pro) ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Upgrade | $4.00 | one-time | | Tip Jar: Biggest Tip | $25.00 | one-time | | Tip Jar: Big Tip | $10.00 | one-time | | Tip Jar: Smallest Tip | $1.00 | one-time | | Tip Jar: Medium Tip | $5.00 | one-time | | Tip Jar: Small Tip | $2.00 | one-time | ## What do users think of Daydream Doodler? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 😊 Fun and engaging drawing experience - 🎨 Wide variety of free colors and tools - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface - 💡 Simplicity makes it powerful - 🖌️ Great for doodling and sketching - 💰 No ads or aggressive monetization - 🎯 Good for relaxation and meditation - 💾 Ability to save and preserve work - 🖼️ Beautiful pen and color options - 🧠 Helpful for creative expression and memory **Cons** - 🐛 Pencil/stylus input stops working intermittently - ❌ Confusing user interface and toolbar - ⚠️ App appears too simplistic for serious artists - 🔧 Difficult to navigate color and pen selection - 📱 Performance issues and slowness - 💾 Save functionality problems - 🎨 Limited drawing features compared to competitors - 🖼️ Misleading app preview/icon appearance - ❓ Unclear how to perform basic tasks - ⚡ Battery consumption concerns **Commonly reported bugs** - Stylus/pencil stops responding after brief pause - Unwanted lines appear while coloring - Save dialog doesn't complete properly - App freezes or crashes - Unclear file format options for saving - Difficulty accessing new drawing sheets **Most requested features** - Smudge/blur tool for colors - Symmetry line and ruler tools - Fill color bucket tool - More color options - Ability to create new sheets/pages - Better file sharing and export options - Pre-drawn templates to color in - More advanced drawing tools - Better documentation/tutorials for features - Improved app icon to better represent functionality ## Recent user reviews (10 of 66) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydream-doodler/id451982316/reviews.md ### 5/5 — so FUN *2026-01-24, version 6.6.1* sssssooooooooooooo FUN! ### 5/5 — I could draw a boy outta then word boy *2026-01-03, version 6.6.1* It look pretty cool ### 4/5 — iaia *2024-12-23, version 6.6.1* um it was a vary good app so ...... good job! ### 5/5 — but other than that 5 stars *2024-11-29, version 6.6.1* i dont know how too do a new drawing ### 5/5 — Power in Simplicity *2024-07-07, version 6.6.1* This is a brilliant app. The simplicity and ease of use makes it very powerful. ### 3/5 — Doodler!!! *2024-06-30, version 6.6.1* I didnt' really enjoy it because the pictures that it shows as an example shows hem coloured in. I thought that you colour them in not draw them. If there was already drawing that you colour in I would have loved it and rated it a five. If the developer of this game is reading this I hope you don't get offended.😊 ### 4/5 — Kids enjoy *2024-06-28, version 6.6.1* Enjoyable and easy to work with. May not be for artists, but great for doodlers. ### 5/5 — 1 drawing app- so many free options *2024-05-26, version 6.6.1* this drawing app has so many different colors to use- ALL of which are free. so far i haven’t had to watch any adds, nor have I been bombarded with purchase request. I am IMPRESSED with the amount of free color choices and free drawing tools. my only negative is my ipad pencil sometimes will quit working but i will restart the app and my work is still there and the pencil works again. download this app- you will be impressed too! ### 3/5 — Ok game *2023-12-24, version 6.6.1* Could be better in terms of maybe adding a feature that allows you to smudge colours. ### 5/5 — cinderella *2023-11-29, version 6.6* kadz ## Frequently asked questions about Daydream Doodler ### What kind of art can I create with Daydream Doodler? Daydream Doodler allows you to draw and create art with a distinct cartoon style. It offers unique cartoon-inspired drawing tools alongside standard ones like Pen and Eraser, enabling you to add depth and life to your creations. ### How does the fingertip stroke size feature work? The app measures how much of your finger is touching the screen to dynamically change the stroke size. Using just the corner of your fingertip creates a thin line, while the whole fingerprint area results in a broad stroke. This feature works even with an Apple Pencil assigned to a second tool. ### Is there a cost to use Daydream Doodler? The app is free to download and use with its standard features. A Pro upgrade is available as a one-time in-app purchase, which unlocks all advanced Pro features across all available platforms (iPad, iPhone, Mac). ### What devices is Daydream Doodler compatible with? Daydream Doodler is a universal app, meaning a single purchase unlocks all Pro features on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. It fully supports Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2, and offers features like dark mode and landscape/portrait orientation. ### Can I customize the color palette? Yes, the color palette is designed for easy and quick use. You can rearrange, adjust, add, and remove colors directly from the palette, and change colors simultaneously while drawing. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.6.1 — 2023-12-04 [NEW] Added some selection options (like “Select All”) in Work in Progress (Gallery). Long-press the Multi-Select button or tap “Selected…” next to the buttons. [IMPROVED] Adjusted the spacing between the thumbnails in Work in Progress (Gallery). [FIXED] Dismissing some types of alerts by tapping outside would sometimes block the drawing tools (for both touch and Apple Pencil). [FIXED] A minor, rare user interface graphics glitch. [IMPROVED] (for devices with attached hardware keyboard) Minor changes/additions to the keyboard shortcuts in Work in Progress (Gallery), and the shortcuts for Copy, Paste, Duplicate now work with layers if the Layers stack is open. [FIXED] Rotating the device could, in some very rare circumstances, cause the app to crash. [IMPROVED] Tapping or long-pressing a dial could result in an unintentional adjustment (especially if using Apple Pencil). [FIXED] Copy Layer was not always working properly. [FIXED] Some minor multi-select issues in Work in Progress (Gallery). [FIXED] A couple of drag & drop issues. [FIXED] A very improbable crash bug. [IMPROVED] A few minor things. ### 6.6 — 2023-11-08 [NEW] Color Modulators that can add a subtle (or not so subtle!), dynamic color variation to the drawing tool you’re using. [NEW] Multi-Select mode in “Work in Progress” (Gallery), for batch operations (e.g. delete) or drag and drop. [IMPROVED] Long-press outside to close multiple open menus at once. [IMPROVED] Better user interface for drag & drop in “Work in Progress” (Gallery). [IMPROVED] Added stabilizer for Apple Pencil and finger touch release coordinates, when using Geometry/Shapes, Eyedropper, or Layer Mover, for better precision. [NEW] A spinning wheel is now shown for some tasks, to indicate that the app is busy. [FIXED] When renaming a layer, a tap outside the Layers menu/panel will now end the renaming instead of closing. [NEW] Added new Apple Pencil 2 Double-Tap Action: Open/Close Tool Menu. [IMPROVED] You are now allowed to delete the last picture in “Work in Progress” (Gallery). [FIXED] In some rare cases, presenting a menu or message could cause the app to crash. [FIXED] The cancel button was not working correctly for some picture/layer operations. [FIXED] Ending a drawing stroke outside the picture could cause a crash if the selected layer was in Move Mode. [FIXED] Some minor issues with sliders in menus. [FIXED] Copy/paste hex colors wasn’t always working. [FIXED] A minor cosmetic problem with some menus. [IMPROVED] Some changes to the manual/help, to reflect recent improvements. [IMPROVED] Misc. other minor things. [FIXED] Some other issues. ### 6.5 — 2023-04-27 [NEW] Two-finger tap Undo. Added an alternative set of gestures (tap the Settings button and check/uncheck the “Use 2-Finger Tap Undo” setting) for those who prefer 2-finger tap Undo over 3-finger-swipe Undo. [IMPROVED] Slightly less glare on the buttons. [IMPROVED] Changed some of the bottom row buttons in “Work in Progress”. [IMPROVED] Zoom Reset animation. [FIXED] After editing the palette, a few of the colors would sometimes appear dimmed or translucent. [FIXED] The Texture Interaction slider was not working correctly for some tools. [FIXED] The picture would sometimes flicker when starting or switching to the app. [FIXED] A few (potential) memory leak issues. [FIXED] Some minor graphics glitches. [FIXED] Improved stability. [FIXED] Some minor Undo description issues. [IMPROVED] Minor changes to some menus (Manual, Settings menu, Apple Pencil menu, Selected Picture menu, Layer menu, etc.) [IMPROVED] Misc. additional things. [FIXED] Misc. additional issues. ### 6.4 — 2023-01-27 [NEW] Detailed undo/redo info. [IMPROVED] Some changes to the Tool menu, including new options for resetting the tool button. [IMPROVED] Drawing with active channel lock (e.g. alpha lock) now looks nicer when going to/from empty areas. [IMPROVED] Some optimizations. [FIXED] (iPad) Tapping a dial to change its size would sometimes not work if using Apple Pencil. [FIXED] (iPhone) Rotating the device would sometimes place the tool strip on the wrong side of the toolbar. [FIXED] Adjusted the toolbar’s auto-hide trigger zones to account for certain system/hardware features (e.g. “notch”). [FIXED] A minor issue with the paper color when dragging/dropping. [IMPROVED] A dragged/dropped layer now keeps its opacity. [IMPROVED] Duplicating a layer now resets the channel locks in the duplicate. [FIXED] The tool preview could crash if the menu was opened immediately after drawing. [FIXED] Rare crash bug (when adding a picture). [IMPROVED] (iPhone) Animations when toggling dial size. [FIXED] Panning would sometimes lag. [FIXED] A minor issue when switching between Apple Pencil and finger use. [FIXED] A rare issue with the thumbnails in Layers could cause a crash. [FIXED] Improved stability. [IMPROVED] Misc. additional things. [FIXED] Misc. additional issues. ### 6.3 — 2022-11-28 [NEW] Drag & drop from/to other apps. Supported in both “Work in Progress” (Gallery) and Layers. [NEW] Support for cross-device drag & drop via Universal Control. [NEW] Picture-specific color palettes. You can now add new palettes, including ones that are specific to, and saved with, the current picture. [NEW] A new native file format named after the app. Supports thumbnails when exporting. [IMPROVED] Layers can now be opened from the Work in Progress screen (Gallery), to facilitate toggling of layer visibility before exporting. [IMPROVED] The three different parts of the scrollable palette area are now called “Quick Colors”, “Palette”, and “Named Colors”. [IMPROVED] Misc. changes and some new options in the palette’s options/settings menu. [IMPROVED] The drag handles have been removed in Layers. Now, to rearrange the layers, just grab anywhere and drag (avoid the name field if using Apple Pencil). [IMPROVED] Some changes to the Tool menu, including new options for resetting the tool button. [FIXED] Selecting a color from the palette would sometimes not work. [IMPROVED] In Layers, after deleting a layer, an adjacent layer will now be selected (instead of the topmost layer). [FIXED] A couple of minor issues with menu sliders. [FIXED] An issue that could cause the app to freeze, glitch, or block the user from entering “Work in Progress” (Gallery) in some cases. [FIXED] Editing the palette could cause a crash under certain circumstances. [FIXED] (iPad) A couple of issues related to keyboard shortcuts. [IMPROVED] Misc. additional things. [FIXED] Some stability issues. 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