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Doodle Dandy

Doodle Dandy

by Nicholas Williams

69 ratings
83 reviews
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Released
February 26, 2011
Updated
October 9, 2026

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Developer

Nicholas Williams
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Unleash your creativity with this intuitive drawing app that makes creating beautiful artwork accessible to everyone. Enjoy a game-like experience with satisfying results you can share or use as custom wallpaper. No artistic talent is required to produce stunning, original creations.

βœ“Rotationally-symmetric input for balanced designs
βœ“Real-time transparency tool
βœ“Multiple brush sizes
βœ“Unlimited undo/redo
βœ“Save and share creations
βœ“Customizable wallpaper
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What users say about Doodle Dandy

Reviews of Doodle Dandy are mostly positive: the Entertainment app is rated 4.6/5 from 69 App Store ratings. What users like most: fun and enjoyable, creative and inspiring. Top complaints: limited color palette, no clear instructions. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • πŸ‘Fun and enjoyable
  • 🎨Creative and inspiring
  • πŸ“±Easy to use
  • πŸ’―Addictive and engaging
  • 🌟Relaxing experience
  • πŸ’‘Inspires creativity
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦Great for all ages
  • πŸ’°Free to use

Negative things

  • 🎨Limited color palette
  • πŸ€”No clear instructions
  • ⚠️Accidental clearing of work
  • πŸ“‰Muted colors
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What's New in Doodle Dandy

13.0.3

October 9, 2026

Improves ad delivery reliability while preserving privacy choices and Doodle Dandy Pro controls.

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User reviews

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Very useful and fun

The only thing I’d like to see added is the ability to draw over an already existing picture.
Cranky Media GuyCranky Media Guy

Love it but save to photos no longer working

I hope the developers have not abandoned this lovely easy to use app. I use it a lot in my classes for art on the iPad but now the images will no longer save to Photos. Please fix!
SMondaySMonday

Response from developer

I'm sorry for the inconvenience, and I'll do whatever I can to help! Can you please try the following, and let me know if it helps? (1) Go to Settings > Doodle Dandy. (2) Tap on "Photos". (3) Choose "Add Photos Only". Please let me know if that solves the issue for you.

Doo

I lOVE it SO FUN you should play it
leennrleennr

So....it’s very cool, but...

Nice. Really. But the save pic feature doesn’t work. Otherwise, it would have gotten 5 stars.
thecoastthecoast

Response from developer

Thanks for the review! I'm sorry that you aren't able to save your doodles. Can you try something for me? Go to Settings > Doodle Dandy. There should be a place for you to grant Doodle Dandy permission to access your Photos. Make sure it shows "Add Photos Only." If not, please choose that setting. Does that help? If not, please send me an email at doodledandyios@gmail.com. Thanks!

Pretty fun!

This app is pretty fun to play with. It was recommended in a Quilting Arts Gifts magazine from 2013. Even though it won’t save to Photos anymore, you can still capture the image. There are no instructions or settings so I can’t figure out how to change the background color. But it’s still fun!
lynnenewlynnenew

Response from developer

Sorry for the inconvenience! Can you please try the following, and let me know if it helps? (1) Go to Settings > Doodle Dandy. (2) Tap on "Photos". (3) Choose "Add Photos Only". Please let me know if that solves the issue for you.

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Save to photos not working

Bug

App crashes

Bug

App will not open

Bug

Save feature not working

Bug

Delete masterpiece when trying to save

Bug

Crashing after a few minutes

Bug

Save to photos not working anymore

Bug

Creations not found after saving

Bug

Won't clear drawings

Bug

Randomly doesn't color

Bug
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Requested Features

19 requests

Ability to draw over existing pictures

Feature

More color options

Feature

Color picker

Feature

Redo button

Feature

Load image to resume a project

Feature

Blend feature

Feature

Tool for straight lines

Feature

Option for every other line mirror

Feature

Apple Pencil support

Feature

Change background color

Feature

More paintbrush shapes

Feature

Blur tool

Feature

More effects

Feature

Dark mode

Feature

Undo to recover cleared work

Feature

Safety dialog for clearing

Feature

Retina update

Feature

Different shapes

Feature

Custom paint colors

Feature

FAQ

What is Doodle Dandy?

Doodle Dandy is a creative application designed to help users produce elegant and eye-catching artwork with ease. It offers a game-like experience that is both challenging and engaging, allowing anyone to create original pieces of art to share or use as custom wallpaper.

What are the key features of Doodle Dandy?

Key features include rotationally-symmetric input for balanced designs, a carefully curated color palette, multiple brush sizes, a real-time transparency tool, unlimited undo/redo functionality, and the ability to save creations for later viewing, sharing, or use as custom wallpaper.

Is Doodle Dandy free to use?

The application is free to download and use. While the description doesn't explicitly detail in-app purchases, the monetization model is listed as 'free with in-app purchases', suggesting optional content or features may be available for purchase within the app.

What devices is Doodle Dandy compatible with?

The description explicitly states that Doodle Dandy 'Works on Mac'. Compatibility with other operating systems or devices is not mentioned.

Who is Doodle Dandy for?

This app is designed for anyone, regardless of age or artistic talent, who wants to create beautiful digital art. It's ideal for those seeking a fun, productive, and satisfying creative outlet that produces shareable results.