# Doodle Patterns — Draw tangles step-by-step

> Step-by-step guide for drawing 100 tangle patterns. (iPhone/iPad app by Lightwood Consultancy Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-patterns/id797474393 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lightwood Consultancy Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/335260499)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-patterns/id797474393/reviews.md

## What is Doodle Patterns?

A quick reference guide for doodlers.  Includes 100 tangle patterns with step-by-step instructions for drawing them.

Whether you're looking for inspiration or want to learn something new this app means you'll always have a library of patterns in your pocket.

Browse the gallery to see what others have created with the patterns and then share your own finished drawings.

Take it easy and focus your mind as you doodle with these simple repetitive designs.

Pattern Packs 1-4 (available via in-app purchase) are now available, with 50 new doodle patterns in each!  The latest Pack 4 was added in July 2017.

## Key features

- 100 step-by-step tangle patterns
- Pattern gallery
- Share your drawings
- Inspiration for doodlers
- Mindful drawing exercises

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Featured Artist Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Patterns Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Patterns Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Patterns Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Doodle Patterns?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions
- 🎨 Wide variety of zentangle patterns
- 📱 Portable reference for on-the-go use
- 😌 Relaxing and therapeutic activity
- 🎯 Good for beginners learning zentangles
- ✨ Visually appealing interface
- 🔄 Useful filter functionality for pattern selection
- 💰 Good value compared to physical zentangle books
- 🎁 Regular updates with new patterns
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family bonding activities

**Cons**

- 💸 Aggressive in-app purchase model
- 😕 Misleading pricing structure and presentation
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Confusing interface for finding owned patterns
- ⚠️ Not a drawing app despite user expectations
- 🚫 Limited free content relative to paid content
- 📊 Insufficient pattern variety for advanced users
- 🎬 Video playback cannot be paused easily
- 🔧 Filter functionality doesn't work reliably
- 📍 Unclear which patterns require additional purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently after purchases
- Cannot open app or access purchased packs on iPad
- Filter removal doesn't work properly
- Scrolling through designs is glitchy
- Navigation buttons overlap and obstruct controls
- Billing issues with duplicate charges
- Inconsistent in-app purchase functionality

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to draw within the app
- Include pattern names for easier identification
- Implement dark mode option
- Add more patterns and regular content updates
- Allow users to add custom patterns via photos
- Improve scrolling performance
- Add shading instructions as final step
- Better organization of free vs. paid content
- Clearer labeling of which patterns are included
- Pause functionality for video tutorials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-patterns/id797474393/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Overcharged

*2025-10-23*

I purchased this app for the $2.99 and now I’m showing an additional charge with the same ID for $122. I need someone to get in touch with me so that I can get my money back.

### 5/5 — Delight for Zentanglers!

*2025-10-23*

I have been using this app for years, and bought all the ad on packs. Without this app, I tend to doodle just a few patterns repeatedly. This gives me a huge variety to choose from. Some are not in styles that are familiar to me and that challenges meet a stretch my wings. All told this is one of the best apps I’ve ever spent money on, and each of the add-on packs is worth it.

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2024-11-08*

After paying for the new pack, I suddenly can’t use the app.

### 2/5 — Unreliable

*2024-04-01*

I want to rate this app a star higher because it is handy to have some patterns on phone. I like the step by step hand drawn illustrations .  
However the app keeps crashing .I have to delete app then download again. After a few times of doing this …it gets annoying . 

I have an Iphone 14 ver. 17.3.1

### 1/5 — Feels like a scam

*2024-03-14*

You pay 2.99$ and mostly see a page of zentangle packs you don’t own. 
***You have to search (with the filter) to see which one you own~ and despite the developers saying they tried to make it clear, it isn’t clear at all

### 1/5 — Developer in trouble?

*2024-01-17*

Cannot open the app or the packs (bought them all!) on my iPad Pro. 
Refund was requested, and received.

### 3/5 — Not what I thought

*2023-03-08*

Turns out you’re paying for a collection of designs with the steps shown so you can recreate them in paper…but you can’t draw in the app…and the app displays 5 packs of designs all mixed together and your $2.99 only unlocks 1 of the packs so you have to figure out which ones are available to you. Some suggestions to the developers: make it clear what you’re selling by explaining that the tutorials only show how the design was created but do not allow practice or drawing in the app and only display the designs that the purchase price covers, with the extra packs elsewhere so it doesn’t feel so disappointing to open the app for the first time and see all the things that aren’t included. I understand wanting to be paid fairly for your work—it’s more about the way it’s presented that made me feel like I didn’t get much for $2.99. I think I’ll enjoy learning and using the designs, but my initial impression, since there’s no free trial or other way to see what I’d be getting, was confusion and disappointment and that’s just not a pleasant way to start out.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. We tried to make it clear in the description that extra packs are available to purchase and that 100 patterns are included with the base price. The "filter" option can show or hide the packs that you do/do not own. I understand that coming to the app as a new user today it looks like you're being blocked from accessing a lot of content that already exists. These packs were added gradually as the artist created more patterns, over a number of years following the app's launch. I will think about how we can make this clearer to new customers. I hope you still enjoy doodling with these patterns!

### 5/5 — Artist

*2023-02-03*

I wish I could add a picture to this. I use this app for inspiration for my own patterns 💛💛💛

### 4/5 — $…$…$

*2022-07-02*

I love the app itself. The variety is wonderful, the tutorials make trying something new easy. What I’m not so fond of is paying for an app and only getting access to 20% of the content without paying more. Seems like a somewhat deceptive way of doing things… that being said, I’m am enjoying the heck out of the original pack and I even let myself buy another pack because I was having so much fun. I just wish that the developers were more obvious about the way they charge.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2020-03-25*

A great app that is helpful with drawings

## Frequently asked questions about Doodle Patterns

### What is Doodle Patterns?

Doodle Patterns is a reference guide for doodlers that offers 100 tangle patterns with step-by-step instructions. It serves as a portable library for inspiration and learning new drawing techniques, helping users focus their minds through repetitive designs.

### What are the key features of Doodle Patterns?

The app includes 100 tangle patterns with detailed step-by-step instructions, a gallery to view and share user creations, and serves as a source of inspiration for new doodle designs. It also promotes mindful drawing exercises.

### How much does Doodle Patterns cost?

The base app is free to download and use, providing access to the initial set of patterns. Additional pattern packs are available for purchase through in-app purchases, offering more variety.

### Can I share my doodles with others?

Yes, the app features a gallery where you can browse creations made by other users and share your own finished drawings. This allows for community interaction and inspiration among doodlers.

### What kind of patterns are included?

The app focuses on 'tangle patterns,' which are simple, repetitive designs often used in mindful drawing practices like Zentangle. The initial download includes 100 patterns, with more available through in-app purchases in themed packs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.60 — 2017-07-14

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Added Patterns Pack 4 with 50 new doodle patterns!

### 1.50 — 2015-09-22

Added Patterns Pack 3 with 50 new doodle patterns!

### 1.42 — 2015-04-04

A quick update to fix a problem with the Next/Previous Pattern buttons getting in the way on iPhone 4S!

### 1.41 — 2015-03-19

Added next/previous pattern buttons.
Fixed filtering.

### 1.40 — 2014-10-18

Added Patterns Pack 2 with 50 new patterns! :o)
Updated for iOS 8.

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