# Doodlebud — Turn sketches into art

> Turn sketches into art (iPhone/iPad app by Mathew Groves.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodlebud/id6744754949 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mathew Groves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809217846)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-10-07

## What is Doodlebud?

"I wish I could draw..." Well, now you can! DoodleBud uses cutting edge AI to turn your doodles and sketches into amazing artwork. Want that picture on the fridge as a polished cartoon character - it's done! That sketch where you couldn't quite get the eyes right - fixed! Take your creativity and shape it into anything you can imagine. And if you don't want to doodle, you can give it ANY photo you feel like!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| heap of bux | $49.99 | one-time |
| mountain of bux | $99.99 | one-time |
| bunch of bux | $4.99 | one-time |
| sackful of bux | $19.99 | one-time |
| handful of bux | $0.99 | one-time |
| stack of bux | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is Doodlebud safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Doodlebud.

## Is Doodlebud legit?

Doodlebud has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Doodlebud is 55 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2025-11-29

- Added a brand-new “1980s-movie-poster” art style
- Styles now update instantly without requiring an app update
- General improvements and fixes

### 1.4 — 2025-06-09

fixed a bug where custom prompts were not working
increased the length of time the style previews are shown

### 1.3 — 2025-06-06

removed tutorial hand after first image is taken
reordered the styles

### 1.2 — 2025-06-05

Updated the tutorial hand to take users through the full flow of making their first transform
Added a preview popup when selecting styles to get a better view of the style

### 1.1 — 2025-05-19

added some effects to the transform
improved the camera flow

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