# DoodleMatic — Draw, Snap, Play! > Draw, photograph, and play your own video games created from paper sketches. (iPhone/iPad app by BitOGenius Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodlematic/id1282031549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BitOGenius Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532289519) - Category: Games, Education, Casual, Family - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 245 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 107 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-10-21 - Data updated: 2026-07-06 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodlematic/id1282031549/reviews.md ## What is DoodleMatic? DoodleMatic turns your drawings into video games! Build a game by drawing on paper, snapping a photo, and have your drawing come to life in seconds. ■ Make games: Multiple game types encourage hours of creative play. ■ Share your game: Share with your friends and family so they can play your game on the web, without the app! ■ Powerup your game: Use the DoodleMatic Powerups to enhance your game with tools like movement, projectiles and bounce. ■ Create your own Game Room: Create a Game Room for you and your friends. ■ Like a game: Add a game to your favorites for quick access, and give props to the creator! Get your paper and markers out, and get ready to DRAW, SNAP, PLAY! * This application is free to download and offers some optional in-app purchases. * Internet connectivity required to play. Data charges may apply. * DoodleMatic requires use of the camera, children under 13 require parent permission to play. ====================================== Teachers, check out the new Doodlematic Education app! ## Key features - Create games from drawings - Share games online - Use power-ups for enhancements - Create custom Game Rooms - Favorite and rate games ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Add 50 Games | $0.99 | one-time | | Add 300 Games | $4.99 | one-time | | Add 750 Games | $9.99 | one-time | | Unlock Rooms, add 500 games | $5.99 | one-time | | Features, No Ads, +1000 games | $34.99 | one-time | | Unlock powerups, add 500 games | $4.99 | one-time | | Enable Sharing | $0.99 | one-time | | Features, No Ads, +250 games | $19.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of DoodleMatic? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 💡 Creative game creation from drawings - 🤩 Fun and engaging for users - 👍 Easy to use for kids - 🚀 Fast loading times - ❤️ Concept and idea are loved - 😊 Allows for creative play - ✨ Teaches logic and pre-coding concepts - 🤝 Great developer support - 🌟 Amazing concept **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches - ❌ App crashes frequently - ⚠️ In-app purchases can be costly - 🤔 Confusing user interface - 🚫 Camera issues (inverted, reverse) - frustrating QR code scanning issues - ⏳ Long loading times for games - 💸 App feels like a scam or ripoff - 🚷 Some games are unbeatable or hard - 😵‍💫 Inverted camera causes motion sickness **Commonly reported bugs** - Fatal runtime errors on launch - Internet not available errors - Inverted camera - QR code not working or repeatedly asking to scan - App crashes continuously - Error when trying to upload or play games - Loading screen stuck - Lua errors and flipped photos - Shadows turning into walls - Crashing out of the game - Error entering promo code - Cannot login with Google or create educator account **Most requested features** - Ability to start with a blank page - Option to un-edit items - Eraser tool instead of just deleter - More efficient tools - Gold disguise color change - More options to change game mechanics - Hour of code like scripting for children - Ability to erase mistakes - Clearer instructions on how to scan/make games - Ability to share games without extra payment - Fix for inverted camera ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodlematic/id1282031549/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Fatal errors, not working at all *2026-06-07, version 1.63* This app used to work, but now it gives “internet not available” and “fatal runtime error” immediately on launch, even after a fresh install. ### 1/5 — Can’t create a game *2026-01-11, version 1.63* I cannot make a game because my camera is inverted and I hope this this has not been happening to other people as well, this game does not get it. app forever. I mean it so please developer. I did this game fix the bug that makes the camera inverted so fix this bug now or I am deleting this game forever because it’s the worst game I’ve ever played. I’ve already had to play a game as bad as this one so why do I deserve another bad game how other people create games with an inverted camera and my iPad is not messed up so you have bad coding with the camera you are so bad coding. You just coded inverted camera when I go onto camera. My camera is not inverted so why The hell would you do this! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 ### 1/5 — Nooooo *2025-11-23, version 1.63* This app is a scam ### 5/5 — I love it *2025-03-25, version 1.63* I like being able to make a game just from drawing a good drawing ✍️. ### 3/5 — How are they this idiotic? *2023-12-28, version 1.63* I made my game and shared it. But it said that I needed to pay 10 DOLLARS TO SHARE IT BECAUSE “since children sharing personal info is a problem. Pay this extra 10 dollars so that 1. We can get more money and 2. So they can share Information anyways” LIKE IS MONEY THAT THEY GAVE TO YOU SUPPOSED TO REVERSE BRIBE THEM???? ### 1/5 — Bad *2023-11-22, version 1.63* It keeps asking me to scan my QR code when I’ve already scanned it 15 times each time I click play or create the camera is so bad it is in like reverse or something and it made me feel like I want to throw up most of the time I have to scan the thing like 4 times because it almost always says there’s more goals then I actually put the edit thing is extremely confusing ### 4/5 — I can’t make stuff move *2022-07-27, version 1.63* So in the video it showed that you can have the ground moving stuff but when I did it it’s just black do I need a box or something? ### 1/5 — Does not work *2022-05-15, version 1.63* The Qr code does not work ### 5/5 — Love this! *2022-04-13, version 1.63* I have had this app for year and I never get bored playing it ### 5/5 — Yes *2022-02-04, version 1.63* I love it so much and it’s so awesome and cool and I like it how whenever you die you don’t have to restart the game you just have to go back to where you are and then you’re happy and stuff and I don’t know I’m just happy hooray thank you so hhhjjjnmjjjjjjjjjjj i’m a winter girl ## Frequently asked questions about DoodleMatic ### What does DoodleMatic do? DoodleMatic allows you to turn your hand-drawn pictures into playable video games. You draw on paper, take a photo, and the app transforms your drawing into an interactive game within seconds. ### How can I enhance my games? You can enhance your games using DoodleMatic Powerups. These tools allow you to add features like movement, projectiles, and bounce effects to your game elements, making them more dynamic and engaging. ### Is DoodleMatic free to download? Yes, the application is free to download. However, it does offer optional in-app purchases for additional features or content. ### Can I share the games I create? Yes, you can share your created games with friends and family. They can play your games on the web without needing to download the app themselves. ### What are the requirements to use DoodleMatic? An internet connection is required to play games, and data charges may apply. The app also requires camera access. Children under 13 need parental permission to use the app. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.63 — 2020-05-30 - Fixed game loading screen - Improved picture upload performance and reliability - Fixed Brick Breaker score tracking ### 1.61 — 2020-05-07 ***3 NEW WAYS TO PLAY*** Use the new Paddle Battle game type to create your very own Air Hockey or Tennis style games, and battle a friend! Use the new Brick Breaker game type to smash bricks as fast as you can! ***HIGH SCORES*** All shared games now track the high scores! Can you get the best time for your favorite game? ***FRIEND CODES*** Click the avatar icon in the top left to bring up your list of friends. Now you can easily connect with friends! Parental consent required for kids under 13. ***GAME DESIGN BOOKS*** View our award winning books teaching game design concepts directly in the app (full unlock required) ***GAME OF THE DAY*** Every day we'll pick a recently shared game, and highlight it for everyone to see right on the DoodleMatic app home screen. Let's get creative! Must be over 13 to be selected for the Game of the Day. ***OTHER UPDATES*** Reduced memory requirements (improves stability on older devices) Improved "Play" menu load time Improved image quality Added security and parental monitoring features for children under 13 ### 1.36 — 2020-02-20 New Features! ■ New color fixer powerup, change the color property of an object in the game! ■ Unpublish a game ■ Duplicate your game ■ Remove a game from "favorites" list Bug Fixes and improvements! ■ Make it clearer how to unlock the create button for players under 13 ■ Make the HUD controls larger and easier to press when playing a Get to the Goal game ■ Add resume button to the pause menu for an unpublished game ■ Fix bug with unlocking sharing for under 13 ■ Fix link copy on game share ■ Fix popup issue with the error report close button ■ Fix a bug that prevented the create options from working after cancelling out of the camera ■ Fix game name defaulting bug ■ Fix bugs related to game room switching and joining ■ A variety of other minor bug fixes and performance improvements ### 0.9.22 — 2020-01-25 Adds upload progress when taking picture ### 0.9.21 — 2020-01-25 The Doodlematic app has a brand new look! In this update the app interface has been completely redesigned to offer a cleaner work flow and better user experience! Filled with the same great game making capabilities, features, power-ups and fun, DoodleMatic now has built in step by step guides, tips and troubleshooting. Educators: To streamline your experience and better serve your needs in the classroom there is now a new Doodlematic Education Edition app. Please switch to the Doodlematic Education app for a more streamlined experience in the classroom. ## Apps similar to DoodleMatic | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [miniGameMaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minigamemaker/id6451395963) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [AI With Friends: AI Painter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-with-friends-ai-painter/id6448403099) | — | Free | Games | | [Doodle60](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle60/id6749870128) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Drive Doodle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-doodle/id6743663842) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Line of the Day](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-of-the-day/id6471911649) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [Silhouette Art](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silhouette-art/id1540712425) | 4.7 (71,763) | Free | Games | ## More apps by BitOGenius Inc - [Doodlematic Education](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodlematic-education/id1496414624) - [Pixicade Pets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixicade-pets/id1634714373) All apps by BitOGenius Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/1532289519 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-06.*