# Glow Doodle — Drawings Glowing in the Dark

> App for creating glowing neon drawings with educational and special needs benefits. (iPhone/iPad app by Y Lau.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-doodle/id336802765 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Y Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/284938424)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Board, Simulation
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 172 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-doodle/id336802765/reviews.md

## What is Glow Doodle?

A Top 5 Best Selling App^ - The original Glow Doodle. 

Glow Doodle is thankfully the choice of many teachers worldwide who embrace educational technology to their classroom for art, math, language lessons and fine motor skill activities^^.

Glow Doodle has all it takes to make a doodling app a Top 5 App among hundred thousands of Apps:

- Originality:
Glow Doodle was the first to bring razor sharp neon effect from the hands of professional designers to the fingertips of everyone of every age. It lit up iPhone users' Christmas & winter nights with a magical mood like never before when Glow Doodle was introduced in winter 2009 

- Quality-over-quantity & painstaking effort behind the simple to use App:
While we could have allowed users to pick millions of random colors & line thickness, instead, we spent tedious effort to fine tune a few in order to maintain a harmonious & less confusing user experience for all ages. 

- Support from quality users:
It was the overwhelming support from our users propelled Glow Doodle to TOP 5 Best Selling Paid App in the US and UK App Stores. We are grateful to our quality users including teachers, elementary teachers around the world who brought Glow Doodle to their classrooms with a creative mind & respect for originality, an invaluable message to our creative children.

- Special Needs Friendly:
Parents & professionals including pediatric OTs taking care of kids with special needs such as autism have also found Glow Doodle useful. In addition to the simple user interface, Glow Doodle takes the approach of "magic" button which provides cause & effect experience to enhance visual sensory & fine motor skills developments. 


The moment when you press the "GLOW" button, you will be amazed how a seemingly ordinary drawing turns into truly stunning Glow Doodle effect. It's a unique original experience that sets Glow Doodle apart from others who follow suit.

Now updated with Nordic Ice Blue color (available via IAP) and option to draw with Apple Pencil only so that you can unleash your glowing creativity to the next level.

KEY FEATURES:
* Razor sharp Light Glow Effect
* Harmonious Doodle Colors: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Pink, White, Magenta
* Auto-hiding toolbar (auto-hide while drawing)
* Erase the previous stroke (by pressing the counter-clockwise arrow button)
* Motivational Glowy Rocket may suddenly turn up
* Save drawing to Photo Albums to share

EDUCATION FRIENDLY SETTING:
* Option to hide In-App Purchase button via Settings app

APPLE PENCIL FRIENDLY SETTING:
* Option to allow drawing with Apple Pencil only via Settings app

NORDIC ICE BLUE EDITION (Available via In-App Purchase):
* Unlocks Nordic Ice Blue color
* Unlocks Rocket Sure Launch - Instead of appearing once in a while, motivational Glowy Rocket launches every time you light up your drawing
* Hides IAP button



ADVANCED DRAWING TIPS:
You can make part of your drawing "glow" (e.g. the flame of a rocket) while other part of the drawing doesn't "glow" (e.g. the rocket body). For example, (1) draw the flame of the rocket first; (2) then press the "GLOW" button to make it glow; (3) continue to draw the rocket body without pressing the "GLOW" button.


REMARKS:
^US & UK App Store; Jan 2010; Overall Paid Chart & Entertainment Paid Chart 

SHARE & FOLLOW:
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^^Sharing by teachers & schools: http://www.pinterest.com/oodot/glow-doodle-in-classroom-learning/

## Key features

- Razor sharp light glow effect
- Harmonious doodle colors
- Auto-hiding toolbar
- Erase previous stroke
- Save drawings to photo albums
- Apple Pencil support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nordic Ice Blue Edition | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Glow Doodle?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth drawing experience
- 💡 Glow effect is fun and unique
- 👍 Great for entertaining kids

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes after recent update
- 🎨 Limited color options
- 🔧 Lack of customization tools (brush size, eraser, etc.)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Saved images lose glow effect
- Drawing toolbar interferes with usage

**Most requested features**

- More color options
- Ability to draw on photos from library
- Brush size and eraser tool
- Ability to save glowing images accurately

## Recent user reviews (10 of 172)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-doodle/id336802765/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Something broke

*2021-06-18*

This is one of my grandbaby’s favorite apps but it opens and immediately closes after one of the recent updates. I really hope the developer is still supporting it as it is an entertaining app for drawing/doodling and sometimes that’s all you want.

**Developer response:** Hello WhooHoo0976,

We are sincerely pleased to hear your grand baby loves Glow Doodle. Getting feedback like this is our greatest motivation to continue supporting the App. Thank you for letting us know. Meanwhile, have you tried uninstalling and redownload Glow Doodle from the App Store? this usually fix most crashing problems. Please let us know. And don't worry, we will continue to support Glow Doodle since not just individual families, many schools are using the App too.

Kind Regards
Support Team

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2017-04-28*

App crashes on opening since update

**Developer response:** Dear RG003, 
Thank you for choosing Glow Doodle. We're sorry to hear you experience app crashing after updating the app. We suggest that you try to uninstall and reinstall the app. This usually resolve similar problems. Please let us know if the problem persists. 
Kind Regards
Support Team

### 1/5 — Buggy after update

*2017-04-27*

The app shuts down immediately after opening it.

**Developer response:** Dear knarf78501, 
Thank you for choosing Glow Doodle. We're sorry to hear the app shuts down after update on your device. We suggest that you try to uninstall and reinstall the app. This usually resolve similar problems. Please let us know if the problem persists. 
Kind Regards
Support Team

### 1/5 — Keeps crashing

*2014-06-28, version 3.0*

Every time my child attempts to open the app it crashes. I am assuming this is due to the fact that it hasn't been updated since iOS 7 came out.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2013-08-21*

This is a amazing game and is definitely worth the dollar. I just wish that there were some more colors, and you can paint on different back grounds beside the black one (like white a background) i also wish that you could use different sizes or different writing utensils... Like a brush or a thick sharpie. If you add some of this stuff i will continue to rate you 5 stars. I got this today so i don't know how often the updates come

### 5/5 — Love it!!!!!!

*2012-11-24, version 3.0*

I bought this mostly because I have an Apple TV & can get my drawings to appear nicely on the TV .  We plan to use it to play pictionary when the kids come over.  Also, love it for the grand kids!!!!!  Worth the money!!!! And love the rocket shooting across at the end!!!!!  So pleased!!!!!

### 5/5 — Cool

*2012-11-11*

For the game it is fun to draw with but when you light it up with more than one color on top of another it turned the colors white in that area wit the same glow outline that mixes it up. But I personally think that the best part of the app altogether is when you undo your work. It outlines the last thing you drew in black with the glow outline still there then erases it. I like that part the best but it needs more colors and stencils and sizes for the brush would be great.

### 2/5 — Ok.....ish

*2012-04-10, version 2.4.1*

This app is only good for 1 purpose. BASIC drawing. I would probably not recommend it. I think it should be free. I would like a refund.

### 4/5 — Great app, update broke it

*2012-03-29, version 2.4*

With the new update, can't see what you have drawn until you hit glow. During drawing only see a line of bouncing dots.  As the previous reviewer, please fix.

### 4/5 — Nice app

*2012-03-28, version 2.4*

New update for the new ipad wont work please fix it 😢

## Frequently asked questions about Glow Doodle

### What does Glow Doodle do?

Glow Doodle allows users to create drawings with a unique, razor-sharp neon glow effect. It offers a simple interface with carefully selected colors, an auto-hiding toolbar, and the ability to erase previous strokes. The app is designed to be engaging for all ages and is also used for educational purposes and developing fine motor skills.

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

Key features include a distinct light glow effect, a palette of harmonious doodle colors, an auto-hiding toolbar for uninterrupted drawing, an erase function for the previous stroke, and the ability to save drawings to photo albums. It also supports Apple Pencil for enhanced creativity.

### How much does Glow Doodle cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases can unlock additional features such as the Nordic Ice Blue color edition and enhanced rocket animations. Users can also hide the in-app purchase button through the settings.

### Is Glow Doodle compatible with Apple Pencil?

Yes, Glow Doodle is Apple Pencil friendly. There is an option in the settings that allows users to draw exclusively with Apple Pencil, providing a more precise and controlled drawing experience for those who prefer it.

### Who would benefit from using Glow Doodle?

Glow Doodle is beneficial for children for art and fine motor skill development, and it's also embraced by teachers for art, math, and language lessons. Parents and professionals working with children with special needs, such as autism, have found it useful for enhancing visual sensory and motor skills through its cause-and-effect "magic" button.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2021-12-13

- Improved compatibility with iOS 14 or later
- New option to allow drawing with Apple Pencil only (via Settings app)
- Nordic Ice Blue Edition now available through in-app purchases (with Parental Gate). Nordic Ice Blue edition unlocks the following features:
    (i) Nordic Ice Blue color
    (ii) Rocket Sure Launch - Launching Glow Doodle Rocket EVERY TIME when you light up your drawing 
- Educational setting allows teachers to hide the In-App Purchase button (via Settings app)

### 3.4 — 2020-01-15

- Improved compatibility with iOS13

### 3.3 — 2020-01-13

- Improved compatibility with iOS13

### 3.2 — 2019-11-11

- Improved compatibility with iOS12
- Fixed bug where stroke colours may appear randomised after glowing in some occasions
- Fixed an issue where Glow Doodle may crash when saving drawing in some occasions

### 3.1 — 2017-04-26

- Optimized for iOS 8 or later
- Optimized for 64bit devices

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All apps by Y Lau: https://appshunter.io/developer/284938424

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