# Magic Canvas \| touch play app — Create your own world

> Interactive illustrated worlds for children and adults to explore and play. (iPhone/iPad app by Xtone Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-canvas-touch-play-app/id1142071893 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xtone Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307445709)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.46/5 from 132 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 197 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 4 more
- Released: 2017-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-canvas-touch-play-app/id1142071893/reviews.md

## What is Magic Canvas | touch play app?

Magic Canvas is a popular application that is spreading across the world from Japan.
In this application, users play with pictures drawn by popular picture book authors and illustrators. 
A variety of pictures have been carefully crafted to be enjoyable for both kids and adults. Experience different locations such as the ocean, forest, and sky, all while nurturing your child. 

It's easy to operate, even with the fingertip of a child under 1 years of age.
Magic Canvas expands your child's field of vision, stimulates their curiosity, and allows them to learn about the world, essentially hitting more than two birds with one stone.
We hope you have a wonderful time playing Magic Canvas together with your children.


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This application is designed for use on tablet PC, however it can also be used on smartphones.
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[How to play]
▼Create your own world▼
1. Pick a theme that you like
2. Press Play to enter the theme, then try tapping on different areas
3. Try tapping on pictures that appear
4. A cool effect appears when you trace the screen


[Available themes]
*The Forest and Ocean themes are free!

▼FOREST
Watch animals in the wild

▼OCEAN
Dive into a vast blue world

▼LAKESIDE
Find many places to play

▼UNDERGROUND
Discover rare creatures

▼NIGHT SKY
Wander about the night sky

▼SPACE
See the unknown in the stars

▼TOWN
Check out lively streets

▼TREEHOUSE
A treehouse full of life

▼SNOW TOWN
Welcome to a lively land of snow and light

Various other themes will gradually be added!


[Goals for Magic Canvas]
- We value the concept of an application that fosters communication between children and adults. The intention isn't to simply give children a tool to play with. 
- We hope it can help to nurture your child's various senses by exposing them to pictures with a real-life feel from a young age.
- We aim for it to be a tool that allows adults to kick-start their child's new discoveries and inquisitive minds.
- We have put consideration into making Magic Canvas as user-friendly as possible by making it feel like you're reading a picture book, even though it's an application.
- We aim for it to allow children who cannot yet speak to reach the ability to communicate with adults.

## Key features

- Interactive illustrated scenes
- Tap and trace animations
- Multiple themed worlds
- Nurtures curiosity and senses
- Fosters child-adult communication
- Easy-to-use interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNDERGROUND | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lakeside | $0.99 | one-time |
| NIGHT SKY | $0.99 | one-time |
| SPACE | $0.99 | one-time |
| TOWN | $0.99 | one-time |
| CHRISTMAS DAY | $0.99 | one-time |
| TREEHOUSE | $0.99 | one-time |
| SNOW TOWN | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-canvas-touch-play-app/id1142071893/reviews.md

### 3/5 — はい、、、

*2025-04-16, version 3.2.1*

私はサクラではありません。

はい、、、
もうこれはなんと言ったらいいのでしょうか。
非課金で遊べるのは2つのみ。
もっと詳しくいうと、初めは非課金でも全て遊べます(八個ぐらい)。でもいつでも遊べるのは2つ。どういうことかと言いますと、その2つ以外は1回遊ぶともう1回遊ぶには課金をしなければいけないのです。150円(？)という金額ですがわたしは子供なので勝手に課金はできません。なのであまり遊べないのです。
これをどういうべきか、、、

星3つです。
長文失礼しました

### 2/5 — 以前の購入履歴が復元できません

*2025-03-27, version 3.2.1*

3歳の頃から子供が気に入って遊んでいるのですが、以前購入したものを長押ししても復元できず困ってます。

### 5/5 — 楽しいし

*2025-03-20, version 3.2.1*

めっちゃいいとおもう！😊

### 5/5 — 夕方

*2024-02-11, version 3.2.1*

かヒラ

### 5/5 — もうすぐ3歳の娘もお気に入りです！

*2023-12-27, version 3.2.1*

不具合もなく、絵も可愛くて癒されます☆
長らく更新されていないようですが、ぜひ新しいテーマを増やしてほしいです！

### 5/5 — 満足です

*2023-12-22, version 3.2.1*

８歳の娘は保育園の頃からのファンで、定期的に楽しんでいます。ぜひ新しいものを出していってください。

### 2/5 — 音が出ない

*2023-08-05, version 3.2.1*

音が出なくてほんとにこまる。iPhoneだと出るけどiPadだと出ない…子どもが使うものなのでiPadで使えないと意味ない

### 5/5 — あ、

*2023-02-19, version 3.2.1*

らまに

### 1/5 — よくわからない

*2023-02-05, version 3.2.1*

評価高いのに、課金ばっかり。お試しできるのは良いんだけど、1回だけ。画面をタッチすると音が出たり物が増えるだけでつまんない。

### 5/5 — ゆびつむぎ

*2023-02-04, version 3.2.1*

まい
ひより

## Frequently asked questions about Magic Canvas | touch play app

### What is Magic Canvas?

Magic Canvas is an application that allows users to interact with beautifully illustrated scenes created by popular picture book authors. Users can tap on different areas of the screen to trigger animations and effects, and trace the screen to create their own visual experiences. It's designed to be enjoyable for both children and adults.

### What are the key features of Magic Canvas?

Key features include a variety of interactive illustrated themes like forests, oceans, and space, easy-to-use tap and trace controls suitable for very young children, and a focus on nurturing a child's senses, curiosity, and communication skills. The app aims to feel like reading a picture book while offering interactive elements.

### Is Magic Canvas free to use?

The application offers free themes, specifically the Forest and Ocean themes, allowing users to experience its core functionality. Additional themed worlds are available for purchase within the app, providing more content and variety for continued exploration.

### What devices is Magic Canvas compatible with?

Magic Canvas is designed for tablet PCs but can also be used on smartphones. Its intuitive controls are made to be operable even by the fingertip of a child under one year of age, ensuring accessibility across different devices.

### How can Magic Canvas benefit my child?

Magic Canvas aims to expand a child's field of vision, stimulate their curiosity, and help them learn about the world through engaging visuals and interactive play. It's designed to foster communication between children and adults and nurture various senses by exposing children to lifelike illustrations from a young age.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.1 — 2018-12-22

Thank you for using Magic Canvas.
The details of the update are specified below.

Error fixed.

Update to the latest version and enjoy.

### 3.2.0 — 2018-12-06

Thank you for using Magic Canvas.
The details of the update are specified below.

"SNOW TOWN" theme added!

Update to the latest version and enjoy.

### 3.1.0 — 2018-05-04

Thank you for using Magic Canvas.
The details of the update are specified below.

"TREEHOUSE" theme added!

Update to the latest version and enjoy.

### 3.0.0 — 2018-04-05

Thank you for using Magic Canvas.
The details of the update are specified below.

- "Thai","Indonesian","Vietnamese" added as a user language.
- Performance improved.
- Various brush-ups performed.

Update to the latest version and enjoy.

### 2.3.0 — 2017-12-06

Thank you for using Magic Canvas.
The details of the update are specified below.

"CHRISTMAS DAY" theme added!
Fixed bug of indelible badge

Update to the latest version and enjoy.

## Related topics

[see touch learn](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/see-touch-learn)

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