# Tux Paint > A free, award-winning digital drawing and painting application for children and adults. (iPhone/iPad app by Yung-Chiang Tu.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tux-paint/id944855270 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Yung-Chiang Tu](https://appshunter.io/developer/943303742) - Category: Entertainment, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 4.21/5 from 184 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 127 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-01-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tux-paint/id944855270/reviews.md ## What is Tux Paint? ~~~Top education app around the world! over 10,000,000 downloads since 2002!~~~ ~~~Hundreds of awards from many media/magazines!~~~ ~~~Hundreds of school are using it for teaching!~~~ ~~~Thousands of stamps and magics and they are free!~~~ "I just downloaded Tux Paint, I am extremely impressed with the program. I am very anxious for my grandchildren to try it, I am sure it will be a hit with them."- Mary Jean Jones "You've done it! You've created a functional, powerful, FUN piece of software my four-year-old can use! I probably looked like a big goofy chimp here for about 20 minutes as I took Tux Paint for a spin at my local coffee shop. I swear I was grinning. What a triumph!"- Peter Thompson "I just had to tell you that [our daughter] is absolutely in love with Tux Paint. I know I told you that, but it's freaking me out that she is only 3 and can operate it all on her own. She knows how to change the background, change stamps, go from one brush type to another and change colos - she learned how to use it so quickly! So, I thank you. And [my daughter] thanks you! :)" - Patti M., Sacramento, California, USA "My daughter, soon 7, loves it. It is surprizingly powerful for its paradigm."- David Baron What's inside: -Fun sound effects are played when tools are selected and used. -A cartoon version of Tux,appears at the bottom to give tips, hints and information. Paint brush -Various brushes available -Brushes can be animated -Brushes can change shape depending on the direction they're drawn -Alternate color palettes can be created and used Rubber stamp -Hundreds of photographic and cartoon stamps images are available -Stamps have descriptive text and sound samples (names, facts, etc.) and/or sound effects assigned to them -Stamps can be resized, flipped and mirrored -Raster bitmaps (Portable Network Graphics ("PNG")) with full-color and alpha transparency (32bpp RGBA) supported Line tool -Uses Paint Brush's brushes -'Rubberband' shows where the line will be drawn as you move the figure Shape tool -Draw various filled and unfilled polygonal shapes -Rotate shapes Text and Label tools -Come with various fonts -Bold, italic and size can be changed -Supports any languages which works on your IPhone/IPad 'Magic' (special effects) tool -Blind - pull window blinds down, or across, the picture -Blocks - turn parts of the picture 'blocky' -Blur - blur parts of the picture using the mouse -Bricks - paint realistic large or small brick patterns -Calligraphy - a smooth brush that changes thickness depending on how quickly you stroke -Cartoon - make parts of the picture look like a cartoon -Chalk - make parts of the picture look like a chalk drawing -Color & White - turn the picture monotone -Color Shift - Jumble the colors of the picture -Confetti - Throw confetti over your picture -Darken - darken the colors of parts of the picture -Distortion - slightly alters the position of the picture under the brush -Drip - make parts of the picture look like it's dripping away -Edges - outline the edges of shapes in yur picture -Emboss - gives the image's edges highlights and shadows -Fill - 'flood-fill' an area with a particular color -Fisheye - view parts of your picture through a fish-eye lense -Flip - flip the image vertically -Flower - draws curvy-stalked flowers -Foam - paints foamy bubbles that grow as you move the mouse -Fold - fold down the corners of your picture -Glass Tile - see your drawing through glass tiles -Grass - paint realistic clumps of grass on the screen and into the distance -Hexagon Mosaic - create a pattern of hexagons -Irregular Mosaic - turn your picture into a mosaic of shards -Kaleidoscope - four symmetric brushes -Light - draw beams of bright light on your picture There too much to write here,please don't hesitate to check it yourself! Undo -Multiple levels of undo -Undo actions can themselves be undone with the 'Redo' button More, you can share your master piece to Facebook, Twitter, Flicker and Wechat!! ## Key features - Animated and customizable brushes - Hundreds of rubber stamps with sounds - Special effects tools (magic) - Line and shape drawing tools - Text and label tools with various fonts - Fun sound effects and tips ## Recent user reviews (10 of 46) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tux-paint/id944855270/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Can't type *2023-02-19, version 0.9.22-2* I tried to type but it didn't work. I downloaded it on my ipad, and it wouldn't let me stop typing. Pls fix this. ### 3/5 — Fill in tool *2022-12-23, version 0.9.22-2* Can’t get the fill in tool to work :( otherwise perfect! I love tuxpaint ### 5/5 — Cool *2022-04-15, version 0.9.22-2* Cool draw app ### 5/5 — It’s great! *2021-04-28, version 0.9.22-2* This is so good I use this for my computer tests and it’s so fun too!!! ### 5/5 — best app ever *2021-03-22, version 0.9.22-2* i don’t even rate apps but holy moly i enjoy this app ### 4/5 — I Love It, but Needs more Features! *2021-03-17, version 0.9.22-2* Hey Hi Hello! I absolutely love this app, it’s so cute and fun. I like the different stamps and tools you provide, however I think you come add a couple more features/ tools, like an eye drop/ color picker and/or make the zoom in and out feature more...simple? But besides that, it’s really great, I can’t wait til this app gains popularity again! ### 5/5 — Long time no see! *2021-03-05, version 0.9.22-2* I played this on The school computer years ago and I just recently realized it was in the App Store. It still has all the features I enjoyed years ago! Thanks for not taking it down! ^_^! ### 5/5 — Love it *2020-07-13, version 0.9.30* Let’s GOOOOOOOOOOOO I LOVE IT ### 5/5 — The best *2020-06-20, version 0.9.30* Best painting app ever! ### 5/5 — Epic *2020-06-12, version 0.9.30* what did u expect me to say? It’s epic WHAT DO TOU WANT ## Frequently asked questions about Tux Paint ### What is Tux Paint? Tux Paint is a free, award-winning digital drawing and painting application designed to be fun and easy to use for children. It offers a wide range of tools, including various brushes, hundreds of rubber stamps, and special effects, making it a versatile creative outlet. ### What are the key features of Tux Paint? Key features include a variety of brushes that can be animated and change shape, hundreds of photographic and cartoon rubber stamps with descriptive sounds, and a 'magic' tool offering special effects like blur, cartoon, and confetti. It also includes line, shape, and text tools with customizable fonts. ### Is Tux Paint free to use? Yes, Tux Paint is completely free to download and use. It is an open-source application that does not require any payment or in-app purchases. ### Who is Tux Paint for? Tux Paint is primarily designed for children to encourage creativity and artistic expression. However, its powerful features and intuitive interface also make it suitable for adults who enjoy digital drawing and painting. ### What kind of art can I create with Tux Paint? You can create a wide variety of artwork with Tux Paint, from simple drawings and paintings to more complex compositions using stamps and special effects. The app supports various brushes, lines, shapes, and text, allowing for diverse artistic exploration. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 0.9.22-2 — 2021-02-23 Bug Fix ## Apps similar to Tux Paint | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Animation Creator Express](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-express/id373460552) | 3.1 (305) | Free | Entertainment | | [Tata Play - Live TV & DTH Pack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tata-play-live-tv-and-dth-pack/id385090000) | 2.9 (376) | Free | Entertainment | | [Bot3D Editor - 3D Anime Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot3d-editor-3d-anime-editor/id1215161139) | 3.8 (3,323) | Free | Entertainment | | [Sketchers United](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchers-united/id1492668495) | 3.8 (225) | Free | Entertainment | | [VRoid Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321) | 3.3 (398) | Free | Entertainment | | [Poseit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poseit/id1567797324) | 4.3 (281) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by Yung-Chiang Tu - [Kids Doodle 3D (Animals) - movie kids color & draw](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-doodle-3d-animals-movie-kids-color-and-draw/id1065474712) - [OpenTTD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openttd/id1585549844) All apps by Yung-Chiang Tu: https://appshunter.io/developer/943303742 --- *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 2026-06-10.*