Comparison

D'Nails vs Doodle Magic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

D'Nails

Design and apply virtual nail art using augmented reality. Create custom patterns, use stamps, and experiment with various colors to bring your nail art visions to life.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality nail painting
  • Custom pattern creator
  • Stamp application
  • Color experimentation
  • Virtual nail art designs
Features
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Paint your nails in Augmented Reality! Come up with your own designs with the pattern creator, and apply stamps and colors with the painting feature.

About

Doodle Magic

Create vibrant neon artworks with a variety of glowing brushes and tools on a large canvas. This app offers an easy-to-use interface for all skill levels, allowing you to save and share your creations. It's suitable for both kids and adults looking for a relaxing and creative outlet.

Highlights
  • Vibrant neon glow colors
  • Glowing brushes and sketch tools
  • Undo and redo functionality
  • Save and share artwork
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Kid-friendly drawing experience
Features
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Unleash your inner artist with Doodle Glow Art, the ultimate app for creating stunning neon artworks! Dive into a world of vibrant colors and endless creativity as you paint with glowing brushes on a wide drawing canvas. Key Features: Vibrant Neon Glow Colors: Explore mesmerizing neon hues that bring your artwork to life. Glowing Brushes & Sketch Tools: Create magical doodles with intuitive tools and brushes. Express Your Creativity: Whether you're a beginner or a professional, easily express your artistic vision. Undo & Redo: Correct mistakes effortlessly with built-in undo and redo buttons. Save & Share: Save your masterpieces and share them on social media with friends and family. Easy-to-Use Interface: Enjoy a user-friendly interface designed for all skill levels. Kid-Friendly: Perfect for kids and adults alike to learn painting with fingers or predefined images. Transform your ideas into glowing artworks. Download Doodle Glow Art now and explore the magic of neon doodling! Perfect for Everyone! Kids and adults alike can enjoy stress-free doodling and creative expression. Create glowing mandalas, neon sketches, and magic kaleidoscope art! Relax and paint freely with unlimited color options! All personal data is protected in accordance with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/privacyPolicy.html Terms of Use: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/term.html

Screenshots

D'Nails4 screens
Doodle Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: D'Nails at 100% against Doodle Magic's 32%. D'Nails also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Doodle Magic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (56K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. D'Nails sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Doodle Magic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

D'Nails holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Magic has 56K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of D'Nails's written reviews are positive against 32% of Doodle Magic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D'Nails ships an update every 8 months, Doodle Magic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
D'Nails versus Doodle Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD'NailsDoodle Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (56K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better31.8% of reviews
Number of ratings256K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#85 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRussell SavageHai Nguyen Minh

Customer experience

D'Nails

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Doodle Magic

All ratings55,560 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews1,198 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral12.9%
Negative55.3%

Bugs and requests

D'Nails

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Doodle Magic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Drawing feature not working
  • Constant redirects to Safari

Requested features

2 requests
  • Color customization options
  • Drawing copy/duplicate feature

In-app purchases

1 purchases

D'Nails

One-time1
  • Full Experience$9.99
10 purchases

Doodle Magic

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Sub Plan$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Doodle Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Sale Off 50%$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Trial Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Doodle Yearly Premium$32.991 Year
One-time1
  • Doodle Magic Lifetime Plan Sale Off$49.99

Questions

Is D'Nails free?
D'Nails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doodle Magic free?
Doodle Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, D'Nails or Doodle Magic?
D'Nails is rated higher. D'Nails averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Doodle Magic averages 4.5 from 56K ratings.
Do D'Nails or Doodle Magic have ads?
Doodle Magic shows ads; D'Nails does not.
Which is updated more often, D'Nails or Doodle Magic?
D'Nails ships an update every 8 months, and Doodle Magic every 2 weeks. Most recently, D'Nails was updated on November 3, 2026 and Doodle Magic on November 10, 2026.

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