# D'Nails vs Doodle Magic

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | D'Nails | Doodle Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnails/id1529866818/reviews)** | [4.5 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-magic-glow-art-drawing/id6742448523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **56K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 1 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Russell Savage](https://appshunter.io/developer/445283534) | [Hai Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344126560) |

## What reviewers say

### D'Nails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnails/id1529866818)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Experience | $9.99 | one-time |


### Doodle Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-magic-glow-art-drawing/id6742448523)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Sub Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Doodle Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sale Off 50% | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Doodle Yearly Premium | $32.99 | per year |
| Doodle Magic Lifetime Plan Sale Off | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Great app
- 🎨 Tons of drawing options
- 😊 Relaxing to sketch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🤔 Can't change color
- 😩 Overstimulating

**Reported bugs**

- Drawing feature not working
- Constant redirects to Safari

**Requested features**

- Color customization options
- Drawing copy/duplicate feature


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*