Comparison

DoodlePop for iPad vs Observation Note

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

Head to head
About

DoodlePop for iPad

This drawing app for children plays delightful sounds as they create. It offers simple controls, various tools, and color options, making it easy for even the youngest users to explore their creativity and develop sensory awareness.

Highlights
  • Drawing with sound effects
  • Simple controls for young children
  • Color selection (9 colors + random)
  • Square and circle drawing tools
  • Line thickness adjustment
  • Save drawings
Features
Read full description

#1 in Entertainment! #1 in Education! Ranked #17 Overall!(*) A fun and interactive drawing app for kids featuring cute sound effects! Every stroke makes a playful sound, helping to nurture your child's creativity and senses while they have a blast! It's completely intuitive, so even toddlers can jump right in and play with ease. (^^) **Awesome Features Our "Sound & Draw" app comes packed with the following features. Thanks to its simple design, little ones can enjoy drawing all by themselves! ・Color Selection: Choose from 9 vibrant colors + Rainbow + Random! ・Shape Tools: Easily draw squares and circles. ・Eraser: To easily fix any little mistakes. ・Adjustable Line Thickness: Draw thick or thin lines. [How to use the Square & Circle Tools] Simply select the Square or Circle button, touch the screen, drag your finger, and release! The shape will magically appear in the exact size you dragged. Save Function: Save their precious masterpieces to your device! • How to Use the Square and Circle Tools Just select the Square or Circle Tool button, move your finger to one side Download Now! Calling all moms, dads, and educators—please give it a try! If your family loves the app, we’d be absolutely thrilled if you recommended "DoodlePop" to your friends. (*)AppStore Japan Ranking

About

Observation Note

Features
Read full description

シンプルな操作性で、行動観察を行うことができ、データ出力はエクスポートボタンを押すだけで行えます。 アリの行動観察を目的に開発されましたが、どんな生物の行動観察にも対応しています。

Screenshots

Observation Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DoodlePop for iPad at Free against Observation Note's $5.99. DoodlePop for iPad also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 18.5). Observation Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). On in-app purchases 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

DoodlePop for iPad is free to download; Observation Note costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoodlePop for iPad ships an update every 8 months, Observation Note every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DoodlePop for iPad versus Observation Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodlePop for iPadObservation Note
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.2 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPICxPIC, Inc.Hajime Sasaki

In-app purchases

None

DoodlePop for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Observation Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoodlePop for iPad free?
DoodlePop for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Observation Note free?
Observation Note costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DoodlePop for iPad or Observation Note have ads?
DoodlePop for iPad shows ads; Observation Note does not.
Which is updated more often, DoodlePop for iPad or Observation Note?
DoodlePop for iPad ships an update every 8 months, and Observation Note every 6 days. Most recently, DoodlePop for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Observation Note on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons