Doodle Dandy vs TangledString
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doodle Dandy
Unleash your creativity with this intuitive drawing app that makes creating beautiful artwork accessible to everyone. Enjoy a game-like experience with satisfying results you can share or use as custom wallpaper. No artistic talent is required to produce stunning, original creations.
- Rotationally-symmetric input for balanced designs
- Real-time transparency tool
- Multiple brush sizes
- Unlimited undo/redo
- Save and share creations
- Customizable wallpaper
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Doodle Dandy is addictive like a game -- but creative, personal, and productive. Games are fun -- but when it's all over, what do you have to show for all your time and effort? A score? Who cares? Art is fun -- but creating something truly beautiful on a touchscreen isn't easy. UNTIL NOW. Doodle Dandy gives you the power to create elegant, eye-catching artwork, at your fingertips -- no talent required. It's challenging and engaging like a game, but when you're done, you have an original work of art to share and enjoy. No more lame doodles! Fun for all ages! Doodle Dandy provides a handful of simple tools which ensure success in every doodle: - Rotationally-symmetric input ensures balance and elegance - Color palette designed for range and consistency - Multiple discrete brush sizes - Transparency tool works in real-time, anytime - Unlimited "undo" and "redo" - Save creations for later viewing, to use as custom wallpaper, or for sharing with friends - Works on Mac Learn in seconds, master over time. Amaze yourself as you create visual poetry in motion. Amaze others with stunning, original gifts. Find satisfaction and joy in the process of creation, with Doodle Dandy.
TangledString
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The left and right edges of the screen are tied with 10 strings. Apply the right end that is connected to the left end. The game is over when you can hit as many as 10.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TangledString at none against Doodle Dandy's 1. TangledString also leads on ads (none vs shown). Doodle Dandy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 42 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Doodle Dandy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TangledString asks for nothing beyond the download.
Doodle Dandy ships an update fortnightly, TangledString every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doodle Dandy | TangledString |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (69 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 42 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Williams | Yukihiro Shioya |
In-app purchases
Doodle Dandy
- Doodle Dandy - No Ads$0.99
TangledString
No in-app purchases








