Comparison

Doodle Dandy vs JustHelloWorld

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Rotationally-symmetric input for balanced designs
  • Real-time transparency tool
  • Multiple brush sizes
  • Unlimited undo/redo
  • Save and share creations
  • Customizable wallpaper
Features
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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.

About

JustHelloWorld

Features
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This seems like just an app that says Hello World in multiple languages and colors. But is it? Interesting...

Screenshots

Doodle Dandy4 screens
JustHelloWorld3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JustHelloWorld at none against Doodle Dandy's 1. JustHelloWorld 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 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Doodle Dandy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JustHelloWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Dandy ships an update fortnightly, JustHelloWorld every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Doodle Dandy versus JustHelloWorld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle DandyJustHelloWorld
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 42 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas WilliamsMurat Can KOC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Doodle Dandy

One-time1
  • Doodle Dandy - No Ads$0.99
None

JustHelloWorld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle Dandy free?
Doodle Dandy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JustHelloWorld free?
JustHelloWorld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Doodle Dandy or JustHelloWorld have ads?
Doodle Dandy shows ads; JustHelloWorld does not.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Dandy or JustHelloWorld?
Doodle Dandy ships an update fortnightly, and JustHelloWorld every 42 months. Most recently, Doodle Dandy was updated on August 20, 2026 and JustHelloWorld on September 20, 2026.

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