# Daydream Doodler vs Canvas Software

The clearest difference is rating: Daydream Doodler at 4.6 against Canvas Software's 2.3. Daydream Doodler also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 40%) and ratings volume (485 vs 4). Canvas Software's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daydream Doodler sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Canvas Software asks for nothing beyond the download.

Daydream Doodler holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daydream Doodler has 485 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Daydream Doodler's written reviews are positive against 40% of Canvas Software's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daydream Doodler | Canvas Software |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydream-doodler/id451982316/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-software-painter/id1659824947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **485** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753) | [Canvas Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025253999) |

## What reviewers say

### Daydream Doodler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydream-doodler/id451982316)

Create cartoon-style art with unique drawing tools and fingertip-controlled stroke sizes. Supports Apple Pencil and offers a customizable color palette for easy adjustments while drawing.

**Highlights:** Cartoon-inspired drawing tools, Fingertip-controlled stroke size, Apple Pencil support, Customizable color palette, Live parameter adjustments, Multiple layers, Photo tracing mode (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar: Smallest Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Small Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Medium Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Big Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Biggest Tip | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and engaging drawing experience
- 🎨 Wide variety of free colors and tools
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💡 Simplicity makes it powerful
- 🖌️ Great for doodling and sketching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pencil/stylus input stops working intermittently
- ❌ Confusing user interface and toolbar
- ⚠️ App appears too simplistic for serious artists
- 🔧 Difficult to navigate color and pen selection
- 📱 Performance issues and slowness

**Reported bugs**

- Stylus/pencil stops responding after brief pause
- Unwanted lines appear while coloring
- Save dialog doesn't complete properly
- App freezes or crashes
- Unclear file format options for saving

**Requested features**

- Smudge/blur tool for colors
- Symmetry line and ruler tools
- Fill color bucket tool
- More color options
- Ability to create new sheets/pages


### Canvas Software

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-software-painter/id1659824947)

A powerful yet user-friendly drawing application for iPad and Mac, powered by a custom engine for smooth 60fps rendering. Offers features like adjustment layers, timelapse recording, and filters for creative expression.

**Highlights:** Canvas7 drawing engine, 60fps rendering, Adjustment Layers, Timelapse recording, Filters

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daydream Doodler free?

Daydream Doodler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Canvas Software free?

Canvas Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Daydream Doodler or Canvas Software?

Daydream Doodler is rated higher. Daydream Doodler averages 4.6 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while Canvas Software averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Daydream Doodler or Canvas Software have ads?

Neither Daydream Doodler nor Canvas Software shows ads.

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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.*