Doodle.ly vs Zero1 by Zerodha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doodle.ly
Create and share drawings with friends using a variety of realistic art tools. This free app offers an intuitive interface suitable for all ages, from toddlers to artists. Save your creations or publish them directly to social media.
- Realistic drawing tools
- Easy sharing to social media
- Unlimited undos/redos
- Friend interaction (likes/following)
- Save multiple canvases
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Doodle.ly is a fun, free and easy way to share drawings with friends. Draw a picture, then publish it or save it - it's that easy. Our custom-designed drawing engine accurately simulates real pencil, pen, crayons and markers. The UI is highly intuitive, creating a joyful drawing experience simple enough for a toddler, and yet powerful enough for a serious artist. "the closest thing I had to real pen and paper" Lance Ulanoff, Editor-in-Chief, Mashable Features: • 100% free custom designed drawing tools: Crayon, Ballpoint, Highlighter, Pencil, Resizable Eraser, Chisel Tip Marker and Fine Point Marker in an array of colors. • Sharing to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Text, Email and AirDrop • Unlimited undos and redos • Interact with friends by sharing likes and following one another • Keep up to 180 canvases in progress at one time (iPad)
Zero1 by Zerodha
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Zero1 is a new age media network, trying to demystify money through data-backed storytelling. The app enables you to participate in the Zero1 community, you can: Earn fest passes by attempting missions Earn exclusive Zero1 Merchandise Earn access to Zero1 Underground (coming soon) Interact with other fans and the Zero1 team (coming soon) ——————— We are making finance fun. The jargon filled world of money needs a makeover, and your first step starts with us. Understanding money is overwhelming but it doesn’t need to be. The world of finance is filled with jargon, and its overwhelming. But it can’t be ignored, understanding money is crucial to life. By making finance fun and relatable we can empower every Indian to take control of their future. So, let’s start by having money conversations we never had. Our channels: Zero1: https://www.youtube.com/@Zero1byZerodha Zero1 Women: https://www.youtube.com/@Zero1women Zero1 Hindi: https://www.youtube.com/@Zero1Hindi LearnApp X Zerodha Zerodha is building Zero1 in partnership with LearnApp.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Zero1 by Zerodha at every 3 weeks against Doodle.ly's every 6 weeks. Doodle.ly's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Doodle.ly ships an update every 6 weeks, Zero1 by Zerodha every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doodle.ly | Zero1 by Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (228 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 228 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Doodle.ly, Inc. | Learnapp Technologies Private Limited |
Bugs and requests
Doodle.ly
Reported bugs
4 issues- Drawings disappearing after exiting app
- Undo button causing crashes
- Login issues with Twitter/Facebook
- App freezing and force closing
Requested features
5 requests- More color options
- Adjustable brush/tool sizes
- Ability to save/resume drawings
- In-app account creation
- Commenting/feedback system
Zero1 by Zerodha
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Doodle.ly
No in-app purchases
Zero1 by Zerodha
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Doodle.ly free?
Is Zero1 by Zerodha free?
Do Doodle.ly or Zero1 by Zerodha have ads?
Which is updated more often, Doodle.ly or Zero1 by Zerodha?
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