Comparison

Oilbook vs Draw and Doodle

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

Head to head
About

Oilbook

This app offers a realistic oil painting simulation by focusing on fluid dynamics for authentic paint flow and diffusion. It provides extensive brush customization and color selection tools for a dynamic artistic experience.

Highlights
  • Fluid mechanics-based paint simulation
  • Customizable brush parameters
  • Color wheel and eyedropper tool
  • Multiple undo/redo support
  • Save and share artwork
  • Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity
Features
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I've always wanted to develop an oil painting app. After trying existing solutions on the market, I found that they only mimic the texture of oil paintings, which I believe is not perfect. Pigments are essentially a liquid, so my goal is to authentically recreate the dynamic process of paint flow and diffusion based on fluid mechanics and other physical principles. This vision led to Oilbook — a truly unique software. The default brush can adjust the number of bristles and the size of the brush. The fluidity of the pigments can also be adjusted. Other brushes can adjust texture, size, point distance, hardness, direction, opacity and other parameters. Reducing 'Bristle Count' can sometimes improve the effect. For some brushes, it is better to adjust the hardness. For example, please try to adjust the hardness of some brushes to 0. Supports multiple undo/redo. Supports switching between portrait and landscape modes. A large number of oil painting texture color presets with adjustable intensity can be applied to your work. You can select colors using the color wheel, or use the eyedropper tool to extract the color of a point on the canvas. You can use the eraser, clear the canvas, switch full-screen mode. The current project progress can be saved, and the archive can also be deleted. You can save your work to photo album or share it. In Apple Pencil mode, the stroke thickness will change in real time with the pressure. There is a user guide in the settings page. In the pro version you will: - Get all brushes and color presets, and they are constantly being updated. - Remove watermark. - Choose the canvas size. - Move the canvas to inspect and paint details. - Turn on pressure support for Apple Pencil, for all other brushes. - You can choose to use Apple MetalFX technology to enlarge the size of your work by 4 times. MetalFX is a technology developed by Apple for enhancing game graphics quality. Pro version is a one-time purchase. If you encounter any problems in use, please write to duansu3518290@163.com

About

Draw and Doodle

Transform your screen into a canvas of dancing particles with every touch. This app offers a variety of particle effects, shapes, and color options to create unique, magical artwork. Enjoy a distraction-free creative experience with stunning backgrounds and a paint mode for saving your designs.

Highlights
  • Interactive particle effects
  • Variety of shapes and styles
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Stunning background themes
  • Paint mode for saving artwork
  • No ads or distractions
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Turn every touch into magic! PlayPad is a delightful drawing app where your fingers create beautiful particle effects that dance across the screen. DRAW WITH PARTICLES Tap and drag to release bursts of colorful particles. Watch them float, fall, explode, or swirl toward the center. Every touch creates something unique. SHAPES & STYLES - Circles, stars, hearts, and sparkles - Lightning bolts, diamonds, and snowflakes - Fiery particles that glow COLOR YOUR WAY - Rainbow mode for automatic color shifting - Warm and cool color palettes - Neon colors that pop - Pick any custom color STUNNING BACKGROUNDS - Solid colors or dark gradients - Underwater and cosmic themes - Rainbow flow effects - Use your own photos PAINT MODE Keep your creations on screen. Draw lines, add particles, and save your artwork to Photos. Perfect for creative play, relaxation, or keeping little hands entertained. No ads. No distractions. Just pure creative fun.

Screenshots

Oilbook4 screens
Draw and Doodle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Oilbook at 4.2 against Draw and Doodle's 2.3. Draw and Doodle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Oilbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Draw and Doodle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Oilbook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Oilbook versus Draw and Doodle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOilbookDraw and Doodle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晶雷 端Peter Minwegen

Customer experience

Oilbook

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Draw and Doodle

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Oilbook

One-time1
  • Oilbook Pro$4.99
None

Draw and Doodle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oilbook free?
Oilbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw and Doodle free?
Draw and Doodle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Oilbook or Draw and Doodle?
Oilbook is rated higher. Oilbook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Draw and Doodle averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Oilbook or Draw and Doodle have ads?
Oilbook shows ads; Draw and Doodle does not.
Which is updated more often, Oilbook or Draw and Doodle?
Oilbook ships an update every 3 weeks, and Draw and Doodle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Oilbook was updated on October 25, 2026 and Draw and Doodle on October 24, 2026.

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