DoodleSync vs CoCanvas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DoodleSync
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DoodleSync is a simple shared drawing and photo app for couples and friends. Create a private room, invite someone with a short code or link, and draw together in real time. Send quick sketches, notes, instant photos, little reminders, or personal doodles that feel more expressive than a regular message. DoodleSync is designed for a lightweight, private connection between two people. Draw together, capture and annotate photos, react to shared moments, and keep your latest doodle or photo visible with home-screen widget support. Features: - Create private two-person rooms - Draw together in real time - Capture and share instant photos - Add captions or draw directly on photos - React to shared photos - Browse your shared photo history - Get daily prompts when you need drawing inspiration - Display shared doodles and photos on your home-screen widget - Receive notifications when your partner updates the widget Whether it is a tiny heart, a quick note, a favourite photo, or a silly sketch, DoodleSync gives couples and friends a small shared space to stay connected.
CoCanvas
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CoCanvas is a real-time collaborative drawing app built for friends. DRAW TOGETHER Open a shared canvas and paint it with your friends, layer by layer. Every stroke shows up live โ no refreshing, no waiting. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Add the CoCanvas widget to your home screen and see your friends' latest canvas at a glance, without even opening the app. BEFORE IT'S GONE Canvases are temporary. They expire, which makes every mark matter. Jump in while there's still time to leave yours. HOW IT WORKS โ Sign up and connect with friends โ Create or join a shared canvas โ Draw in real time together โ Add the widget to your home screen to keep up between sessions
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Verdict
DoodleSync and CoCanvas are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DoodleSync | CoCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suraj Kumar | Oluwatobi Talabi |
In-app purchases
DoodleSync
No in-app purchases
CoCanvas
No in-app purchases









