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Drawing for Kids

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app2012

68%

WISE Score

4.3

App Store

A 2012 drawing app with fun brushes and playback mode—solid for toddler doodling, but showing its age.

Drawing for Kids

app

Everyone, 2012

68%

WISE Score

4.3

App Store

A 2012 drawing app with fun brushes and playback mode—solid for toddler doodling, but showing its age.

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Screenwise Verdict

This is a perfectly fine drawing app for toddlers and preschoolers—the kind of thing you hand over on a long car ride or while waiting at a restaurant. The variety of brushes is fun, and the playback feature is a nice touch that kids genuinely enjoy.

That said, it's a 2012 Android app, and it shows. The interface feels dated, and there are much more polished, feature-rich drawing apps available now (like Drawing Pad or Procreate Pocket for older kids). The social sharing features are a yellow flag—not a dealbreaker, but you'll want to supervise or disable them.

For very young kids (2-4) who just want to make colorful marks on a screen, this does the job. For older kids or anyone looking for actual art instruction or advanced features, look elsewhere. It's fine, but there are better options in 2025.

Age Fit

Best for ages 2-6 who are just discovering digital drawing and enjoy bright colors and simple tools. Older kids will likely want more sophisticated drawing apps with layers, more control, and modern features.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Pure creative expression with no problematic content. The app focuses entirely on drawing and doodling with bright colors and fun brushes. No characters, no narrative, no conflict—just a blank canvas for kids to explore. The 'movie mode' playback feature is a nice touch that lets kids see their creation unfold, which can build pride in their work.

Imaginative

Solid open-ended creative tool with 24 different brush types (glow, neon, rainbow, crayon, fireworks, etc.) that encourage experimentation. Kids can paint on photos or blank canvas, and the variety of brushes offers more creative possibilities than basic drawing apps. The playback feature adds a layer of 'wow' that makes the creative process itself interesting. Not groundbreaking, but genuinely imaginative for a simple drawing app.

Safe

The app itself is straightforward and safe—no chat, no user-generated content from strangers, no inappropriate material. However, it includes social sharing via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Gmail, which introduces some concern for young users. The app description mentions a Facebook page, and while the app has a 'kids mode,' the social features aren't age-gated in a way that's clear from the documentation. No mention of ads in the original description, but this is a 2012 Android app, so monetization practices from that era were often less transparent.

Enriching

Develops fine motor skills and encourages self-expression, which is valuable for young children. The variety of brush types can teach basic concepts about different art tools and effects. However, it's a fairly basic drawing app without structured lessons, tutorials, or progressive skill-building. It's entertainment and free play, which has developmental value, but it's not particularly enriching beyond the basics of digital drawing.

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Why It Might Be Great

24 different brush types (neon, rainbow, fireworks, glow) make drawing more exciting than basic finger painting
The 'movie mode' that plays back drawings like a film is genuinely delightful for little kids
Simple interface designed specifically for young children—no complicated menus or settings
Builds fine motor skills and encourages creative expression without rules or structure
Can draw on photos, which adds variety beyond blank canvas

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What to Watch For

Social sharing features connect to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram—definitely supervise or disable these for young kids
It's a 2012 app, so the interface and features feel dated compared to modern drawing apps
No clear information about ads or in-app purchases in the original listing
Limited educational value beyond basic creative play

Conversation Starters

"What's your favorite brush to use? Why do you like the rainbow one more than the crayon?"
"Can you draw me a picture of our family? Or our house?"
"Let's watch your drawing as a movie! Which part was the most fun to draw?"
"What would you like to draw next—something real or something from your imagination?"

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