Kids Doodle does what it promises: it's a straightforward drawing app with fun brushes that kids genuinely enjoy. The movie playback feature is a nice touch, and parents consistently report it's calming rather than stimulating.

But here's the problem: it's a 2012 app with social media sharing baked right in. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Gmail—all accessible from an app designed for preschoolers and early elementary kids. That's a massive oversight that tanks the safety score.

If you can disable those features (or use it in airplane mode) and you just need a simple drawing app to keep a young kid entertained, it works fine. But there are newer, safer alternatives that don't come with these legacy social media integrations. In 2025, this app feels like a relic that hasn't kept pace with modern child safety standards.