Kids Doodle

Kids Doodle

app

Everyone, 2012, Casual

WISE
52%

WISE Score

4.3

App Store

A 2012 drawing app with fun brushes and a playback feature, but those social media sharing buttons are a hard no for little kids.

Where to Find

App Store
App Store
Google Play
Google Play
Screenwise Verdict

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.

Age Fit

Best for ages 3-8 who want a simple digital drawing tool. The interface is genuinely kid-friendly, but parents need to disable social features before handing it over. Older kids will want more sophisticated art apps.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
88

A simple, calming creative outlet with no competitive elements, social pressure, or chaotic pacing. Parents report kids using it to calm down when upset or irritated. The app focuses purely on artistic expression without any social comparison features.

Imaginative
75

Offers 24 different brush types (glow, neon, rainbow, fireworks, crayon) and the ability to paint on photos or blank canvas. The 'movie mode' that plays back drawings as animations adds a creative dimension. However, it's fundamentally a digital coloring tool rather than something that sparks truly open-ended imaginative play or storytelling.

Safe
45

Major safety concerns: the app includes sharing functionality to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Gmail, which creates potential exposure to social platforms for young children. While it has a 'kids mode' available, the social sharing features and lack of clear information about ads or monetization in a free app from 2012 raise red flags. No evidence of robust parental controls or privacy protections.

Enriching
62

Develops fine motor skills and provides a digital art outlet. The playback feature lets kids see their creative process, which has some educational value. Parents note it helps with emotional regulation. However, it's a fairly basic drawing app without guided tutorials, art education content, or skill progression—it's entertainment and basic creative expression, not deep enrichment.

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Why It Might Be Great

  • 24 brush types (neon, glow, fireworks, rainbow) make digital drawing more exciting than basic finger painting
  • The 'movie mode' that plays back drawings as animations is genuinely delightful for kids
  • Parents report it actually helps kids calm down when upset—a rare claim that seems backed up by reviews
  • Simple interface that even young kids can navigate without constant help
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What to Watch For

  • Social media sharing to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram is built right in—not appropriate for the target age and needs to be disabled or supervised
  • It's a 2012 app, which means it may not meet modern privacy standards or security updates
  • No information about ads or in-app purchases in the free version
  • You'll want to turn off any social features and possibly use it in airplane mode

Conversation Starters

  • "Can you show me how you made that drawing? Let's watch it play back like a movie!"
  • "Which brush is your favorite? I love how the rainbow one looks."
  • "What would you like to draw today—something real or something from your imagination?"

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