3.5 Safe to install
Unleash Your Creativity with Glow Doodle!

Glow Doodle by Y Lau offers a vibrant and innovative way to create glowing art, making it perfect for both kids and adults looking to explore their artistic side.
A Top 5 Best Selling App - The original Glow Doodle.
Glow Doodle has become a preferred choice among educators worldwide looking to integrate educational technology into their classrooms for art, math, language lessons, and fine motor skill activities.
Glow Doodle possesses the qualities that catapulted it to the rankings of a Top 5 App amidst the sea of hundreds of thousands of other Apps:
- Originality: Glow Doodle was a trailblazer in delivering a razor-sharp neon effect crafted by professional designers to users of all ages. Its debut in winter 2009 illuminated iPhone users' holidays with an unprecedented magical ambiance.
- Quality over quantity: Instead of overwhelming users with countless colors and line thickness options, Glow Doodle invested considerable effort in refining a select few to ensure a harmonious and user-friendly experience for individuals of all ages.
- Support from discerning users: Glow Doodle's ascent to becoming one of the top-selling paid apps in the US and UK App Stores was largely driven by the unwavering support of its user base. Teachers globally, particularly those in elementary education, who appreciated the app's originality and creativity, played a pivotal role in its success.
- Special Needs Friendly: Glow Doodle has also found favor among parents and professionals, including occupational therapists caring for children with special needs like autism. Through its intuitive interface and 'magic' button feature, the app fosters cause-and-effect experiences, enhancing visual sensory and fine motor skills development.
Upon toggling the "GLOW" button, witness how an ordinary drawing is transformed into a spectacular Glow Doodle effect, offering a unique and unparalleled experience.
New features include the Nordic Ice Blue color (available via in-app purchase) and the capability to draw exclusively with an Apple Pencil to elevate your glowing creativity.
KEY FEATURES:
- Razor-sharp Light Glow Effect
- Harmonious Doodle Colors: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Pink, White, Magenta
- Auto-hiding toolbar
- Erase previous strokes easily
- Motivational Glowy Rocket surprise inclusion
- Save drawings to Photo Albums for sharing
EDUCATION-FRIENDLY SETTINGS:
- Option to hide In-App Purchase button via Settings
APPLE PENCIL-FRIENDLY SETTINGS:
- Option to enable drawing with Apple Pencil only via Settings
NORDIC ICE BLUE EDITION (Available via In-App Purchase):
- Unlocks Nordic Ice Blue color and Rocket Sure Launch feature
- Hides in-app purchase button
ADVANCED DRAWING TIPS:
- You can create a distinctive 'glow' effect in specific parts of your drawing while leaving others unaffected. For instance: (1) draw the 'glow' element; (2) press the "GLOW" button; (3) continue drawing without activating the glow effect.
REMARKS: US & UK App Store; January 2010; Overall Paid Chart & Entertainment Paid Chart
SHARE & FOLLOW:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlowDoodle
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- Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cdtapps/
*Sharing by teachers & schools: http://www.pinterest.com/oodot/glow-doodle-in-classroom-learning/
Overview
Glow Doodle is a Commercial software in the category Games & Entertainment developed by Y Lau.
The latest version of Glow Doodle is 3.5, released on 06/06/2024. It was initially added to our database on 06/06/2024.
Glow Doodle runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Glow Doodle gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- User-friendly interface allows for easy navigation and drawing.
- Offers a variety of colors and brush sizes for creative expression.
- Encourages creativity and artistic exploration in users.
- Allows for saving and sharing of artwork easily.
- Provides a fun platform for stress relief and relaxation.
Cons
- Limited features compared to more advanced drawing software.
- Performance may lag on older devices or if too many layers are added.
- Lacks a community or social feature to connect with other artists.
- May not be suitable for users looking for professional-grade drawing capabilities.
- Some users might find the app lacking in more complex editing tools.

Peter Salakani
I'm Peter, a software reviews author at UpdateStar and content specialist with a keen focus on usability and performance. With a background in both software development and content creation, I bring a unique perspective to evaluating and discussing general software topics. When I'm not reviewing software, I enjoy staying updated on the latest tech trends, experimenting with new applications, and finding innovative solutions to everyday tech challenges.
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