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A simple, distraction-free drawing app for

Made for iPad and iPhone, ages 2–4. Twelve bright markers, seven Magic Markers that glitter and glow, a dark canvas that feels like drawing with light, and a child-lock so little hands stay in the app.

Try it
  • Free to download
  • No ads, ever
  • Nothing leaves the iPad
  • Ages 2–4
  • Rated 4+

A working copy of the app's canvas. Draw, pick a marker, then hold the menu button.

Why toddlers (and parents) love it

Focus, creativity and control

Dabble removes the distractions found in other kids' apps, so the only thing on the screen is the drawing.

Simple drawing, no fluff

No extra stuff you don't need. Just some great colors and a canvas for creation.

Draw in dark mode

Better at night and makes those colours pop. Feels like you are painting with light!

Lock out controls

Give your kiddo only what they need access to. Hold the menu button for 2 seconds to open.

Dark mode first

Drawing with light

Flip the canvas to black and the markers glow. It's calmer at bedtime, it doesn't light up the back seat on a night drive, and it won't wake the row behind you on a flight. Most kids' apps only get louder; Dabble gets quieter.

  • Black canvas, twelve neon markers
  • Toggle light and dark from the canvas menu
  • Each drawing remembers which mode it was made in

Create anywhere

Built to go wherever your little artist goes

No internet, no account, no sound. Dabble is the quiet activity you can hand over in a car, on a plane or at the end of the day.

Perfect for road trips

Keep them busy in the back seat without the glare. The dark canvas is made for evening drives.

A child drawing on an iPad on an airplane tray table

A travel companion

A must-have for long flights. Simple tools mean no frustration at 30,000 feet, and nothing rolls off the tray table.

Wind-down time

The calm dark interface is gentle on eyes before bed. No sound effects, no "one more level".

The gallery

Their gallery grows with them

Every canvas saves itself as they draw and gets a silly name like "Sparkly Dino". Drawings stay on the iPad, never on a server. Free keeps 3 canvases; Pro keeps as many as they can make.

Dabble Pro

Free to draw. Pro when they fill it up.

Everything on the canvas is free. Dabble Pro is an optional upgrade for families who want unlimited saved drawings, sharing and the rest.

PRO
  • Unlimited canvases Create as many drawings as you want.
  • Clear canvas Start fresh anytime with one tap.
  • Delete drawings Remove old drawings whenever you like.
  • Share artwork Send drawings to family and friends.
  • Magic Markers Glitter, rainbow, neon, bubbles and more.
  • Custom colors Pick, mix and arrange your own palette.
  • New features Always get the latest colors and features as Dabble grows.

Free includes 3 canvases. Pro is optional; nothing in the free app is ad-supported.

Compare free and Pro

FAQ

Questions parents ask

What age is Dabble for?
Dabble is designed for toddlers aged 2–4. It is rated 4+ on the App Store and listed as made for ages 0–5. There are no menus to read and no instructions, so a two-year-old can open a canvas and start making marks. Older kids enjoy the dark canvas too.
Does it work with Apple Pencil?
Yes. Dabble draws with a finger, an Apple Pencil or any stylus. Stroke thickness comes from the slider on the toolbar rather than pen pressure, which keeps lines predictable for small hands.
Does Dabble work offline?
Yes. Dabble works with no internet connection at all, which is the point on a plane or in the car. There is no account to create and nothing to sync.
Are there ads or in-app pop-ups?
No ads, no pop-ups, no "watch a video" buttons and no reward loops. The only thing that interrupts drawing is the Dabble Pro screen if you run past the free limits, and that sits behind a parent gate.
What data does Dabble collect?
None. Dabble doesn't ask for a name, email or account, uses no analytics or advertising SDKs, and keeps every drawing on the iPad. If you buy Dabble Pro, the purchase is handled by Apple's App Store. Read the full privacy policy.
How much does Dabble cost?
Dabble is free to download and free to use. Dabble Pro is an optional upgrade, sold monthly, yearly or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices vary by country; the app shows the price in your currency before you buy.

More in the full FAQ, or get in touch.

Give them a canvas, not a screen.

We didn't build Dabble to entertain your kids. We built it so your kids could entertain themselves.

  • Free to download
  • No ads, ever
  • Nothing leaves the iPad
  • Ages 2–4
  • Rated 4+