Doodle Buddy – iPhone App Review

Doodle Buddy (Free)

Version 1.1.1

REVIEW – “An easy to use and fun version of MS Paint for the iPhone!”

If you are like me then you probably like to doodle when you are bored somewhere or listening to someone speak for a long period of time. Doodling can help you focus and it can also help you get your point across when you are speaking to someone. Well now you can doodle even when you do not have a pen and paper.

When you first open Doodle Buddy it will do a search to see if anyone on your WiFi connection is running the same program. If they are then you can draw together, if not then you get the whole canvas to yourself. (You can choose the option regardless.) Then you are given your blank canvas to with what you will.

Now if you are like me and have little to no artistic skill then don’t worry because the app also offers stamps and backgrounds to help you make a great picture. The app also gives you the option of doodling on top of a picture from your camera or your photo album.

The first button on the bottom left hand corner is the undo button and it goes pretty far back so don’t be afraid to use it. Next to is the brush button. Click it and it gives you the option to smudge, erase or choose from an assortment of colors to draw with. At the bottom you can even adjust the size of your brush.

The next button along the bottom is the stamp button. This gives you a number of pictures that you can easily add to your work of art. You can even choose to make them large or small but I did not notice a very significant difference between the two. The next button lets you choose what to make as your background. You can either choose from a number of preset backgrounds, return the background to white, or use photos or camera to use one of your own pictures.

An interesting thing here is that you can get background like a chalk outline or a tic tac toe board or even boxes and dots for those of you who remember how to play that game.

The final button is the setup button which allows you to save your creation or send it along to someone else!

Then when are done or you want to start over, simply shake the iphone and the screen erases.

This app is fun for those who have a few moments to spare and I’ve seen some pretty impressive people from those who are artistically inclined. My only problem with this is that the brush has a jagged shape much like drawing with a crayon. I would love to see a selection of brushes here and one that has a solid outline so that I can make finer details and have a smoother doodle.

-Stephanie S.

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Developer – Pinger, Inc

URL:www.pinger.com

DEVELOPER NOTES

Doodle Buddy is the most fun you can have with your finger! Finger paint with tons of colors, poke the screen to drop in playful stamps on pics or provided backgrounds. Even connect with a friend to draw together and text chat over the Internet.

WHAT MAKES DOODLE BUDDY SO SPECIAL?
* Funny sounds paired with stamps are a blast!
* Doodle and stamp all over pics from your Photo Album (or take a pic with your iPhone’s camera)
* Draw with other iPhone or iPod touch users via the Internet
* Text chat back and forth with your drawing buddy
* Play hangman, tic-tac-toe and more!

WHO CAN I DRAW WITH?
You can draw with anyone that has any version of Doodle Buddy. Invite any friend with an iPhone or iPod touch via email or text message. We’ll send them a link to either connect with you or get Doodle Buddy if they don’t have it yet – just make sure you’re both on the Internet (via WiFi or 3G).

WHAT IF I SUCK AT DRAWING?
You don’t need to be good at drawing to have fun with Doodle Buddy! If you mess up, you can always undo your last stroke. To start over, simply shake your device.

Send your best doodles to [email protected] and we’ll share our faves.

Apps from Pinger: Textfree, Picfree, Free2Call

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