GulluA Drawing App for Toddlers and Kids Ages 3 to 7
Short answer: Gullu is a coloring app first, and it also has two ways to draw. A child can draw freely on a blank sheet, or open "Draw it", where a dotted guide appears part by part to trace and then color. It is designed for ages 3 to 7 and has no ads on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
If you are looking for a simple drawing app for a young child, here is exactly what Gullu offers, and what it does not.
Can my child draw freely in Gullu?
Yes. "Draw" opens a blank sheet. A child can use the crayon, the marker, the Tiny pen, glitter, patterns and stickers, with an eraser and one-tap undo. Finished drawings go into that child's own My Gallery.
What is "Draw it"?
"Draw it" is a guided drawing lesson built on a coloring page.
- A dotted guide for the first part of the picture appears.
- The child traces it. When enough is covered, that part snaps into place and the next part appears.
- When every part is traced, the full picture appears in the pencil color, and the child colors it.
So a child who cannot yet draw a lion from nothing can still end up with a lion they made line by line.
Which "Draw it" lessons are free?
The lesson for the first page of every land is free, which is 47 lessons. Gullu Plus unlocks the lessons for the other pages along with the pages themselves.
Does it teach a child to draw?
It gives a child a way to practice following a line and building a picture in steps. We do not promise a result. For what children usually draw at each age, see when kids start drawing people, and for the debate about tracing, see is tracing good for kids.
What will I not find?
Gullu is not an art studio. There are no layers, no color mixing and no long brush list. A child who wants those will outgrow it. For ages 3 to 7 the short tool list is on purpose.
Is it safe to hand over?
Settings sit behind a parental gate, which asks a multiplication question. On iPhone, iPad and Mac there are no ads, no tracking and no account. More on the privacy and safety page.
What does it cost?
The download is free. The first page of every land is free, with every tool and its "Draw it" lesson, and free drawing on a blank sheet is free too. Gullu Plus unlocks the other pages and lessons for US$3.99 a month, US$24.99 a year or US$39.99 once. There is no free trial.
Download Gullu on the App Store.
FAQ
Can a 3-year-old use it to draw?
The app is designed for ages 3 to 7. A three-year-old can scribble on the blank sheet with a finger. "Draw it" asks for more control and tends to suit older children in that range.
Does it work with a finger?
Yes. It also works with Apple Pencil. See the Apple Pencil page.
Where do the drawings go?
Into My Gallery for that child's profile. A parent can also allow or switch off saving to Photos.
Is free drawing free?
Yes. The blank sheet is free to use.
Is it a letter tracing app?
No. "Draw it" traces pictures, including the letter and number pages, but it is not a handwriting course with stroke order.
