Coloring App for Toddlers and Preschoolers, From Age 3

"Toddler" covers a wide range of ages. Gullu is designed for children from 3 to 7, so this page is for parents of three-year-olds, four-year-olds and preschoolers. It is not designed for one- and two-year-olds.

Is Gullu suitable for toddlers?

From age 3, yes: that is the youngest age the app is designed for. On the App Store, Gullu is in the Made for Kids age band "5 and under" and is rated 4+.

Price	Free download. Gullu Plus is US$3.99 a month, US$24.99 a year or US$39.99 once
Ages	Designed for ages 3 to 7
Platforms	iPhone, iPad and Mac. Android is in closed testing
Privacy label	Data Not Collected

Which tools are easy for small hands?

Two tools are made for the youngest children:

• Tap to fill. The child taps a space and it fills with color. There is no dragging.
• Magic brush. The child moves a finger across the picture and the color stays inside the lines.

There is also one-tap undo, so a mistake is gone in a second, and the eraser.

What is Simple mode?

Simple mode is a parent setting for the youngest children. When it is on, the toolbox shows only the magic brush and tap to fill. The crayon, marker, Tiny pen, glitter, patterns and stickers come back when a parent turns Simple mode off.

Settings are behind a parental gate, which asks a multiplication question.

What will a preschooler color?

Gullu has more than 1,000 coloring pages, set in lands on one scrolling world map: animals, dinosaurs, vehicles, food, letters, numbers, shapes and more. Every finished page adds to the map. A land gets a sticker when a child starts it and a gold star when every page is done, and each finished page gets its own art show with confetti.

Older preschoolers can also try "Draw it", where a dotted guide appears part by part to trace and then color.

Is it free?

The download is free on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and the first page of every land is free with every tool. Gullu Plus unlocks the other pages and their tracing lessons. There is no free trial. The free page lists exactly what is included.

Are there ads?

Not on iPhone, iPad or Mac. The Apple version has no ads, no tracking and no account. The Android version, which is in closed testing, will be free with ads. See the no-ads page.

What should a parent set up first?

1. Create a profile for the child. There can be up to 4, each with its own map, gallery and avatar.
2. Open the settings through the parental gate and turn on Simple mode.
3. Decide whether to switch off saving to Photos.

For more on what children can do with crayons and screens at each age, read our guide on when kids start coloring. If your child has just turned three, the page for 3 year olds is more specific.

Gullu is on the App Store.

FAQ

Is Gullu OK for a 2-year-old?

Gullu is designed for ages 3 to 7. It is not designed for children under 3.

What is the easiest way for a toddler to color in Gullu?

Tap to fill. One tap colors a whole space. A parent can turn on Simple mode so that only tap to fill and the magic brush are shown.

Is the coloring app free for toddlers?

The download is free and the first page of every land is free with every tool. Gullu Plus, from US$3.99 a month, unlocks the other pages.

Can each child have a profile?

Yes. Gullu has up to 4 child profiles, each with its own map, progress, gallery and avatar.