# DoodleBuddy

> A safe, ad-free Android drawing, coloring, and storytelling app for children ages 3–8.

DoodleBuddy is a kids creative app launching Android-first. Children can draw freely, color pre-made pages, add stickers, decorate photos, and use Story Mode to turn their artwork into short read-aloud stories. The app has no ads, no social feeds, no open chat, and all sharing is parent-gated.

## Key Facts

- **Platform**: Android (iOS planned)
- **Target age**: 3–8 years
- **Monetization**: Free tier + optional Creative Pass subscription ($4.99/month or ~$29.99–$39.99/year)
- **Ads**: None, ever
- **Social features**: None — no public gallery, no feeds, no chat
- **AI features**: Story Mode uses safe pre-written templates, not open-ended generative AI
- **Status**: Pre-launch — accepting Android launch list sign-ups at doodlebuddy.app

## Core Features

- Free drawing canvas with pencils, crayons, markers, spray paint, eraser, undo/redo
- Coloring pages (dinosaurs, animals, space, cars, ocean, holidays, and more)
- Stickers and background scenes
- Funny Photo Mode — decorate family photos with hats, glasses, and doodles (local-only, no upload)
- Masterpieces Gallery
- Daily creative prompts
- Rewards, badges, and printable art certificates
- Multiple child profiles (Creative Pass)
- Parent gate for sharing, purchases, and settings

## Story Mode

Story Mode is DoodleBuddy's signature feature. After a child draws or colors, they tap a magic button and their artwork becomes a personalized short story using safe, pre-written fill-in-the-blank templates. The story is read aloud in the app. There is no open-ended AI chat — all story content is template-based and age-appropriate.

## Pricing

- **Starter Pack**: Free forever — basic drawing tools, starter coloring pages, basic stickers, 1 demo Story Mode
- **Creative Pass**: $4.99/month or ~$29.99–$39.99/year — all brushes, unlimited coloring packs, premium stickers, unlimited Story Mode, multiple profiles, printable certificates

## Safety

- No third-party ads
- No public gallery or social feeds
- No social networking features
- No open AI chat
- Parent-gated sharing and purchases
- Photo Mode is fully local (no photo upload)
- COPPA-aligned design

## Contact & Links

- Website: https://doodlebuddy.app/
- Launch list: https://doodlebuddy.app/#cta
- Full LLM context: https://doodlebuddy.app/llms-full.txt
- AI plugin manifest: https://doodlebuddy.app/.well-known/ai-plugin.json