Wed Aug 12 2026
Squiggles is a delight for parents looking for high-quality, non-stimulating screen time for their kids. It’s essentially a magic trick: you draw a messy line, and the game turns it into the neck of a giraffe or the wing of a plane. The look on a child's face when their drawing starts dancing is worth the download alone.
The sound design is whimsical and the colors are bright without being garish. It’s very intuitive; my three-year-old was able to figure it out in seconds. While it might be too simple for older kids, for the toddler and preschool demographic, it’s one of the most charming and creative apps on Apple Arcade. It’s pure, wholesome creativity.
Over 50 animated characters to discover
Easy-to-use drawing tools for small hands
No text, making it accessible for pre-readers
Safe, ad-free environment
Gallery to save and share creations
Start by following the dotted lines to learn the basic shapes. Once you've mastered the 'cat' squiggle, try drawing your own version to see how the game's AI interprets your lines into a unique animated character.
Once you've drawn your characters, you can place them into various scenes, like a jungle or outer space. You can resize them, rotate them, and watch them interact with the environment.
No, the game is completely open-ended and allows children to play at their own pace.