CapyDraw app
AI-powered drawing app for everyone
This year I built 2 apps.
One of them never made it to iOS — Apple rejected it around 10 times, so I gave up 🥲. First time in my life getting rejected this many times in a row.
The second app, thankfully, got approved on both iOS and Android, that’s CapyDraw, a small app about drawing and creativity.
I built CapyDraw simply because I like drawing for fun, but I draw badly, and often don’t know how to start. I figured many people feel the same.
CapyDraw aims to help anyone start drawing in a gentle, pressure-free way,especially kids, beginners, or people who draw just for fun.
I coded the app in Flutter for nearly 3 months, and I’m still optimizing the drawing performance to make it smoother.
The landing page only took me about 2 hours — I vibe-coded it with Google AI Studio since the app design was already done, so it was pretty fast.
Some features in the app:
Photo → Sketch: Take or upload a photo, and the app automatically turns it into an outline sketch for users to trace.
Dotted-line drawing with preset images: Like guided drawing and coloring practice.
10-minute Speed Draw: Random topics to create a mini drawing challenge in 10 minutes, helping users build a creative habit and test their skills under time pressure.
Turn drawings into animated videos (new feature): This is my favorite part. After finishing a drawing, users just tap Gen Video to turn it into an animated video, characters can “move,” wiggle slightly, or feel more alive, without spending time doing animation manually.
My goal with CapyDraw is very simple:
To help people feel that drawing isn’t hard, and to turn small ideas into something fun that can be shared instantly.
I’m continuously improving the app. If anyone wants to try it, just search “CapyDraw” on the App Store or Google Play.
CapyDraw is a creative drawing app that helps you turn any idea into a piece of art with ease.
With 3 unique drawing modes, CapyDraw is perfect for kids, beginners, and anyone who loves to draw:
• Outline Drawing: Take or upload a photo and CapyDraw will instantly turn it into a simple sketch for you to trace.
• Dotted Line Drawing: Practice drawing with dotted guides to improve your skills.
• Freestyle Drawing: Create freely with unlimited possibilities.
Key Features:
• Turn any photo into an outline sketch with one tap.
• Wiggly Paint: Add fun, expressive, wiggly strokes full of personality.
• New brush set for smoother and more natural strokes.
• Drawing Video: Transform your drawing into a lively video.
• Speed Draw Challenge: Draw within 10 minutes using random prompts.
• Simple and intuitive interface for all ages.
• Helps users develop drawing skills and creativity.
• Supports beginners with easy-to-follow drawing exercises powered by AI.
Dotted Line Drawing, Coloring, Freestyle Drawing, Speed Draw Challenge, Wiggly Paint, Animated Drawing Video
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I’ve been developing a premium AI app concept called INNER — The Mirror to Your Mind. It’s designed to help users uncover subconscious patterns through subtle interactive choices and daily micro-interactions.
The goal is to create a deeply engaging and emotionally resonant experience that encourages self-insight, personal growth, and consistent engagement.
I’d love to hear feedback from fellow founders and developers on how to refine the experience and make it even more impactful.
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This feels substantial to me, particularly the emphasis on reducing the terror of the blank page. ~
I've seen that drawing apps tend to win when they remove friction before they add power. Outline mode and dotted guides do that well. They let people start without feeling “bad” at drawing.
One frame I like here is :
Confidence before creativity. If they feel capable in the first 2–3 minutes, they continue. Otherwise, they bounce — even for powerful tools.
I'm curious how you're thinking about the primary user.
Is this more for kids learning fundamentals or adults who want something relaxing and low-pressure? The features work for both, but the messaging usually lands harder when you pick one first. Also, are you watching where people stop using it? First drawing finished versus third session tends to show if it's a novelty or a habit. Well, nice work keeping it approachable — that’s harder than it looks.
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Firstly, thank you for your point
Actually, the app's appearance right now targets kids more, even though I tend to target both kids and adults at first. I will see whether the data proves it, or I need to change the app's appearance
I see two opposite scenarios in the data
Finish the first draw, and no comeback or even remove the app right away
Come back on the other days, and save several pictures.
I'm still thinking of the way to keep users using the app as a habit. But right now, user acquisition is much harder than this. I don't want to put a lot of money into paid advertising. Any advice?
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its support image to image？
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yes, from image to outline for tracing & coloring
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Good s
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thank you!
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Seems pretty useful!
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thank you for your kind words
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easy to use, many practice mode
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thank you for your kind words!
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great app for creativity
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thank you for supporting!
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CapyDraw exists to make drawing feel simple, accessible, and fun for everyone, especially people who want to draw but feel they “can’t.”
Most drawing tools focus on professionals. CapyDraw focuses on beginners, kids, and everyday people who just want to enjoy creating art without feeling overwhelmed.
The problem
Most people want to draw, but:
They don’t know where to start.
They feel embarrassed because their drawings “don’t look good.”
Drawing apps are too complicated or too empty a blank canvas is intimidating.
Kids and beginners need guidance, not a pro-level tool.
Our purpose
CapyDraw helps anyone turn ideas or photos into simple drawings they can create with confidence.
We reduce friction, remove frustration, and turn drawing into a playful, guided experience.
Outline Drawing → Helps beginners succeed instantly by turning any photo into a traceable sketch.
Dotted Line Drawing → Gives guided practice to improve drawing skills step-by-step.
Speed Draw → A fun, gamified challenge that encourages creativity and consistency.
What CapyDraw ultimately aims to achieve
Make drawing a low-pressure hobby, not a skill barrier
Help kids and beginners build confidence
Provide a stress-free, creative escape
Empower people to create art even if they’ve never tried before
Turn “I can’t draw” into “I can draw and it’s fun.”
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