Creative play

Draw and Tell HD

Draw a scene, add stickers, then record the story aloud while moving the stickers around.

Draw and Tell HD combines a picture, a voice and simple animation. Children draw a scene, place stickers and record themselves narrating as they move the stickers. It could suit a child who has a story to tell before they can comfortably write it down.

Ages: 3–9 years
Works on: iPad app
Format: Self-paced
Topics: Creative play
Listed: 2026-10-10

Rated 4.4 from 91 ratings on the US Apple App Store (checked 2026-10-10).

What kids do

Draw a scene and add stickers
Record narration while moving stickers
Combine a picture and voice into an animated story

Who it suits

Intended for ages 3–9, the developer says.

Notes for parents

The finished piece is a short animated recording with the child’s own voice as the soundtrack.

Visit Draw and Tell HD

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