Item: Donut Doodle
Rating: 78
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

I’m clearly not the target audience, but even for a 'kids' game, this is incredibly thin. You drag a spoon, you tap a button, you drag some sprinkles. There’s no challenge, no failure state, and no real reward. It’s an interactive advertisement for sugar. Dinsun finds the lack of any actual cooking mechanics offensive—this isn't 'Cooking Mama', it's just 'Decorating Mama'.

If you have a toddler who needs to be quiet for 5 minutes, fine. But for anyone else, this is a waste of bandwidth. The art is generic, the sounds are repetitive, and the 'gameplay' is non-existent. It’s a relic of the early App Store gold rush where 'tap to do a thing' was considered sufficient design.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Simple, child-friendly interface
Lots of decoration options
Zero learning curve

Zero gameplay depth
Repetitive actions
Highly generic visuals

Technical Report

Performance: Lightweight and runs on anything.

Accessibility:

Visual cues only
No reading required
Large touch targets

Audience Fit

Buy if: You have a very young child who likes bright colors and food.

Skip if: You are over the age of six.

Similar Games:

Cookie Doodle
Toca Kitchen
Cooking Mama

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 14
Playtime: 0.5 hours
Status: Made 3 donuts

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

509842489

$0.99 4+★4.4 248 reviews

Author : Shoe the Goose

Pubish Date : Sun May 06 2012

Last Update Date : Sat Jun 13 2020

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.04Sat Jun 13 2020

Updated for iOS 13
Become a donut master, and create realistic gourmet donuts from scratch on your iPhone or iPad. Crack the eggs, sift the flour, shake the salt, and pour in the vanilla. After cooking your confection in our splatter-free frier, cover it with frosting of any color in the rainbow. Each donut type has different frosting styles so you can add multiple layers. Finally, complete your masterpiece with nuts, sprinkles, candies, and decorations.
Donuts:
* Raised
* Cinnamon Roll
* Chocolate
* Plain Cake
* Blueberry
* Cranberry
* Twist
* Old Fashioned
* French Cruller
* Churros
Includes:
* Eight different make it your self recipes, plus quick to make instant mixes
* 24 standard Frostings
* Unlimited mix your own frostings
* Tons of toppings, including sprinkles, nuts, candies, bacon, eggs, and more
* Fun decorations for personalization
Fun and educational. Helps develop:
* Fine Motor Skills: Making the dough includes activities that help develop fine motor skills: tapping, pinching, tilting, twisting, shaking, and stirring.
* Sequencing: Each recipe has a variety of sequential steps required to make a donut. Each recipe is slightly different, with some more complex than others.
* Reading and pre-reading: The ingredients text and images are on the same screen. As ingredients are added, they are checked off to assist with word-picture association.
* Artistic Creativity: Explore color, shape, and design.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Become a donut master, and create realistic gourmet donuts from scratch on your iPhone or iPad. Crack the eggs, sift the flour, shake the salt, and pour in the vanilla. After cooking your confection in our splatter-free frier, cover it with frosting of any color in the rainbow. Each donut type has different frosting styles so you can add multiple layers. Finally, complete your masterpiece with nuts, sprinkles, candies, and decorations.
Donuts:
* Raised
* Cinnamon Roll
* Chocolate
* Plain Cake
* Blueberry
* Cranberry
* Twist
* Old Fashioned
* French Cruller
* Churros
Includes:
* Eight different make it your self recipes, plus quick to make instant mixes
* 24 standard Frostings
* Unlimited mix your own frostings
* Tons of toppings, including sprinkles, nuts, candies, bacon, eggs, and more
* Fun decorations for personalization
Fun and educational. Helps develop:
* Fine Motor Skills: Making the dough includes activities that help develop fine motor skills: tapping, pinching, tilting, twisting, shaking, and stirring.
* Sequencing: Each recipe has a variety of sequential steps required to make a donut. Each recipe is slightly different, with some more complex than others.
* Reading and pre-reading: The ingredients text and images are on the same screen. As ingredients are added, they are checked off to assist with word-picture association.
* Artistic Creativity: Explore color, shape, and design.

Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 248 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Donut Doodle allows players to experience the entire process of making gourmet donuts. From selecting ingredients and mixing dough to frying and choosing from an array of colorful glazes and toppings, the game offers a highly creative and interactive kitchen environment. Once your creation is finished, you can eat it virtually or share your designs with friends. It is a family-friendly experience focused on creativity and fun without the mess of a real kitchen.