Discover creativity
With free drawing and coloring, children can express their imagination, explore colors and practise using digital drawing tools.
The drawing & games app for kids aged 3+
Little games. Big discoveries.
Funkelkopf turns screen time into a creative and playful journey of discovery.
- Free to play
- No ads
- No tracking
- Works offline
Children are curious.
They want to try things out, create, discover and master challenges. That is exactly where Funkelkopf comes in.
Our app combines creative drawing with age-appropriate thinking, memory and reaction games – guided by insights from developmental psychology and learning research.
Think playfully
Our thinking games invite children to spot patterns, discover connections and try out their own ways to solve problems.
Challenge attention
Our reaction games call for careful watching, attention and the right response – playfully and without pressure to perform.
Remember and combine
Memory and matching games give children the chance to use their visual memory and their ability to recognise things.
What's inside
Draw, puzzle and be quick – with Funkel
Big buttons, hardly any text and clear pictures: Funkelkopf is made for little hands. The app is currently available in German – thanks to its picture-based design, children can play it easily without reading.
Coloring
Coloring with paint bucket and pens
Lovingly drawn pictures are waiting to be filled with color.
- Paint bucket: tap an area – done. Perfect for the littlest ones.
- Pen, crayon and brush for their own strokes
- "Stay inside the lines": if you like, the color stays exactly within the area
- 10 free pictures, plus coloring books with animals and vehicles
- Every picture is saved automatically
Free drawing
A blank page for their own masterpieces
With a finger or the Apple Pencil – whatever they like.
- Pen, crayon, brush and eraser in three sizes
- Drawings are saved and can be continued later
- Undo and start over with a single tap
- Sparkling glitter colors in the "Colors & Glitter" pack
Thinking games
Think, compare, remember
- Memory with 2 to 8 pairs – also as a mix of all cards
- Find the shadow: which shadow matches the picture?
- Puzzles made from the coloring pictures, with 4, 6 or 9 pieces
- Shape box: put circle, star & co. into the matching hole
Reaction games
Look closely and be quick
- Mole: tap it before it disappears again
- Catch the stars: slide Funkel back and forth
- Little lights: switch off glowing lights – optionally with a forbidden color
- Balloons: pop them and watch out for the color
Three levels for every age
Every game grows with your child – from the first try to a real challenge.
★★★
Easy
Slow, clear and with helpers – for the littlest ones.
★★★
Medium
A bit faster, more cards, more to discover.
★★★
Hard
For children who are already really good at it.
A look inside the app
Swipe through – this is what Funkelkopf looks like on the iPad.
For parents
Safe for kids – honest with parents
Funkelkopf is listed as "Made for Kids" on the App Store.
No ads
No banners, no videos, no distractions.
No tracking
No data collection, no account, no analytics.
Plays offline
No internet needed – in the car or on holiday, too.
Parental gate
Purchases and settings only after a little math task.
Pricing
Play for free – and add more if you like
All purchases are one-time. No subscription, no hidden costs.
Free
€0
Forever, without ads
- 10 coloring pictures
- Free drawing with 14 colors, save 2 drawings
- All 8 games on "Easy" and "Medium"
- Memory with animals, shapes and the mix
Everything, forever
Full version
€9.99
Buy once – never need to buy anything again
- All coloring books and "Colors & Glitter"
- Save as many drawings as you like
- All Memory card sets
- The "Hard" level in every game
- All new games and extensions still to come
Single packs
€1.99 each
Only what you really want
- Coloring book "Animals" (10 pictures)
- Coloring book "Vehicles" (10 pictures)
- "Colors & Glitter" for coloring and free drawing
- Memory sets "Vehicles", "Weather", "Toys"
With Family Sharing, all purchases are available to the whole family and can be restored at any time. Prices may vary by country.
Background
Inspired by research
Scientific studies show that playful activities and targeted exercises can support various cognitive skills in children. Well-designed digital learning experiences can also contribute to learning.
Funkelkopf builds on these findings and combines them with child-friendly entertainment.
Our goal: an app that is not only fun, but encourages children to create, think and discover.
Funkelkopf is meant to complement playing, drawing and exploring in the real world – not to replace it.
Scientific background
- Diamond, A. & Lee, K. (2011). Interventions shown to aid executive function development in children 4 to 12 years old. Science, 333(6045), 959–964. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1204529
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2026). Digital Ecosystems, Children, and Adolescents: Policy Statement. Pediatrics, 157(2), e2025075320. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-075320
Note: The studies listed examine general relationships between play, learning, digital media and child development. There is currently no independent scientific study on the effectiveness of Funkelkopf itself.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Funkelkopf for?
For children from about 3 years old. Thanks to the three difficulty levels, older children still have plenty to figure out.
Which language is the app in?
The app is currently in German. Funkelkopf works almost entirely with pictures, so children can play without reading. Only the parents' area contains a little German text.
Which devices does the app run on?
Funkelkopf is made for the iPad. Children can draw with a finger or with the Apple Pencil.
Does the app need the internet?
No. Funkelkopf works completely offline. Only purchases briefly need a connection to the App Store.
Can my child buy something by accident?
No. Purchases are only possible in the parents' area, which is protected by a math task. Your Screen Time settings and Family Sharing's "Ask to Buy" apply as well.
What does "full version including future games" mean?
The full version unlocks everything – and every game and extension we add later is automatically included. You never need to buy anything else.
How do I restore purchases on a new iPad?
In the parents' area (lock icon at the top right), tap "Käufe wiederherstellen" (restore purchases). With Family Sharing, purchases are also available to other family members.
Ready for the journey of discovery?
Get Funkelkopf for free on the iPad – no ads, no tracking.
Coming soon to theApp Store for iPad