Aqua - Adobe for Kids

Name: Aqua - Adobe for Kids
Rating: 4.8 (885 reviews)
Author: Adobe Labs, Inc.

Drawing, Coloring & 3D Games

Free · Designed for iPad

885 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
In-App Controls
Category

Education
Developer

Adobe Labs, Inc.
Language

EN
+ 3 More
Size

352.7
MB

Imagination starts here! Made with love by parents at Adobe for our kids and yours. Aqua is a creative app for kids 5–12 (and their parents) that turns drawing, painting, and designing into hands-on learning. Bring your ideas to life, design in 3D, and celebrate every creation in your own digital museum. BUILD CREATIVE SKILLS THROUGH PLAY - Coloring: Explore thousands of kid-friendly coloring pages - Art Games: Pass drawings back and forth to co-create with friends and family - Tracing: Take a photo or choose from classic artworks to trace and make your own - Fashion and Design: Sketch outfits, mix patterns, see your collection come to life - Drawing Lessons: Follow step-by-step tutorials from real children’s book illustrators - 3D and AR: Transform flat sketches into 3D creations and see them in your room - Comics: Create characters, build comic scenes, design graphic novels - Art Museum: Save paper and digital art in a gallery that can be shared with loved ones EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS - Teaches artistic fundamentals: color theory, composition, art history, design thinking - Encourages focus, persistence, and problem-solving - Grows with your child: younger kids start with coloring, older kids unlock advanced tools WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE AQUA - Made by Adobe parents with safety and responsibility in mind - No distracting in-app ads or upsells - Magic effects and 3D powered by Adobe’s Firefly AI - Inclusive by design: accessibility features support kids with diverse needs - Works offline: perfect for road trips, cafés, and classrooms - From Adobe — creators of Photoshop and Illustrator Terms & Conditions Your use of this application is governed by the Adobe General Terms of Use https://www.adobe.com/go/terms_linkfree_en and the Adobe Privacy Policy https://www.adobe.com/go/privacy_policy_linkfree_en. For information about how Adobe collects, uses, and protects children’s personal information, please see the Project Aqua Children’s Privacy Notice at https://www.adobe.com/go/project-aqua-notice-linkfree. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: https://www.adobe.com/go/ca-rights-linkfree

Events

SPECIAL EVENT
K-Pop Super Fan Club

Serve tasty treats to Aqua's K-Pop idols and challenge all your friends to beat your high score.

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

885 Ratings

LOVE THE GAME!!!
Apr 20

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😃😃
I love this game, there’s so many cool features! There’s also so much good perks and you don’t even have to pay, FOR ANYTHING!!! 😁 first of all, no ads. You don’t even have to pay for this. Second: you get everything all the colors all the brushes, everything! And, third! You can easily change how thick the strokes will be. For example, i can make my pencil super thin, super thick, or anything in between! There’s a bunch of coloring sheets, and if you just want to draw, plank paper! 📝 great job devs! Also I have a few suggestions! Can you make it so there’s layers, and you can easily add layers? That way when you erase you don’t erase stuff you don’t want to erase. But if you DO make that edit, make it so there’s a choice to erase all the layers in the spot you are erasing. But I love this game and it is a must get! No prices, also devs, pls keep it that way!!!
LOVE THE GAME!!!
Apr 20

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😃😃

I love this game, there’s so many cool features! There’s also so much good perks and you don’t even have to pay, FOR ANYTHING!!! 😁 first of all, no ads. You don’t even have to pay for this. Second: you get everything all the colors all the brushes, everything! And, third! You can easily change how thick the strokes will be. For example, i can make my pencil super thin, super thick, or anything in between! There’s a bunch of coloring sheets, and if you just want to draw, plank paper! 📝 great job devs! Also I have a few suggestions! Can you make it so there’s layers, and you can easily add layers? That way when you erase you don’t erase stuff you don’t want to erase. But if you DO make that edit, make it so there’s a choice to erase all the layers in the spot you are erasing. But I love this game and it is a must get! No prices, also devs, pls keep it that way!!!
Too much AI from the very beginning, otherwise great.
11/11/2025

MisterBiscuits1978
There is something magical about seeing your kid’s art turn into something that looks “complete” or “perfect” (with ai) but I don’t like that the tutorial and so much of the app is so centered on this experience. In my opinion AI could be better used to inspire kids to try new things and learn different techniques to better understand art, rather than relying on it. I’m hesitant to let my kids use this because I fear they will never be proud of the artwork THEY created by hand and won’t appreciate the imperfections of real art. Is there a way to make it feel more like a robot is doing it for you? Maybe it’s a robot friend you play with and they have their own gallery of ai generated images made from your gallery instead?Other than the magic ai button, this app is a lot of fun and promotes exploration and creativity, which I’m very thankful for. The credit system encourages kids to explore the whole app. The AR 3D island is SO FUN and I love the gallery.
Too much AI from the very beginning, otherwise great.
11/11/2025

MisterBiscuits1978

There is something magical about seeing your kid’s art turn into something that looks “complete” or “perfect” (with ai) but I don’t like that the tutorial and so much of the app is so centered on this experience. In my opinion AI could be better used to inspire kids to try new things and learn different techniques to better understand art, rather than relying on it. I’m hesitant to let my kids use this because I fear they will never be proud of the artwork THEY created by hand and won’t appreciate the imperfections of real art. Is there a way to make it feel more like a robot is doing it for you? Maybe it’s a robot friend you play with and they have their own gallery of ai generated images made from your gallery instead?Other than the magic ai button, this app is a lot of fun and promotes exploration and creativity, which I’m very thankful for. The credit system encourages kids to explore the whole app. The AR 3D island is SO FUN and I love the gallery.
Incredible app, cannot recommend it enough
11/10/2025

wallopingcapybara
I downloaded Project Aqua for my daughter, and honestly, it’s been such a joy to watch her create. The app feels like a real art studio, but simple enough for a five-year-old to explore on her own. She loves coloring and tracing, and I love that everything she makes feels truly hers.What surprised me most is how thoughtful the design is. It’s calm, beautiful, and never overwhelming. There aren’t any ads or distractions, just pure creativity. We’ve spent rainy afternoons building a little museum of her artwork, and she beams every time she adds something new.It’s warm, fun, and so easy to use. It’s become one of our favorite parts of the day. If you have kids who love to draw or imagine, this one’s a gem.
Incredible app, cannot recommend it enough
11/10/2025

wallopingcapybara

I downloaded Project Aqua for my daughter, and honestly, it’s been such a joy to watch her create. The app feels like a real art studio, but simple enough for a five-year-old to explore on her own. She loves coloring and tracing, and I love that everything she makes feels truly hers.What surprised me most is how thoughtful the design is. It’s calm, beautiful, and never overwhelming. There aren’t any ads or distractions, just pure creativity. We’ve spent rainy afternoons building a little museum of her artwork, and she beams every time she adds something new.It’s warm, fun, and so easy to use. It’s become one of our favorite parts of the day. If you have kids who love to draw or imagine, this one’s a gem.
Love. This. App.
Apr 20

Swift13fam
I am fairly strict with screen time. No more than one hour per day, and all other responsibilities (chores, homework, instrument, etc) must be completed before turning on the device. Aqua by Adobe is the perfect blend of art and tech. As we all learn to navigate this developing world infused with assistive technology, we have to make sure our children walk alongside us to some degree. They are learning as we are. The engrained focus on art within Aqua is refreshing and so appreciated. My kids love the appropriate, limited, and useful AI features, and they loathe me for restricting their screens to one hour. Would love a Homestar Runner collab thanks
Love. This. App.
Apr 20

Swift13fam

I am fairly strict with screen time. No more than one hour per day, and all other responsibilities (chores, homework, instrument, etc) must be completed before turning on the device. Aqua by Adobe is the perfect blend of art and tech. As we all learn to navigate this developing world infused with assistive technology, we have to make sure our children walk alongside us to some degree. They are learning as we are. The engrained focus on art within Aqua is refreshing and so appreciated. My kids love the appropriate, limited, and useful AI features, and they loathe me for restricting their screens to one hour. Would love a Homestar Runner collab thanks

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Seller: Adobe Labs, Inc.
Size: 352.7 MB
Category: Education
Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Languages: English and 3 more

English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Age Rating: 4+

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Made for Ages 6–8
This app has an age rating of 4+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
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Ratings & Reviews

LOVE THE GAME!!!

Too much AI from the very beginning, otherwise great.

Incredible app, cannot recommend it enough

Love. This. App.

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App Privacy

Data Linked to You

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Accessibility

Supported Features

VoiceOver

Voice Control

Differentiate Without Color Alone

Sufficient Contrast

Reduced Motion

Captions

Audio Descriptions

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