# Classic Toy Tablet Apps The Etch-A-Sketch App Brings the Iconic Toy into the Digital Age By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etch-a-sketch-app References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/10/20/ipad-etch-a-sketch-app/) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/app/etch-a-sketch-hd-for-ipad/id397537481?mt=8) I am now more envious of [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropad-slate) owners than I have ever been, thanks to the Etch-A-Sketch app. This app turns your iPad into an electronic Etch-A-Sketch, letting you [draw and share pictures online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive). The only downside to the Etch-A-Sketch app is that there are no knobs to draw with. Still, judging by the sample shots in the gallery above, it appears that epic art is still possible with a little practice and more practice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Toys for Nostalgia:** Opportunity to develop digital versions of classic toys for a modern audience. - **Mobile Drawing Games:** Development of mobile apps that focus on drawing and sharing user-generated content. - **App-enhanced Playtime:** Development of apps that enhance the experience of traditional physical toys. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can capitalize on the nostalgia trend by creating digital versions of classic toys. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for app developers to create drawing apps that focus on user experience. - **Edtech Industry:** Edtech companies can expand their offerings to include digital versions of educational toys like the Etch-A-Sketch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Professional Drawing Tablet Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropad-slate.md) - [Kids Drawing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-coloring-drawing-book-app.md) - [Paper-Inspired Drawing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xencelabs-pen-tablet.md) - [Paper-Like Drawing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-drawing-tablet.md) - [AI-Fueled Digital Art Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawww.md) - [Sketch-To-Code Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch2appio.md) - [Digital AI-Generated Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picsart-1.md) - [Digital Handwriting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindly-ink.md) - [Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenless-toys.md)