# Write notes on the screen vs iWorkBoard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iWorkBoard at 70% against Write notes on the screen's 25%. iWorkBoard also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 27 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Write notes on the screen's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write notes on the screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and iWorkBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iWorkBoard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write notes on the screen has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Write notes on the screen's written reviews are positive against 70% of iWorkBoard's.

Write notes on the screen ships an update every 27 months, iWorkBoard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write notes on the screen | iWorkBoard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-notes-on-the-screen/id1069821650/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworkboard-calc-and-whiteboard/id1495274495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alejandro Melero Zaballos](https://appshunter.io/developer/665859435) | [Rodrigo Belloso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361382340) |

## What reviewers say

### Write notes on the screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-notes-on-the-screen/id1069821650)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a digital notepad. Quickly jot down notes, create sketches, or make to-do lists using various drawing tools and backgrounds. Easily share your creations or save them for later.

**Highlights:** Choose color and typography, Various background options, Clear, undo, and save notes, Insert images or take photos, Share notes instantly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual plan | $19.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full forever purchase | $34.99 | one-time |


### iWorkBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworkboard-calc-and-whiteboard/id1495274495)

Combines a digital whiteboard with a built-in calculator, offering an infinite canvas for note-taking and idea sketching. Optimized for Apple Pencil, it's designed for quick access and enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Integrated calculator and whiteboard, Infinite canvas, Apple Pencil support, Multiple brush colors and textures, Quick undo and erase, Save and create new canvases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write notes on the screen free?

Write notes on the screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iWorkBoard free?

iWorkBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Write notes on the screen or iWorkBoard?

iWorkBoard is rated higher. Write notes on the screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while iWorkBoard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Write notes on the screen or iWorkBoard have ads?

Both Write notes on the screen and iWorkBoard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write notes on the screen or iWorkBoard?

Write notes on the screen ships an update every 27 months, and iWorkBoard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Write notes on the screen was updated on October 1, 2026 and iWorkBoard on September 30, 2026.

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