# Format vs Washboat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Washboat at 100% against Format's 47%. Washboat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Format's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Washboat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Format's written reviews are positive against 100% of Washboat's.

Format ships an update every 2 months, Washboat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Format | Washboat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/format/id1080574504/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washboat/id6781003832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ideaform Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/879559190) | [Omnny Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781003834) |

## What reviewers say

### Format

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/format/id1080574504)

Build and manage a professional online portfolio with beautiful themes and integrated business tools. Showcase your work, promote and sell it, and update your site on the go. This platform supports creatives at every stage of their business.

**Highlights:** Build stunning online portfolios, Manage gallery and collection pages, Create and edit blog posts, Promote and sell your work, Update website on the go, Password protect galleries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward design
- 👍 Professional looking websites
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Great for artists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Lacking mobile functionality
- 👎 Limited features on mobile
- 👎 No iPad version
- 👎 Basic and not useful
- 👎 Slow upload speeds

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- App freezes
- App quits
- Errors during large uploads
- Crashes when adding external links

**Requested features**

- iPad version
- iPad OS support
- Android version
- Client gallery viewing
- Client selection viewing


### Washboat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washboat/id6781003832)

This app helps artists organize their creative practice and present their work to collectors. Artists can build a timeline of their work, discover opportunities, and manage their public profile. Collectors can explore curated artists and artworks, read editorial content, and request introductions.

**Highlights:** Artist practice timeline, Artwork and exhibition organization, Opportunity discovery (grants, residencies), Curated artist and artwork exploration, Editorial content (Daily Edition), Introduction requests for collectors

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Format free?

Format is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Washboat free?

Washboat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Format or Washboat?

Washboat is rated higher. Format averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Washboat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Format or Washboat have ads?

Format shows ads; Washboat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Format or Washboat?

Format ships an update every 2 months, and Washboat weekly. Most recently, Format was updated on October 18, 2026 and Washboat on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*