# Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup vs Show StopWatch

The clearest difference is price: Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup at Free against Show StopWatch's $3.99. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 48) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Show StopWatch's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 64%) and chart position (#53 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup is free to download; Show StopWatch costs $3.99 up front. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Show StopWatch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup against 4.7 for Show StopWatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup has 2K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup's written reviews are positive against 88% of Show StopWatch's.

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup ships an update weekly, Show StopWatch every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup | Show StopWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawboard-pdf-annotate-markup/id1086503728/reviews)** | [4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-stopwatch/id1211287819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#53** |
| Size | 98 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drawboard Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081203672) | [Jack Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203753692) |

## What reviewers say

### Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawboard-pdf-annotate-markup/id1086503728)

Enhance your PDF workflow with powerful annotation and markup tools. This app offers a dynamic and intuitive experience for editing, drawing, and adding text to your documents. Access your work across multiple devices and collaborate in real-time.

**Highlights:** Dynamic PDF annotation tools, Cross-platform access and cloud sync, Real-time collaboration, Insert text, images, lines, and shapes, Convert images to PDF, Redact sensitive information (Pro), Measurement tools (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lite | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Unlimited | $18.99 | per month |
| Pro Lite | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus | $83.90 | per year |
| Pro Unlimited | $159.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus | $10.00 | one-time |
| Pro Unlimited | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent PDF annotation tools
- 👍 Convenient cross-platform sync
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Great for students and professionals
- 🚀 Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Cloud storage limitations
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Missing search and bookmark features
- 🔧 Inconsistent functionality between platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Annotations not syncing properly between devices
- Unexpected loss of work and unsaved changes
- Scrolling and page navigation issues
- Compatibility problems with certain PDF files
- Text input box disappearing after scrolling

**Requested features**

- Add page flattening and form filling options
- Improve eraser tool and precision
- Implement a dark mode
- Provide better organization and folder support
- Add more customization options for tools and UI


### Show StopWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-stopwatch/id1211287819)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app simplifies show timing for theatrical productions. It allows users to set up unlimited acts and intervals, track running times, and receive backstage and interval notifications. The app runs in the background and can email or copy show times.

**Highlights:** Unlimited Acts and Intervals, In-Act Timers, Show Stop Functionality, Pre-show and Interval Notifications, Background Operation, Email/Copy Show Times, Visual Timer Indicators (Green/Red)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Annually | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Team - 5 Followers | $24.99 | per year |
| Medium Team - 12 Followers | $49.99 | per year |
| Large Team - 50 Followers | $99.99 | per year |
| Contribute with Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup free?

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Show StopWatch free?

Show StopWatch costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or Show StopWatch?

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup is rated higher. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Show StopWatch averages 4.7 from 48 ratings.

### Do Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or Show StopWatch have ads?

Neither Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup nor Show StopWatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup or Show StopWatch?

Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup ships an update weekly, and Show StopWatch every 4 weeks. Most recently, Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup was updated on October 23, 2026 and Show StopWatch on October 20, 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.*