Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup vs JoinForce
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup
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.
- 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)
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Powerful PDF tools at your fingertips. The latest PDF technology and software for a better experience. With an intuitive UI designed for delight – there’s a better way to PDF! Do your best work with Drawboard. - Dynamic PDF tools that feel good to use - Multi-platform access and storage. Where you are, your work is. - Paperless. A way of working for a sustainable future TOOLS FOR EVERY JOB Fast, responsive, and accurate markup tools. Draw with best-in-class ink for flawless Apple Pencil hand-feel and finally replace pen and paper. CROSS-PLATFORM ACCESS ON ANY DEVICE Upload your annotated PDFs to the cloud and mark up with others in real time with instant sync. Go Pro in-app for additional storage capacity and advanced features. WORK YOUR WAY Customize your workspace by docking your favorite tools and build a toolbar that works for you! MORE - Text review markup - freehand highlighter, text highlighter, underline, strikeout, squiggly on PDF. - Insert lines and shapes - cloud tool, rectangle, ellipse, line, arrow, polygon and polyline on PDF. - Add text with a range of fonts and text styling options - Insert images and camera photos onto PDFs. - Convert JPG and PNG image files to PDF. - Write, annotate, ink and draw on PDFs. - Customize and edit annotation colors, stroke widths, and opacities. - Create new blank PDF documents of different size, color, orientation and page count. - Insert, rotate and delete PDF pages. - Open, read, mark up and save large and complex PDF documents. GET MORE WITH PRO - Redact text and sections of your PDF documents - Measure elements on your page with length and area measurement tools and smart page calibration - Add callouts, hyperlinks and audio notes to your documents - On-page ruler - measure objects on your page with the ease of using a tape measure
JoinForce
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JoinForce — the to-do list you share. Most task apps are built for one person. Real life isn't. Groceries, chores, school runs, trips, weekend projects — they belong to a household, a couple, a family, or a group of friends. JoinForce gives you one shared space where everyone sees what needs to be done, who's doing it, and what's already handled. It's a shared to-do list, grocery list, and chore tracker rolled into one — made for groups, not solo users. CREATE GROUPS, NOT JUST LISTS - Make a group for your family, your flat, your trip or your crew - Invite people with one shareable link - Everyone sees the same tasks, updated live GET THINGS DONE TOGETHER - Add tasks in seconds and assign them to anyone - Set deadlines so nothing slips through the cracks - Check things off and watch the list shrink together - Real-time sync: changes appear on everyone's phone instantly - Push notifications keep the whole group in the loop WORKS ON THE WEB TOO Start on your phone, then pick up where you left off in your browser at joinforce.net. Same account, same groups, always in sync. GO PREMIUM (optional) One subscription upgrades your whole account: - Calendar view of every deadline - Custom lists and home-screen widgets - Subtasks, comments and favorites - Deadline push reminders - Offline mode - Unlimited groups - No ads PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your data is stored in the EU and handled under the GDPR - We never sell your personal data - The free plan is ad-supported. Premium removes ads entirely PERFECT FOR - Families organizing the household - Couples splitting errands and the grocery list - Roommates managing chores and bills - Friends planning trips and events - Teams keeping shared projects on track - Anyone tired of "I thought you were doing it" JoinForce Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly or yearly. The exact price is shown in the app before you confirm. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://joinforce.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://joinforce.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup at none against JoinForce's shown. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and JoinForce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup ships an update weekly, JoinForce fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup | JoinForce |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Drawboard Pty Ltd | D & L SERVISS SIA |
Bugs and requests
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
JoinForce
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Drawboard PDF Annotate, Markup
- Pro Lite7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Pro Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Pro Unlimited7 Days trial$18.991 Month
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- Pro Lite7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Pro Plus7 Days trial$83.901 Year
- Pro Unlimited7 Days trial$159.991 Year
- Pro Plus$10.00
- Pro Unlimited$20.00
JoinForce
- JoinForce Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- JoinForce Yearly Premium$44.991 Year
Questions
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