PaintNotes vs 极简白板
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PaintNotes
This app offers a minimalist digital notebook with an infinite canvas for freeform writing and drawing. Easily import files and organize your thoughts without delay.
- Infinite canvas
- Freeform writing and drawing
- File import
- Minimalist interface
- Unlimited drafts
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The PaintNote are simple, freely written notebooks. The minimalist interface and simple features make it easier to use. Start to write without any waiting. Unlimited draft paper, free to move, zoom and position. You can import files in a variety of formats.
极简白板
A minimalist drawing board app that saves space and paper. Use it for calculations, writing practice, drawing, and more. Features adjustable brush thickness, various brush types, and local saving to your photo album.
- Minimalist design
- Adjustable brush thickness
- Multiple brush types (line, curve, rectangle, oval)
- Save drawings to local album
- Practice writing and spelling
- Freehand drawing
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极简白板是一款非常简约的画板，占用手机空间小，简单实用。 你可以在画板上演算题目，写字练习，练习单词拼写，随手画画，想写就写，想画就画，节约纸张，环保实用； 同时此画板具有设置画板粗细、多种画笔类型如矩形、原型、直线、曲线等；还可以保存当前画板到本地相册，随时查看自己所画的内容。 极简白板，想画就画，想写就写！
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaintNotes at 67% against 极简白板's 0%. PaintNotes also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). 极简白板's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. PaintNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 极简白板 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PaintNotes holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PaintNotes has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PaintNotes's written reviews are positive against 0% of 极简白板's.
PaintNotes ships an update fortnightly, 极简白板 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PaintNotes | 极简白板 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (29 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 心悦 吕 | 志化 彭 |
Customer experience
PaintNotes
极简白板
In-app purchases
PaintNotes
- Unlocking features$3.99
极简白板
- 去除广告$1.99
