Comparison

reDraw Whiteboard vs Write on PDF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

reDraw Whiteboard

Create dynamic presentations and notes with freehand drawing, text, images, and PDF import. Seamlessly present on external displays and organize your work in folders. Share your creations as PDFs or reDraw documents.

Highlights
  • Freehand drawing with Apple Pencil support
  • Text entry and image pasting
  • PDF import and markup
  • Timeline with mark points for presentations
  • Export to PDF or reDraw Document
  • Organize documents in folders
  • Present on external displays
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In addition to App Store video, there is a longer Introductory video at http://dave256apps.com/redraw reDraw is a full-featured note-taking / presentation app for the iPad. It supports freehand drawing, text entry via a keyboard, pasting images, and importing PDFs that can be marked up using the drawing tools. reDraw was designed for use in a classroom, but is versatile enough to be used as a general purpose drawing or note taking app. A timeline with mark points allows you to step through the text and diagrams you’ve drawn before class, and you can add additional drawings / text based on discussion and questions. You can share your document with other reDraw users or export as PDF. DRAW AND TYPE Create presentations using traditional text, or create hand written presentations using the built in drawing tools. Create drawings using your finger, a stylus, or the Apple Pencil for added precision (full support for Apple Pencil with palm rejection). PRESENT YOUR WAY Connect your iPad to a projector or second screen to share your presentations with a Lightning to HDMI adapter or AirPlay Mirroring. While presenting, you can make live changes to your presentation without exiting presentation mode, making a seamless experience for your audience. TIMELINE AND MARK POINTS The timeline is the backbone of a reDraw presentation. The timeline shows the history for each slide in your document. Set mark points to quickly move to points on the timeline during a presentation. STAY ORGANIZED Organize your reDraw documents in folders within the app. NEED HELP? reDraw includes help within the app to describe how each feature works. Still need help? Send us an email at reDraw.app@gmail.com for additional support. EDITING FEATURES Freehand Drawing Straight Lines and Rectangles Text Images PDFs SHARING OPTIONS Export to PDF or reDraw Document Share with Email, AirDrop, and more Record video on iPad Air, Air 2, Pro, or new iPad. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Send us an email at reDraw.app@gmail.com

About

Write on PDF

This app offers a digital whiteboard experience with advanced drawing tools and PDF integration. It allows for freeform sketching, note-taking, and organization with unlimited notebooks and templates. Collaborate or work independently with enhanced security and automatic backups.

Highlights
  • Advanced drawing tools with 7 ink types
  • Add text boxes, photos, and paper styles
  • Over 200 templates
  • Unlimited notebooks and folders
  • PDF import and export
  • Apple Pencil and stylus support
  • Folder and app-wide passcodes
Features
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Whiteboard PDF is an intuitive and focused whiteboard app for iPhone and iPad users. It's ideal for everyone who loves to sketch ideas, teach, or work with whiteboards. It brings your creativity to life. Key Features: + Simple and Intuitive: Enjoy the natural feel of a traditional whiteboard, enhanced with digital functionality. + Advanced Drawing Tools: Utilize 7 distinctive ink tools - Marker, Pen, Pencil, Monoline, FountainPen, Watercolor, and Crayon, specially designed for iOS 17. + Add text boxes, photos and different paper styles. + Choose from 200 Templates: Access over 200 templates to jumpstart your creativity and productivity. + Unlimited Organization: Keep your work structured with limitless notebooks, folders, and subfolders. + Customizable Notebook Covers: Personalize each project with unique notebook cover designs. + Collaborate or Work Independently: Whether you're sharing your whiteboard with a team or working solo, the app caters to all needs. + Seamless PDF Integration: Effortlessly import and export all your whiteboads in PDF format. + Enhanced Security: Keep your projects safe with app-wide passcodes and individual passcodes for specific folders. + Reliable Automatic Backups: Trust in the automatic backup feature to protect your notes and notebooks. + Apple Pencil & Other Stylus Support: Experience precise control with the Apple Pencil, featuring pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition, alongside compatibility with other styluses. Whiteboard PDF transforms your device into an incredible whiteboard experience, perfect for all your creative, educational, or professional needs! Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Write on PDF at Free against reDraw Whiteboard's $4.99. Write on PDF also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). reDraw Whiteboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 16.4). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Write on PDF is free to download; reDraw Whiteboard costs $4.99 up front. Write on PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. reDraw Whiteboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Write on PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write on PDF has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

reDraw Whiteboard ships an update every 2 months, Write on PDF every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
reDraw Whiteboard versus Write on PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterreDraw WhiteboardWrite on PDF
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings319 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.3 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB260 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid M. Reed SoftwareKairoos Solutions SL

Customer experience

reDraw Whiteboard

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Write on PDF

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

reDraw Whiteboard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Write on PDF

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock All Features and AI3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Pro Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is reDraw Whiteboard free?
reDraw Whiteboard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Write on PDF free?
Write on PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, reDraw Whiteboard or Write on PDF?
Write on PDF is rated higher. reDraw Whiteboard averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Write on PDF averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.
Do reDraw Whiteboard or Write on PDF have ads?
Neither reDraw Whiteboard nor Write on PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, reDraw Whiteboard or Write on PDF?
reDraw Whiteboard ships an update every 2 months, and Write on PDF every 10 days. Most recently, reDraw Whiteboard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Write on PDF on October 24, 2026.

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