Comparison

reDraw Whiteboard vs Simplify Notes

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

Simplify Notes

Capture and organize handwritten notes, notebooks, and PDFs in one place. Create unlimited notebooks, draw naturally with Apple Pencil, and import PDFs to study, plan, or research. Reduce clutter and enhance focus with a calm, organized system.

Highlights
  • Unlimited notebooks
  • Natural handwriting and drawing
  • Apple Pencil support
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Folder organization
  • Add images and tags
  • Quick search and PDF export
Features
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CAPTURE EVERY IDEA. ORGANIZE EVERY SUBJECT. Simplify Notes brings handwritten notes, notebooks and PDFs together in one calm, organized place. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, create notebooks for every subject, organize your work into folders and keep important ideas easy to find. Whether you’re studying for an exam, attending a lecture or planning a personal project, everything stays clear and connected. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU STUDY • Create unlimited notebooks • Write and draw naturally • Use Apple Pencil on iPad • Import and work with PDFs • Organize notebooks into folders • Add images to your notes • Mark important content with tags and favorites • Search and find notes quickly • Export your work as PDF • Choose from multiple paper formats • Keep courses, projects and ideas together LESS CLUTTER. MORE FOCUS. Simplify Notes helps you reduce the mental load of scattered files, loose pages and disconnected ideas. Give every course, subject or project its own place, so you can focus on learning instead of searching. PERFECT FOR • College and university students • Lecture and class notes • Exam preparation • Research and assignments • Engineering and MBA studies • Personal projects • Everyday ideas and planning No account required. No subscription. Just open the app and start writing. Your ideas deserve a place you’ll actually remember.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simplify Notes at Free against reDraw Whiteboard's $4.99. Simplify Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). reDraw Whiteboard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases 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

Simplify Notes is free to download; reDraw Whiteboard costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simplify Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

reDraw Whiteboard ships an update every 2 months, Simplify Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
reDraw Whiteboard versus Simplify Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterreDraw WhiteboardSimplify Notes
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid M. Reed SoftwareMario Guzman

Customer experience

reDraw Whiteboard

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

Simplify Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

reDraw Whiteboard

No in-app purchases

None

Simplify Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is reDraw Whiteboard free?
reDraw Whiteboard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simplify Notes free?
Simplify Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, reDraw Whiteboard or Simplify Notes?
Simplify Notes is rated higher. reDraw Whiteboard averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simplify Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do reDraw Whiteboard or Simplify Notes have ads?
Simplify Notes shows ads; reDraw Whiteboard does not.
Which is updated more often, reDraw Whiteboard or Simplify Notes?
reDraw Whiteboard ships an update every 2 months, and Simplify Notes weekly. Most recently, reDraw Whiteboard was updated on October 9, 2026 and Simplify Notes on September 30, 2026.

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