# reDraw Whiteboard vs Amber

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Amber at 100% against reDraw Whiteboard's 50%. Amber also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). reDraw Whiteboard's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.4). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

reDraw Whiteboard costs $4.99 and Amber $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Amber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of reDraw Whiteboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Amber's.

reDraw Whiteboard ships an update every 2 months, Amber fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | reDraw Whiteboard | Amber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redraw-whiteboard/id1114820588/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David M. Reed Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/301753478) | [DONGWOOK LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871320322) |

## What reviewers say

### reDraw Whiteboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redraw-whiteboard/id1114820588)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Amber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057)

A Markdown notes app designed for efficient writing and a clear reading experience. Organize notes in folders, search your library, and sync across Apple devices. Includes built-in tutorials for easy onboarding.

**Highlights:** Markdown styling as you type, Folder organization, Fast writing and calm reading view, Search across library, Photo attachments, iCloud syncing across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is reDraw Whiteboard free?

reDraw Whiteboard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Amber free?

Amber costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, reDraw Whiteboard or Amber?

Amber is rated higher. reDraw Whiteboard averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Amber averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do reDraw Whiteboard or Amber have ads?

Neither reDraw Whiteboard nor Amber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, reDraw Whiteboard or Amber?

reDraw Whiteboard ships an update every 2 months, and Amber fortnightly. Most recently, reDraw Whiteboard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Amber on October 24, 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.*