Comparison

SimVSM vs Microsoft Whiteboard

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

Head to head
About

SimVSM

Easily create and document value streams on your mobile device. Visualize process steps, calculate KPIs, and identify areas for improvement. Offers free basic functionality with optional subscriptions for advanced features like printing and simulation.

Highlights
  • Drag & drop value stream modeling
  • Digital and visual documentation
  • Calculation of static KPIs
  • Dynamic cycle time and flow rate calculation
  • Classification of value-adding/non-value-adding steps
  • Plausibility checks during modeling
  • Multiple view modes
Features
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With SimVSM you can quickly record your value streams via drag & drop on a mobile device. A variety of functions facilitate the modelling, documentation, and versioning of value streams: - Digital and visually appealing modelling with value stream and note objects - Consideration of weekly shift plans - Selection of different value stream object symbols for more function-specific documentation of system components in value streams - Calculation of many static value stream KPIs - Classification and visualization of value-adding and non-value-adding process steps - Dynamic display and calculation of cycle times and flow rate - Copy and create several value stream alternatives in one project (max. 2; for extensions see also "Standard" subscription) - Plausibility checks during modelling - Different view modes for more compact display of parameters - Additional modelling functions for the extended documentation of information and data flows in value streams, for example for identification of structural breaks, unused potentials, or data waste With the SimVSM App you can use the above features for free. The following in-app purchases / subscriptions are currently available for an extended range of functions: "Standard" subscription: - Unlimited number of projects and alternatives - Printing of value streams - Saving images (png) and vector graphics (svg) of value streams - Export and import of projects "Premium" subscription: - Everything from "Standard", plus: - Recording and storage of camera images of individual value stream objects - Overview map for large value streams - Execution and storage of measurement series with integrated stopwatch functionality - Comparing and reverting of parameter values to main alternative - Customizing of links and text items - Additional geometric shapes - Saving of all changes in the information flow dialog (VSM 4.0) "Ultimate" subscription: - Everything from "Premium", plus: - Access to all features of the app - Performing of unlimited simulation runs The subscriptions (except "Ultimate") can be tested free of charge for one month. After the free trial period, a subscription is automatically renewed for one month or one year (depending on the chosen length) if it is not cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the free trial expiration date. Your subscription will automatically renew if it is not cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions after purchase via the App Store account settings. If you are interested in the coupling with the value stream simulator or in a central project management to exchange your value streams with colleagues, please contact simvsm@simplan.de with the keyword "SimVSM Pro". - By connecting to a value stream simulator, you also get a dynamic evaluation of the modelled value stream. This includes the development of on-time delivery, process utilization, bottleneck analysis, throughput, stock levels and lead times against the background of dynamic conditions over time. - Project management allows projects to be stored centrally and exchanged with authorized users. Should you also have customizing requirements regarding the use of your own value stream objects, logos, or symbols, we also offer a variety of different options. Further information can also be found at www.simvsm.de Terms of Use: https://www.simvsm.de/app-termsofservice/ Privacy Policy: https://www.simvsm.de/en/data-protection/

About

Microsoft Whiteboard

This app offers a freeform digital canvas for individuals and teams to brainstorm, create, and collaborate visually. It supports touch, type, and pen input, allowing for seamless real-time teamwork from anywhere. Your work is automatically saved to the cloud for easy access across devices.

Highlights
  • Infinite freeform canvas
  • Real-time team collaboration
  • Touch, type, and pen support
  • Pre-built templates
  • Shapes and lines library
  • Sticky notes and notes grids
  • Automatic cloud saving
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Update : The App performance has been significantly improved & there are also a ton of other features which have been added. Check out the “What’s new” section for more details!! Microsoft Whiteboard provides a freeform intelligent canvas where individuals & teams alike can ideate, create, and collaborate visually via the cloud. Designed for touch, type & pen, it lets you write or draw as smoothly as you would with ink, you can even type in text, add sticky notes or notes grid to express your ideas & use reactions to visually communicate your thoughts. It enhances teamwork by allowing all team members to edit the canvas in real time, no matter where they are. Get started quickly by inserting a pre-built template or draw your own flowchart using our expansive shapes library. No matter what your use case, we have the right set of tools for you and all your work stays safe in the cloud, ready to be picked back up from another location or device. -- Create freely, work naturally – Microsoft Whiteboard provides an infinite canvas where imagination has room to grow: draw, type, add a sticky note or a notes grid, move them around – it’s all possible. The touch-first, pen-first interface frees your ideas from the keyboard, and the intelligent inking technology transforms your doodles into great-looking shapes and lines that can be copied, pasted and combined with other objects. Moreover, you can also, ink on your sticky notes & text boxes and magically see the ink get converted to text using Apple Scribble functionality (on iPads with Apple Pencil). --Collaborate in real time, wherever you are— Microsoft Whiteboard brings every member of a team together working from their own devices across the globe. On the Whiteboard canvas, you can also see what your teammates are doing in real time and start collaborating on the same area. It’s about getting everyone on the same page – or board. --Save automatically, resume seamlessly – Forget having to take photos of your whiteboards, or marking them with “Do Not Erase.” With Microsoft Whiteboard, your brainstorming sessions are saved automatically to the Microsoft cloud, so you can pick up where you left off, whenever – and wherever – inspiration strikes next. What’s new: • Improved App Performance & Reduction in crashes which has been a strong customer ask. • Modern look and feel: 1. Streamlined user experience - an unobtrusive app UI maximizes your canvas space. 2. Creation gallery - a highly discoverable, simple way of finding and using objects and features in the application. • Interactive content features: 3. 40+ customizable templates – get started quickly and collaborate, brainstorm, and ideate with brand new templates. 4. Shapes & Lines - Choose from an expansive library of shapes & lines to visually collaborate & ideate with your team members 5. Reactions - provide lightweight, contextual feedback with a set of fun reactions. • Inking features: 6. Apple Scribble – Ink on text boxes & sticky notes and see your ink strokes magically convert to text (on iPads with Apple pencil) 7. Ink arrows – smoothly draw single and double-sided arrows using ink to better facilitate diagramming. Dichiarazione di accessibilità: https://www.microsoft.com/it-it/accessibility/declarations

Screenshots

SimVSM4 screens
Microsoft Whiteboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Whiteboard at 4.6 against SimVSM's 2.0. Microsoft Whiteboard also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). SimVSM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. SimVSM sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Microsoft Whiteboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft Whiteboard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Whiteboard has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SimVSM's written reviews are positive against 36% of Microsoft Whiteboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SimVSM versus Microsoft Whiteboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimVSMMicrosoft Whiteboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews36.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings112K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimPlan AGMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

SimVSM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Microsoft Whiteboard

All ratings11,067 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral13.1%
Negative50.9%

Bugs and requests

SimVSM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Microsoft Whiteboard

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Unsaved work loss
  • Unreliable sync and loading
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add offline support
  • Improve palm rejection
  • Implement handwriting recognition
  • Allow font and color customization
  • Add locking/anchoring options
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  • Enhance sharing and export capabilities

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SimVSM

Subscriptions7
  • VSM 4.0 subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Standard$8.991 Month
  • Premium (monthly)1 Month trial$24.991 Month
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  • VSM 4.01 Month trial$71.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual)$89.991 Year
  • Premium (annual)1 Month trial$249.001 Year
  • Ultimate subscription$449.001 Month
One-time2
  • Free simulation runsFree
  • Expert addon$49.99
None

Microsoft Whiteboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimVSM free?
SimVSM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microsoft Whiteboard free?
Microsoft Whiteboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SimVSM or Microsoft Whiteboard?
Microsoft Whiteboard is rated higher. SimVSM averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Microsoft Whiteboard averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do SimVSM or Microsoft Whiteboard have ads?
Neither SimVSM nor Microsoft Whiteboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimVSM or Microsoft Whiteboard?
SimVSM ships an update every 6 weeks, and Microsoft Whiteboard every 6 weeks. Most recently, SimVSM was updated on October 13, 2026 and Microsoft Whiteboard on October 18, 2026.

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