Comparison

Blankbook vs Present

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

Head to head
About

Blankbook

Experience a natural handwriting feel on an infinite canvas. Organize notes with a visual bookshelf and access tools quickly. Offers various paper types and intuitive controls for seamless creativity.

Highlights
  • Infinite scrolling canvas
  • 7 static paper types (dark/light variants)
  • Pen, pencil, marker, lasso, ruler, erasers
  • Three quick-access tool slots
  • Intuitive gesture controls
  • Automatic dark mode matching system settings
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Blankbook reduces the clutter and reproduce the essence of an extraordinary handwriting experience. It features a well-thought design that makes your content speak. The bookshelf offers a see-through preview that allows you to see your content directly. Canvas: Infinite scrolling canvas allows your creativity flow, you’ll never be bothered by manually creating a new page over and over again. Paper: It offers 7 static paper types. All with dark and light variants. Dotted, squared, watercolor papers, etc. We get you covered. Tools: Pen, pencil, marker, lasso for copy and cut, ruler, pixel eraser and vector eraser. All powered by the best Apple Pencil technology. Shortcuts: Want quick access to your favorite tools without adjusting the setting repeatedly? We offer you three quick-access slots per note. Add any tools to it and it saves for you. Intuitiveness: Tap the title name your note, long press to reorder, two-finger tap to undo, two-finger pinch to zoom. It’s that easy! Dark mode: The color scheme will match the system setting automatically. Or you can use iOS dark/light switch to set it to your preferences. Have fun writing! ----------------- “You’ve got the brownie when night is coming, huh~ It's not a dessert". Licensed from artist Yuanyu Zhou(Ins: @frost.tree), Bookbook iMessage app integrates with her "Brownie" series of emoji packs. Term of service: https://www.legolas.me/paperworks/blankbook-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.legolas.me/paperworks/blankbook-privacy-policy Developer: Yuxiao Wang Special thanks: @Yuanyu Zhou, @Minja. For ideas, testing and feedbacks.

About

Present

Features
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PresentApp revolutionizes employee attendance and shift management for Australian businesses, offering unparalleled flexibility and control. Key Features: - Custom Location and Radius Settings: Business owners can assign specific addresses per employee, shift, or location—giving you full control over where attendance is registered. Unlike other apps that set a minimum radius of 100 meters, PresentApp allows for an impressive 5-meter radius. Ensure employees are exactly where they’re supposed to be, with clock-ins and clock-outs accurately verified at precise locations. - Easy Clock-In/Clock-Out: Employees can log their attendance with a single tap, with real-time location verification for secure tracking. - Break Management: Track break times seamlessly with options to start and end within the designated location radius. - Shift Scheduling: Easily assign and view shifts or class schedules, with notifications for upcoming shifts to keep employees informed. - Push Notifications: Stay connected with important alerts, attendance confirmations, and shift reminders. - Comprehensive Reports: Access detailed attendance and shift records for a transparent view of employee activity. - Secure & Reliable: PresentApp meets top industry standards for data security and privacy. Whether your team works in hospitality, retail, construction, or corporate environments, PresentApp provides a precise and flexible solution to attendance management, with the power to enforce strict location accuracy and customized schedules. Why Choose PresentApp? Join the growing number of Australian businesses using PresentApp to enhance workforce management, reduce discrepancies, and streamline operations. Download PresentApp today to experience next-level control over employee attendance!

Screenshots

Blankbook4 screens
Present4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Present at none against Blankbook's 2. Blankbook's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Blankbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Present asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blankbook ships an update every 4 days, Present every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blankbook versus Present: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlankbookPresent
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (129 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer璐 徐Mohammed AlHajj

Bugs and requests

Blankbook

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes when creating new sheets or files
  • Notes permanently disappear without warning
  • Severe lag and slow loading with accumulated data
  • Delete function doesn't permanently remove notes
  • Unresponsive settings and help buttons
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  • App fails to open or closes immediately
  • Palm rejection issues causing accidental zooms
  • Eraser and pencil tool flashing/switching randomly
  • Grid/lines don't move with canvas when scrolling or zooming
  • Random dots appearing while writing
  • Zoom gestures misinterpreted
  • Crashes after leaving app in background
  • Premium purchase not recognized after reinstall
  • Incompatibility with Mac version for editing
  • Settings not persisting across sessions
  • Performance issues on iPad Pro with iOS 14+

Requested features

20 requests
  • Folder organization system for notes
  • Cloud backup and sync across devices
  • Image and PDF insertion capability
  • Snap-to-grid and smart shapes
  • Ability to rotate and scale selected content
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  • Dark mode toggle within app
  • Customizable color swatches
  • Copy and paste image functionality
  • Multi-window support
  • Undo/redo button in addition to gesture
  • Export as vector file option
  • Snap shapes and lines feature
  • Lock/pin canvas to grid lines
  • Duplicate entire notes function
  • Typed text insertion
  • More than three tool shortcuts
  • Default tool customization
  • Larger color palette
  • Device synchronization for iPad and iPhone
  • Backup system for data protection

Present

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blankbook

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$6.99
None

Present

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blankbook free?
Blankbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Present free?
Present is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blankbook or Present have ads?
Neither Blankbook nor Present shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blankbook or Present?
Blankbook ships an update every 4 days, and Present every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blankbook was updated on July 26, 2026 and Present on June 1, 2026.

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