# WowBoards vs AxNote

The clearest difference is rating: AxNote at 4.3 against WowBoards's 3.0. AxNote also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). WowBoards's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WowBoards sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AxNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AxNote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of WowBoards's written reviews are positive against 50% of AxNote's.

WowBoards ships an update monthly, AxNote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WowBoards | AxNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowboards-mind-map-whiteboard/id1483861485/reviews) | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axnote-note-taking/id1532017999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Godoroja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338985175) | [Jonathan Benjamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667195856) |

## What reviewers say

### WowBoards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowboards-mind-map-whiteboard/id1483861485)

An infinite digital canvas for visual thinking, mind mapping, and annotating documents. Import PDFs, web pages, and images to sketch, highlight, and connect ideas seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Infinite whiteboard canvas, Import PDFs, images, and web pages, Highlight text and save excerpts, Build mind maps and diagrams, Sketch with Apple Pencil, Syncs via iCloud across devices

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly • Mac + iPad | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual • Mac + iPad (Best value) | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access on iPad | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access on Mac | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access • iPad + Mac | $79.99 | one-time |


### AxNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axnote-note-taking/id1532017999)

This app offers an intelligent canvas for note-taking, allowing users to generate summaries from text, handwriting, and audio recordings. It supports image annotation, data visualization with tables and charts, and handwriting conversion to typed text. Designed for Apple Pencil, it provides flexible layouts and on-device AI features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered summaries from text, handwriting, and audio, Audio transcription and topic exploration, Image and PDF annotation, Data visualization with tables and charts, Handwriting to typed text conversion, Apple Pencil integration, Customizable layouts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AxNote+ | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WowBoards free?

WowBoards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AxNote free?

AxNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WowBoards or AxNote?

AxNote is rated higher. WowBoards averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while AxNote averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do WowBoards or AxNote have ads?

Neither WowBoards nor AxNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WowBoards or AxNote?

WowBoards ships an update monthly, and AxNote every 2 months. Most recently, WowBoards was updated on September 15, 2026 and AxNote on September 19, 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.*