# Scratchpad vs Instaboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Instaboard at 100% against Scratchpad's 50%. Instaboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and device support (3 vs 1). Scratchpad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (59 vs 11). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instaboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Scratchpad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Instaboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratchpad has 59 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Scratchpad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Instaboard's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scratchpad | Instaboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchpad-virtual-whiteboard/id1498018291/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaboard-whiteboard-planner/id1627585490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dito Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076141818) | [Instaboard Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406417436) |

## What reviewers say

### Scratchpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchpad-virtual-whiteboard/id1498018291)

This app functions as a digital whiteboard, perfect for capturing and organizing your ideas. It offers seamless note management and keeps a full history of your entries, designed for intuitive use with a stylus.

**Highlights:** Digital whiteboard functionality, Add and remove notes easily, Maintains a complete history of entries, Optimized for Apple Pencil, Intuitive thought organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instaboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaboard-whiteboard-planner/id1627585490)

This app combines a digital whiteboard, planner, and meeting space on an infinite canvas. Sketch ideas, manage tasks, and collaborate in real-time with built-in video calls. It's designed for visual planning, project management, and remote team collaboration.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for drawing and sketching, Structured cards with checklists and due dates, Kanban boards for task tracking, Calendar view for scheduling, Built-in video calls for live collaboration, Cross-device compatibility (iPad, iPhone, web)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instaboard Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Instaboard Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Instaboard Pro (12 months) | $59.99 | per year |
| Instaboard Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scratchpad free?

Scratchpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instaboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scratchpad or Instaboard?

Instaboard is rated higher. Scratchpad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Instaboard averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Scratchpad or Instaboard have ads?

Neither Scratchpad nor Instaboard shows ads.

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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.*