Comparison

NiBoard vs Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw

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

Head to head
About

NiBoard

This app provides an infinite canvas for drawing, sketching, and taking notes. It offers a clean interface with Apple Pencil support, making it ideal for visual thinking and creative expression for users of all ages.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas
  • Freehand drawing
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Save and share drawings
  • Customizable colors
  • Drawing tools (line, arrow, shapes, text)
  • Guided drawing styles
Features
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NiBoard is a simple whiteboard app for drawing, sketching, notes, and ideas. Whether you’re a student, teacher, creator, or just want a clean space to think visually, NiBoard helps you capture ideas quickly with an easy-to-use canvas, Apple Pencil support, drawing tools, editable objects, and boards for keeping your work organized. Why You’ll Love NiBoard • Simple from the first tap: Open a board and start drawing without setup. • Great for Notes, Lessons, and Ideas: Use NiBoard for quick explanations, visual thinking, planning, and sketches. • Organized Workspace: Keep different notes, sketches, lessons, and ideas in separate boards. • Apple Pencil Support: Draw with your finger, Apple Pencil, or both for precise control. • Clean, Minimal Interface: Focus on your ideas without distractions. Key Features • Pen & Highlighter: Draw naturally and highlight important notes, diagrams, and ideas. • Lines, Arrows, Shapes & Text: Create simple diagrams, organize ideas, and add clear labels. • Editable Objects: Select lines, arrows, and shapes to move, resize, recolor, and customize borders with three size options. • Shape Fill: Fill supported shapes with color for cleaner diagrams and visual notes. • Boards: Create, rename, duplicate, and pin boards to keep your ideas and projects organized. • Infinite Canvas: Expand your canvas and keep drawing without running out of space. • Canvas Styles: Use Blank, Grid, Dotted, and Lined canvas styles for cleaner sketches and notes. • Custom Color Palette: Create your own color palette with the full color picker. • Easy Editing: Use Undo/Redo, Eraser, and Zoom for quick fixes and detailed work. • Export: Export your boards as PNG or PDF. • Save & Share: Save your drawings or share them with others. • Dark Mode: Enjoy a comfortable drawing experience in any lighting. • Autosave: Your work is saved automatically. A subscription is required to unlock full access to the app. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw

Create and display handwritten notes, drawings, and sketches directly on your iOS home screen. This app offers a suite of free drawing tools, including customizable pens, an eraser, and undo/redo functionality. Save unlimited notes, organize them into folders, and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • iOS 14 home screen widgets
  • Free drawing and sketching tools
  • Apple Pencil compatibility
  • Customizable pen types and colors
  • Undo, redo, and eraser
  • Unlimited note saving
  • Folder organization
Features
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It's a handwritten notes app compatible with iOS14 home screen widgets. All features are completely free to use. - Quick start - Easy to draw handwritten notes - Compatible with Apple Pencil - You can choose the type and color of the pen - Undo, Redo, with eraser function - You can share your notes on SNS - Unlimited notes can be saved - Can be divided into folders - Supports iOS14 home screen widget - Dark mode support - Completely free, no additional charge Want to put handwritten notes, scribbles, illustrations and sketches on your home screen? URL scheme: handwritten://

Screenshots

NiBoard4 screens
Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw at none against NiBoard's 4. NiBoard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price 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. NiBoard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NiBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NiBoard has 485 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of NiBoard's written reviews are positive against 64% of Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NiBoard ships an update every 9 days, Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NiBoard versus Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiBoardHandwritten Notes Widget, Draw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (485 ratings) — better4.2 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better64.0% of reviews
Number of ratings485 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnid HadajFugaPiyo Inc.

Customer experience

NiBoard

All ratings485 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative13.3%

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw

All ratings57 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral24.0%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

NiBoard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Drawings get distorted or lost when rotating the device
  • Exported PDFs sometimes cut off content
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add text editing with font and size options
  • Implement multiple pages or an infinite canvas
  • Improve erasing functionality and precision
  • Allow for inserting and annotating images
  • Provide more pen thickness and color options

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NiBoard

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99
None

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NiBoard free?
NiBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw free?
Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NiBoard or Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw?
NiBoard is rated higher. NiBoard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw averages 4.2 from 58 ratings.
Do NiBoard or Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw have ads?
Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw shows ads; NiBoard does not.
Which is updated more often, NiBoard or Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw?
NiBoard ships an update every 9 days, and Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw every 6 weeks. Most recently, NiBoard was updated on October 25, 2026 and Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw on October 22, 2026.

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