Comparison

NiBoard vs Whiteboard

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

Whiteboard

This app provides a digital canvas for writing and drawing with black and red pens. It supports multi-touch for collaborative use and allows users to save their creations as images. It functions as a simple notepad or a drawing tool.

Highlights
  • Write and draw with black and red pens
  • Multi-touch drawing for collaboration
  • Save drawings as images
  • Use as a digital notepad
  • Simple drawing interface
Features
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A whiteboard-style app that you can write on with black and red pens Can be used as a notepad or for drawing Multi-touch compatible, so multiple people can draw at the same time You can also save images, so give it a try

Screenshots

NiBoard4 screens
Whiteboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NiBoard at 4.6 against Whiteboard's 3.2. NiBoard also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 45%) and ads (none vs shown). Whiteboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. Whiteboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NiBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NiBoard has 490 ratings behind it against 13, 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 45% of Whiteboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NiBoard ships an update every 8 days, Whiteboard every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NiBoard versus Whiteboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiBoardWhiteboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (490 ratings) — better3.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings490 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnid HadajRyouhei Azuma

Customer experience

NiBoard

All ratings486 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative13.3%

Whiteboard

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

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

Whiteboard

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

Whiteboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NiBoard free?
NiBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whiteboard free?
Whiteboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NiBoard or Whiteboard?
NiBoard is rated higher. NiBoard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while Whiteboard averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.
Do NiBoard or Whiteboard have ads?
Whiteboard shows ads; NiBoard does not.
Which is updated more often, NiBoard or Whiteboard?
NiBoard ships an update every 8 days, and Whiteboard every 3 months. Most recently, NiBoard was updated on November 7, 2026 and Whiteboard on November 7, 2026.

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