NiBoard vs Drawings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Infinite canvas
- Freehand drawing
- Apple Pencil support
- Save and share drawings
- Customizable colors
- Drawing tools (line, arrow, shapes, text)
- Guided drawing styles
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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/
Drawings
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Welcome to Drawings, where creativity knows no bounds! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, Drawings has everything you need to bring your ideas to life. Easily adjust canvas size, customize backgrounds with a variety of colors, and use overlay images as guides to perfect your drawings. With the ability to manage each stroke independently, you have complete control over your masterpiece. Get ready to unleash your creativity and embark on your artistic journey with us today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NiBoard at Free against Drawings's $0.99. NiBoard also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). Drawings's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
NiBoard is free to download; Drawings costs $0.99 up front. NiBoard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Drawings asks for nothing beyond the download.
NiBoard ships an update every 8 days, Drawings every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NiBoard | Drawings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (490 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 490 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enid Hadaj | Guillermo Cique |
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
Drawings
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NiBoard
- Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.99
Drawings
No in-app purchases









