Comparison

NiBoard vs Scriba

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

Scriba

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Scriba - Praticando Lettering Descubra a arte do lettering de forma simples e intuitiva com o app Scriba. Projetado para oferecer um espaço dedicado ao treino e aprendizado, Scriba proporciona exercícios rápidos e eficazes para praticar diferentes estilos de lettering, permitindo que você controle a ordem e monitore o seu progresso ao longo do caminho. Com Scriba, você pode treinar todas as letras do alfabeto usando uma variedade de fontes. Quer praticar o título da sua matéria favorita ou uma palavra das nossas diversas palavras? Scriba oferece a flexibilidade para você começar como preferir. Funcionalidades: Escreva e treine letras e palavras com uma variedade de fontes e tamanhos. Limpe, reinicie ou ajuste o tamanho do pincel conforme sua necessidade. Acompanhamento de Progresso: Na tela inicial, acompanhe seu progresso com a atualização da porcentagem a cada exercício concluído. Conquistas de Aprendizado: Ganhe conquistas com base no seu progresso, avançando do nível iniciante até se tornar um especialista em lettering.

Screenshots

NiBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scriba at none against NiBoard's 4. NiBoard's advantage is device support. On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NiBoard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Scriba asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NiBoard versus Scriba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiBoardScriba
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (484 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings484 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — better—
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnid HadajAntonio de Barros Serra

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

Scriba

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

Scriba

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NiBoard free?
NiBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scriba free?
Scriba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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