Comparison

NiBoard vs Electrical Panel Designer

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

Electrical Panel Designer

Design and assemble electrical panels with a comprehensive tool for electricians, designers, and homeowners. Create detailed wiring diagrams, route wires, and manage projects locally on your device. Features include a vast library of components and customizable labeling for clear documentation.

Highlights
  • Electrical panel assembly
  • Wire routing
  • Device library
  • Circuit breaker and busbar components
  • Customizable text labels
  • Offline project management
Features
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Assemble an electrical panel, route wires, and save projects directly on your device. The app is suitable for electricians, installers, designers, and anyone who assembles or plans panels for an apartment, house, or small facility. Main features - Canvas with zoom and pan - Device library - Circuit breakers, RCDs, RCBOs, voltage relays, socket - PE and N busbars - Connecting busbar for breakers - DIN rails of various lengths - Marking icons for rooms and loads - Text labels with adjustable size, width, and style - Colored wires with selectable thickness - Step-by-step wire routing using arrow buttons - Grid snapping for a neat layout Project management - Save, rename, and delete projects - Quick access to the last opened project - All data is stored locally on the device Who is it for - Electricians and panel installers - Students and professionals - Homeowners who want to document their electrical panel The app works offline and without ads Write to sergeivapps@gmail.com or leave a review about what else you want to see in the app. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NiBoard4 screens
Electrical Panel Designer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Electrical Panel Designer at freemium against NiBoard's subscription. NiBoard's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (486 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Electrical Panel Designer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NiBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NiBoard has 486 ratings behind it against 14, 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 66% of Electrical Panel Designer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NiBoard ships an update every 9 days, Electrical Panel Designer weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NiBoard versus Electrical Panel Designer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiBoardElectrical Panel Designer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (486 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better65.8% of reviews
Number of ratings486 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnid HadajSergey Vavaev

Customer experience

NiBoard

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

Electrical Panel Designer

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative23.7%

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

Electrical Panel Designer

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
3 purchases

Electrical Panel Designer

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Premium$2.991 Month
  • 1-Year Premium$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$14.99

Questions

Is NiBoard free?
NiBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Electrical Panel Designer free?
Electrical Panel Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NiBoard or Electrical Panel Designer?
NiBoard is rated higher. NiBoard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while Electrical Panel Designer averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do NiBoard or Electrical Panel Designer have ads?
Neither NiBoard nor Electrical Panel Designer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NiBoard or Electrical Panel Designer?
NiBoard ships an update every 9 days, and Electrical Panel Designer weekly. Most recently, NiBoard was updated on October 28, 2026 and Electrical Panel Designer on October 28, 2026.

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