NiBoard vs poly
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/
poly
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Time is more than just a sequence of numbers. It is an art form that constantly changes, has shape, and transforms fluidly. "PolyMorph Timer" is a completely new style of clock and timer application that beautifully visualizes the inorganic flow of time through "cyberpunk-style neon effects." Free yourself from static and boring clock screens and redesign your time with beautiful, pulsing geometric animations that transform (morph) over time. Whether you are studying, working, meditating, or simply want to relax while gazing at beautiful geometric patterns. This ASMR-like soothing visual experience will push your concentration and creativity to the limit, transforming your smartphone into a cutting-edge piece of digital art. Main Features and Characteristics \[1. Algorithmic Clock\] You no longer need a clock just to check the time. The current "hour," "minute," and "second" are represented three-dimensionally by three overlapping polygons. Furthermore, every 5 seconds out of 60, the polygon shapes change dynamically, repeating a cycle of expansion and contraction forever. The animation of geometric data sorting, pulsing and breathing like a living creature, is a sight to behold. With intuitive swipe and drag operations, you can freely observe the shape of "time" from any angle. \[2. Matrix Digital Rain Stopwatch\] An overwhelmingly cool stopwatch function that pursues the cyberpunk aesthetic to the extreme. It is not just for measuring time; it employs a unique animation visual effect where digital rain (a rain of characters) pours down even during measurement. The cyber effect, which ticks rapidly in milliseconds, is a design that tickles the hearts of hackers, engineers, and creators. Recording lap times is also intuitive and stylish. \[3. 3D Algorithm Pomodoro Timer\] You can practice the "Pomodoro Technique," which repeats 25 minutes of concentration and 5 minutes of rest, along with the visualization of a sorting algorithm (shell sort) in 3D space. During concentration time (Work Mode), 100 3D bars arranged in a circle emit cyan neon light while being beautifully sorted in ascending order. During rest time, they are sorted in descending order with a calming green glow. The movement of the algorithm, perfectly synchronized with the passage of time, visually optimizes your work rhythm. \[4. 2D Sort Grid Custom Timer\] A general-purpose countdown timer that is useful in all situations, such as cooking, training, and presentation practice. As the timer progresses, a grid consisting of 10x10 (100 total) color cells is gradually sorted, and you can enjoy watching the scattered colors align into a beautiful gradient. The set time can be freely customized. Experience time management that goes beyond simple numerical countdowns and is visually pleasing. \[5. Platonic Solid (Regular Polyhedron) Interactive Viewer\] A special feature (polygon tool) that allows you to immerse yourself in the world of pure geometry between periods of time management. You can call up "Platonic solids," said to be the basic building blocks of the universe, into 3D space and freely rotate, enlarge, or reduce them with a single fingertip. The solids drawn with neon lines are as beautiful as holograms, and simply looking at their complex structures brings a meditative and deep refreshing effect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NiBoard at every 9 days against poly's every 3 months. poly's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. NiBoard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and poly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NiBoard ships an update every 9 days, poly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NiBoard | poly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (479 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 479 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enid Hadaj | TATSUO NAKANO |
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
poly
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
poly
- Remove Ads$4.99









