Minimalist Whiteboard vs FocusLoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minimalist Whiteboard
This app offers a clean and timeless digital whiteboard experience, optimized for stylus input. It features an infinite canvas, customizable backgrounds, and PDF export capabilities. Enjoy a clutter-free space for your notes and ideas.
- Minimalistic design
- Infinite page size
- Zoom function
- Three paper backgrounds
- PDF export
- Dark mode support
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A simple, timeless whiteboard. Developed for Apple Pencil®. All features: ~ Minimalistic, clutterless design ~ Infinite page size with zoom function ~ Three paper backgrounds (dotted, squared or blank) ~ PDF export ~ Full darkmode support Get an unlimited whiteboard for free. Unlock additional whiteboards for a one-time payment. No subscription or monthly fees.
FocusLoop
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Stop struggling to stay focused. Most productivity apps don’t fix distraction — they just help you track it. FocusLoop is a simple focus system designed to help you actually do deep work, build consistency, and stay locked in every day. It turns your work into a repeatable loop of focus, reward, and progress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: FocusLoop at 3 against Minimalist Whiteboard's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Minimalist Whiteboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Minimalist Whiteboard | FocusLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (154 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Merk | Anyspace Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Minimalist Whiteboard
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes frequently
- Work disappearing/data loss
- Cannot export as PDF (crashes)
- Random zooming issues
- Black screen sections
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- Unusable - no marks appear
- Double tap on pencil doesn't return to pen tool
- Lost access to a whiteboard after subscription
Requested features
20 requests- Ability to name whiteboards
- More tool slots
- Customizable colors and highlighters
- Folders for organizing boards
- Ability to rotate selections
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- Tutorial or help section
- Auto-smoothing option for lines/arrows
- Convert horizontal lines to straight lines
- Gel pen option
- Ability to add custom images as backgrounds
- Zoom out fully
- Print function
- Widget feature
- Calligraphy pen
- Easier access to pen options
- Keep screen on feature
- Clear board button
- Pressure sensitivity for pencil
- Ability to add pictures/media
- Press and hold for shapes/straight lines
FocusLoop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Minimalist Whiteboard
- Additional whiteboards$4.99
FocusLoop
- FocusLoop Pro$4.991 Month
- FocusLoop Pro$29.991 Year
Questions
Is Minimalist Whiteboard free?
Is FocusLoop free?
Do Minimalist Whiteboard or FocusLoop have ads?
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