# Whiteboard vs Zumee

The clearest difference is rating: Whiteboard at 4.2 against Zumee's 3.7. Whiteboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (43% vs 25%). Zumee's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whiteboard sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Zumee sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whiteboard holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 465 and 367 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Whiteboard's written reviews are positive against 25% of Zumee's.

Whiteboard ships an update fortnightly, Zumee weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard | Zumee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (465 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-widget-messaging/id1544528796/reviews)** | [3.7 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zumee-lockscreen-drawing/id6502684901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **465** | 367 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 25.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ample Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/921349096) | [VOLIO VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686372170) |

## What reviewers say

### Whiteboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-widget-messaging/id1544528796)

Share drawings, photos, and messages directly to friends' home screen widgets. This app offers creative drawing tools and group messaging for fun, visual communication.

**Highlights:** Send doodles, drawings, and photos to widgets, Customizable drawing tools with saved presets, Add photos from library or camera, Create and message in groups, Multiple widget options for different views, Private by default friend connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doodle - 1 Day Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mountainous Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun and creative drawing app for couples and friends
- 📱 Widget feature for home screen display
- ✉️ Easy message sharing between contacts
- 🎨 Drawing tools and color wheel functionality
- 📧 Email-based authentication (no phone number required)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget consistently fails to display messages
- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially after recent updates
- 🐛 Drawing features broken (undo, zoom, color selection)
- ⚠️ Recent update significantly degraded functionality
- 💸 Hidden charges not clearly disclosed

**Reported bugs**

- Widget displays blank or grey, doesn't show messages
- App freezes and crashes when zooming in on drawings
- Undo function causes drawings to disappear or app to crash
- Color selection doesn't apply to drawings
- Zoom feature removed in recent update, breaking functionality

**Requested features**

- Zoom in/out functionality for detailed drawing
- Eyedropper/color picker tool
- Layer support for complex drawings
- Ability to delete drawings from profile
- Ability to delete groups


### Zumee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zumee-lockscreen-drawing/id6502684901)

This app allows users to connect with friends and express themselves through drawings on their screens. Share messages, create art together, and personalize your device with creative backgrounds and stickers.

**Highlights:** Draw on lockscreen, Drawing widget, Collaborative drawing space, Customizable backgrounds, Over 100 stickers, Connect with friends via codes/links, Save and share drawings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Zumee Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| Weekly Zumee Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Zumee Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Zumee Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Zumee Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Zumee Premium | $47.99 | per year |
| Yearly Zumee Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun to use
- ⭐ Helps keep up with friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Too many ads
- 🐌 Slow and glitchy performance
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🤯 Confusing and difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect with friends
- Drawing functionality not working as expected
- Ads blocking access to core app features

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Improve app stability and performance
- Add more drawing tools and customization options
- Fix compatibility issues across different devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiteboard free?

Whiteboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zumee free?

Zumee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whiteboard or Zumee?

Whiteboard is rated higher. Whiteboard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 465 ratings, while Zumee averages 3.7 from 367 ratings.

### Do Whiteboard or Zumee have ads?

Zumee shows ads; Whiteboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whiteboard or Zumee?

Whiteboard ships an update fortnightly, and Zumee weekly. Most recently, Whiteboard was updated on October 6, 2026 and Zumee on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*