# Whiteboard vs 255.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 255. at 100% against Whiteboard's 43%. 255. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Whiteboard's advantage is ratings volume (465 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whiteboard sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. 255. asks for nothing beyond the download.

255. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whiteboard has 465 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Whiteboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of 255.'s.

Whiteboard ships an update every 3 weeks, 255. every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard | 255. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (465 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-widget-messaging/id1544528796/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/255/id6795916158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **465** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ample Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/921349096) | [255 Advertising Agency & Marketing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795916160) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### 255.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/255/id6795916158)

Manage customers, marketing, sales, and communication from a single platform. Automate campaigns, schedule social media, and track your sales pipeline. Ideal for entrepreneurs and growing businesses seeking efficiency.

**Highlights:** CRM & Customer Management, AI-Powered Marketing Automation, Social Media Management, Website & Funnel Management, WhatsApp, SMS & Email Communication, Online Booking & Scheduling, Sales Pipeline Tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiteboard free?

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

### Is 255. free?

255. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Whiteboard or 255.?

255. is rated higher. Whiteboard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 465 ratings, while 255. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Whiteboard or 255. have ads?

Neither Whiteboard nor 255. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whiteboard or 255.?

Whiteboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and 255. every 3 days. Most recently, Whiteboard was updated on October 29, 2026 and 255. on October 31, 2026.

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