Comparison

Wrix 2 vs Tackboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wrix 2

This powerful text editor offers a comfortable and efficient text editing experience on iOS and iPadOS. It provides a wide array of advanced features, cloud integration, and file management capabilities, aiming to reduce stress and enhance productivity for various text-based tasks.

Highlights
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Cloud file editing (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive)
  • Key Macros for automation
  • Outline feature for navigation
  • Integrated file manager
  • PC/Mac-like keyboard shortcuts
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This Ultra-High-Functional Text Editor app enables Ultra-Comfortable Text Editing in Another Dimension! Can be Greatly Reduce the Stress of Text Editing on iOS / iPadOS! Please Try It, FREE Trial is Available! This App can be used as the Center of Text Editing Work such as Memo, Note, E-mail, ToDo list, Outline, Novel etc! * It is completely different from the simple memo app! Experience the overwhelming difference with our free trial period! It is equipped with many useful features Undo/Redo, Launcher, Select-mode, Drag & Drop, Key Macros, Outlines, Check Mark, Key Shortcuts, etc. Can be directly Edit the File on Cloud! (Dropbox/Google Drive/iCloud Drive/OneDrive) The Outline function, because can be used like a Bookmarks, Text Editing becomes Comfortable! (Do not need Outline app anymore! ;-p)) *When you Swipe in the Left end with One Finger, the Outline List is displayed! The same Key Operation as the PC/Mac Environment is possible! (Do not need PC/Mac anymore! ;-p)) In addition, since it Built-in a Ultra-High-Function File Manager, it can be done comfortably File Management. The name of the app is called "Wrix" ("Wrikes") and in conjunction with the "Write" and "Likes". As the name suggests, we put a lot of useful features think want to Text Editing. So, please enjoy a comfortable Text Editing. Note: +All Functions can be used for FREE! (See Help page) +No Ads! +Font, Colors can be Changed. [Text Editing screen] It is a screen of the basics of this app. In this screen, provides with the Ultra-High-Function Text Editing features such as the following. +Multiple Docs +Supported the Dropbox/Google Drive/iCloud Drive/OneDrive +Undo/Redo +Select-mode (unique function that allows to select text very easily with a tap) +Find (Highlight, Regular Expression, Replace) +Multiple-File Search +Key Macro (Automation of Key Operation) +Drag & Drop (Text can be moved with Simple Operation) +Advanced Launcher functions +Key Shortcuts (Support for External Keyboard operation) +Auto Indent +Word Wrap +Line Spacing +Outline (like a "Bookmark"!) +Check Mark (like a ToDo list!) +Markdown (HTML, XML, CommonMark, etc.) +Text Insertion (Fixed Phrases, Line Break, Tab, etc.) +Can be change the Font and Color of the Editing Area +Line Number +Can be saved by changing the Encoding, Line break +Encoding specification, and can be read in the File Auto-Detect +Conversion function (To Lower/Upper case, etc.) +Prepare for Move/Select/Delete command (for Key Macros) +Tab indent, Reverse indent +The special display Tab, Space, Line break +Can be sent a File and Text to Another Application and Another iOS terminal/Mac +Import/Export of the Files to the iCloud and the external File Management app +Variety of tools (File Manager, Browser, Dictionary Search, Scan Text, QR code Reading/Generation, etc.) As mentioned above, there are many functions, but by using the launcher panel and key shortcuts well, can be quickly and instantly call up frequently used functions. [File Management screen] In this screen, it provides High Function File Management Functions, such as the following. +List Files/Folders +Edit File/Folder (Move, Copy, Delete, Rename, Duplicate, Compression) +Sort (Name, Size, Creation Date, Modification Date, Type) +Search +Thumbnail view the file (Images, Movie, PDF) +Create a Zip File, Unzip (Corresponding Password) +Send the File +Import/Export the File +Display Properties of the File +Bookmarks +Create a new Folder/File +File Browsing [Detail] https://skyarts.com/products/ios/wrix/ *Subscriptions* This app has a subscription license that allows you to remove the limit on the number of functions for a certain period of time. •Length of subscription: The subscription period is based on one month Please purchase the license after understanding the note of subscription automatic renewal. Can be manage it from the "Subscription" item of the account of the "Settings" app. *Terms of Use* https://skyarts.com/products/ios/terms.html

About

Tackboard

Features
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Tackboard turns your ideas into colorful sticky notes on a huge, zoomable canvas. • Quick Capture — jot text, photos, and voice memos onto notes in seconds • Organize Your Way — group notes into boards, duplicate notes across boards, add tags, and pin your favorites • Never Miss a Thing — set a time alarm (one-time on any date, or repeating weekly, monthly, or yearly) or a location reminder so nothing slips by • Rich Formatting — bulleted, numbered, and checklist lists, with Undo & Redo for every change • Links & Paste — add links as rich preview cards, and paste from the web with fonts, colors, and links kept • Sketch & Draw — freehand drawings plus clean lines, rectangles, circles, and arrows right on any note • Personalize — choose a solid color or a background photo/illustration for every note • Stay in Sync — notes, boards, tags, and settings sync automatically across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud • Full History — every edit is saved, so you can always look back and restore an earlier version • Backup & Restore — export all your notes and boards to one file and restore them anytime • Search Instantly — find any note by content, tag, or board — even text inside your photos • Attach Anything — add photos, documents, and voice memos, and merge voice clips into one • Lock Private Notes — protect sensitive notes with Face ID or a passcode Tackboard is free to use on iPhone and iPad, with an optional ad-free upgrade. One purchase removes ads everywhere, including Mac. Terms of Use: https://vincentchiu.com/tackboard/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://vincentchiu.com/tackboard/privacy.html

Screenshots

Wrix 24 screens
Tackboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tackboard at 5.0 against Wrix 2's 4.5. Tackboard also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Wrix 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wrix 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tackboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tackboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wrix 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Tackboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wrix 2 versus Tackboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrix 2Tackboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYONEKAWA HidekiVincent Chiu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wrix 2

Subscriptions2
  • Basic License for 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Pro License for 1 Month$2.991 Month
4 purchases

Tackboard

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Wrix 2 free?
Wrix 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tackboard free?
Tackboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wrix 2 or Tackboard?
Tackboard is rated higher. Wrix 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tackboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wrix 2 or Tackboard have ads?
Tackboard shows ads; Wrix 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Wrix 2 or Tackboard?
Wrix 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tackboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wrix 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tackboard on November 6, 2026.

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