# Huion Note vs BoardNotes

The clearest difference is rating: BoardNotes at 4.7 against Huion Note's 3.3. BoardNotes also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Huion Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoardNotes sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Huion Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

BoardNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoardNotes has 115 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Huion Note's written reviews are positive against 81% of BoardNotes's.

Huion Note ships an update monthly, BoardNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Huion Note | BoardNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huion-note/id1602485391/reviews) | **[4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardnotes-notes-pdf-docs/id6448847544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Huion Animation Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485958816) | [Chongqing Ouluowa Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686544790) |

## What reviewers say

### Huion Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huion-note/id1602485391)

This app digitizes handwritten notes from a smart notebook, offering real-time editing and organization on your phone or tablet. It provides various tools for customization, audio recording linked to notes, and the ability to replay note creation. Notes can be exported in multiple formats for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Sync handwriting to phone/tablet, Vectorize notes for legibility, Diverse editing tools (pens, eraser, lasso), Record audio linked to notes, Replay note creation process, Export notes as PDF, JPG, Video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BoardNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardnotes-notes-pdf-docs/id6448847544)

This app combines whiteboard, notebook, PDF management, mind mapping, and flashcard creation into a single, versatile handwriting note-taking tool. It offers a wide array of pen types, organizational features, and study aids to enhance productivity and learning.

**Highlights:** Handwriting note-taking, Integrated whiteboard, PDF import and editing, Mind mapping functionality, Spaced repetition flashcards, Multiple pen and brush types, Layer management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 days membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 days membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| Math Formula Recognition | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 month membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership (discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full version Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership (discount) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Discount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All(discount) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $8.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 All-in-one app
- 💡 Feature-rich note-taking
- ✍️ Excellent Apple Pencil integration
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔥 Device gets hot
- 🐛 Data loss (whiteboards erased)
- 🚫 No automatic backup
- 🔍 Limited search functions

**Reported bugs**

- Whiteboards erasing automatically
- No automatic backup leading to data loss
- Syncing issues between iPad and Mac
- Pencil tip not appearing on PDF annotations
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Sync to Google Drive/other cloud services
- Faster 'add to cards' function
- View carded items in sidebar
- Color coding for pins
- Image opacity adjustment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Huion Note free?

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

### Is BoardNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Huion Note or BoardNotes?

BoardNotes is rated higher. Huion Note averages 3.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while BoardNotes averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.

### Do Huion Note or BoardNotes have ads?

BoardNotes shows ads; Huion Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Huion Note or BoardNotes?

Huion Note ships an update monthly, and BoardNotes every 10 days. Most recently, Huion Note was updated on September 14, 2026 and BoardNotes on September 27, 2026.

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