Flip!? vs PDFBeam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flip!?
This app provides a digital canvas for freehand writing and text input, mimicking a blackboard or memo board. It offers various pen types, colors, and backgrounds for creative expression and practical use in classrooms or for making quick signs.
- Handwriting input with Apple Pencil or finger
- Multiple pen types and colors
- Free positioning of text
- 15 preset backgrounds
- Use custom photos as backgrounds
- Edit and preview modes
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Flip!? is a simple landscape-oriented board app where you can write freely with handwriting and text. Perfect for classroom blackboards, memo boards, quick signs, and many other everyday scenes. ■ Key Features ・Handwriting input with Apple Pencil or your finger ・Multiple pen types: fountain pen, pencil, marker, and more ・Free choice of color and line thickness ・Freely positioned text input ・15 preset backgrounds (blackboard, brick, sky, night sky, etc.) ・Set any photo from your library as a background ・Switch between edit mode and preview mode ■ Recommended for ・Teachers and presenters who need a whiteboard alternative ・Anyone making handwritten notices or signs ・Doodling and quick idea memos ・Fun creative play for kids Simple to use and ready right out of the box. Give it a try!
PDFBeam
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PDFBeam makes it easy to convert PDF documents into shareable QR codes. Upload your PDF, generate a unique link, and instantly create a QR code that can be scanned from any device. Whether you're sharing manuals, brochures, presentations, menus, catalogs, or documents, PDFBeam provides a simple and fast workflow. FEATURES • Upload PDF files securely • Generate QR codes for uploaded documents • Access and manage your uploaded files • Sign in with Email or Apple ID • Simple and clean user interface • View and manage your account profile • Fast cloud-based processing PDFBeam Premium is available as a monthly auto-renewable subscription. Subscription pricing may vary by region and is displayed within the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://pdfbeam.onrender.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flip!? at none against PDFBeam's 1. PDFBeam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support 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. PDFBeam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Flip!? asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flip!? ships an update every 2 months, PDFBeam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flip!? | PDFBeam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yuya kanbetsunawa | AHMET SEZER FIDANCI |
In-app purchases
Flip!?
No in-app purchases
PDFBeam
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month









