# GUGA vs Arbor AI

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arbor AI at none against GUGA's 2. Arbor AI also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). GUGA's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GUGA sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Arbor AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arbor AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GUGA has 170 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | GUGA | Arbor AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guga-hyperboard/id1619055819/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arbor-ai/id6814358722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 705 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GutenbergGalaxy Technology Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592037946) | [Arbor Standard (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802712538) |

## What reviewers say

### GUGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guga-hyperboard/id1619055819)

This app combines notebook, whiteboard, and card functionalities for diverse learning needs. It allows for importing various formats, multi-layer handwriting, and creating interconnected learning materials. Share your progress and access cross-device data with ease.

**Highlights:** Import various notebook formats, Multi-layer handwriting support, Create and link cards, Multi-level whiteboard functionality, Cross-device data sharing, Community sharing platform

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited-time Discount B | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock GUGA PRO | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Handwriting search capability
- 🌟 Good for note-taking and studying
- 🎨 Beautiful app design
- ✍️ Natural pen strokes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pencil direction not rotating
- 🐛 Terms and Privacy Policy not accessible
- 🐛 Cannot log in
- 🐛 iCloud sync glitchy
- 🐛 Notes erased when switching devices

**Reported bugs**

- Pencil direction does not rotate with pencil movement
- Cannot check Terms and Privacy Policy on first app open
- Cannot log in
- iCloud sync is glitchy
- Notes get erased when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Allow Apple Pencil to transition to previous tool
- Adapt to Apple Pencil Pro squeeze gesture
- Return to previous PDF card viewing mode
- Allow Mac OS version with iCloud syncing
- Add auto backup to other cloud drives (Google Drive, OneDrive)


### Arbor AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arbor-ai/id6814358722)

This application connects teams to field operations, enabling remote collaboration and review of work results. It provides access to media from field tasks and facilitates communication through various call and meeting features.

**Highlights:** Remote collaboration, Field operations review, Access images, videos, 3D models, Live and recorded video, Panoramic meetings, Audio and video calls, Space Sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GUGA free?

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

### Is Arbor AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GUGA or Arbor AI?

Arbor AI is rated higher. GUGA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Arbor AI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GUGA or Arbor AI have ads?

Neither GUGA nor Arbor AI shows ads.

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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.*