# NoteYebos vs BoardNotes

The clearest difference is rating: BoardNotes at 4.7 against NoteYebos's 2.0. BoardNotes also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 40%) and ratings volume (115 vs 8). NoteYebos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

BoardNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoardNotes has 115 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of NoteYebos's written reviews are positive against 81% of BoardNotes's.

NoteYebos ships an update every 3 weeks, BoardNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteYebos | BoardNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteyebos/id1661728252/reviews) | **[4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardnotes-notes-pdf-docs/id6448847544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Jinji Digital Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661728254) | [Chongqing Ouluowa Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686544790) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteYebos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteyebos/id1661728252)

This app allows users to take notes using both typing and handwriting, with features like paper templates, image insertion, and cloud sync. Organize notes into custom notebooks and export them to PDF.

**Highlights:** Keyboard and handwriting input, Paper templates, Image insertion, Cloud sync, Note encryption, PDF export, Annotation tools

**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 NoteYebos free?

NoteYebos 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, NoteYebos or BoardNotes?

BoardNotes is rated higher. NoteYebos averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BoardNotes averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.

### Do NoteYebos or BoardNotes have ads?

BoardNotes shows ads; NoteYebos does not.

### Which is updated more often, NoteYebos or BoardNotes?

NoteYebos ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoardNotes every 10 days. Most recently, NoteYebos was updated on July 8, 2026 and BoardNotes on September 27, 2026.

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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.*