Comparison

FIS (neu) vs BoardNotes

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

Head to head
About

FIS (neu)

Features
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Ein kurzes Vibrieren des Smartphones, der Busfahrer blickt auf das Display und sieht seinen nächsten geplanten Einsatz. Mit einem Klick kann er ihn bestätigen und so der Disposition im Betrieb Rückmeldung geben. Diese vereinfachte Kommunikation begleitet den Fahrer und die Disposition durch sämtliche Schritte des Einsatzes. Tritt der Fahrer seinen Dienst an und macht sich auf den Weg zum Kunden, informiert er den Disponenten darüber ebenso wie über Fahrtbeginn und Fahrtende. Ganz neu bei dieser Version der App ist ihr Offline-Modus. Falls sich der Fahrer in einem Funkloch befindet, wird die genaue Position dennoch erfasst und in das System eingespielt, sobald er wieder eine Netzverbindung hat. Das ist ein entscheidender Vorteil, der Zeit und Arbeit spart. Auch für die Rückerfassung eignet sich die FIS-App perfekt. Der Fahrer kann damit sein Fahrtenbuch führen und die gefahrenen Kilometer eintragen – Daten, die später die Grundlage für die Abrechnung bilden und im Modul Anmietverkehr sowie in den Touristik-Programmen von RATIOWw und TouPac weiterverarbeitet werden können. Eine weitere Funktion der FIS-App ist der Chat, mit dem sich Fahrer und Disponent auf dem Laufenden halten können. Der Chat kann wie ein Notizbuch genutzt werden, denn für jede Fahrt gibt es einen eigenen Chatraum. Das heißt, dass man eventuelle Vorkommnisse im Nachhinein sofort wiederfindet und dokumentieren kann. Der Fahrer hat die Möglichkeit, die Anzeige der Einsatzliste und des Chats seinen Wünschen anzupassen. So kann er sich beispielsweise nur die tagesaktuellen Einsätze und Nachrichten anzeigen und die anderen ausgeblendet lassen.

About

BoardNotes

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
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Feature Introduction: BoardNotes is a versatile handwriting note-taking app that integrates five major functions—whiteboard, notebook, PDF, mind map, and flashcards—covering most note-taking scenarios. It serves as your All-In-One App. Handwriting Pen: 1. BoardNotes utilizes Apple's native pen technology and has developed additional pens tailored for Chinese writing, including a fountain pen, a laser pointer for presentations, and a tape pen for masking notes. 2. Choose from a variety of brushes (laser pen, tape pen, ballpoint pen, straight-line pen, wavy-line pen, custom fountain pen, quill pen, pencil, marker, watercolor pen, fill pen, single-line pen, crayon, freehand pen) to unleash your creativity. 3. Lasso tool (extremely powerful). 4. Eraser (pixel eraser and object eraser). Whiteboard: 1. The whiteboard is ideal for organizing fragmented knowledge, brainstorming, and boosting creativity. 2. Write and draw freely without worrying about boundaries. 3. Customize background colors and grid templates. 4. Add various card types (text, image, video, audio, webpage, file, handwriting). 5. Multiple auxiliary tools: background board, pins, link navigation (supports bidirectional links), connectors, timer (countdown supported), calculator. 6. Quickly locate notes using the search function. Notebook & PDF: 1. Create notebooks and PDFs with multiple paper templates and cover options. Import images from Photos or PDFs from the Files app as pages or covers. 2. Add text, images, stickers, videos, webpage snapshots, audio recordings, links (bidirectional links supported), timers, calculators, and floating PDF windows. 3. Layer functionality—show or hide layers as needed. 4. Insert new pages via blank sheets, images, scanned documents, or files. 5. Cut, copy, and paste pages into other notebooks or PDFs. 6. Duplicate, rotate, or delete pages. 7. Reorder pages via long-press and drag in thumbnail view. 8. Create outlines and add bookmarks. 9. Search (text, handwritten notes, etc.). 10. Import e-books (epub, mobi, azw, etc.). Mind Map: 1. Mind mapping is a key feature within the whiteboard. 2. Nodes support multiple formats (text, image, handwriting, video, audio, webpage snapshot, file). 3. Offers 3 structures and 18 color schemes. 4. Add summaries (brackets). 5. Handwritten mind maps (using handwritten cards). 6. Long-press and drag selected cards into the mind map. 7. Reorder nodes or adjust hierarchy via long-press and drag. Flashcard: 1. Flashcards use the SuperMemo algorithm to automatically schedule optimal review intervals, reminding you before forgetting to maximize memory efficiency. 2. Flashcards support text, images, and handwriting. 3. Quickly create cards from notes in whiteboards, notebooks, or PDFs using the rectangular lasso tool. Download BoardNotes for free on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. For suggestions, please contact us via the in-app feedback feature.

Screenshots

FIS (neu)4 screens
BoardNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FIS (neu) at none against BoardNotes's 25. FIS (neu) also leads on ads (none vs shown). BoardNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIS (neu) ships an update every 2 months, BoardNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FIS (neu) versus BoardNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIS (neu)BoardNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB339 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRATIOsoftware GmbH & Co. KGChongqing Ouluowa Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

FIS (neu)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BoardNotes

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • 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
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  • Recording data is lost
  • Cannot create new notebooks
  • Gear icon for settings missing in dark mode
  • Issue with eraser and color selection logic
  • Lasso tool missing cut button after cropping
  • PDF embeds appear blurry
  • Handwriting search not implemented
  • Accidental touches/palm rejection issues
  • Chinese font display issues in markdown
  • App freezes when using search function
  • Software flashes back (crashes)

Requested features

24 requests
  • Sync to Google Drive/other cloud services
  • Faster 'add to cards' function
  • View carded items in sidebar
  • Color coding for pins
  • Image opacity adjustment
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  • Faster image copy from whiteboard
  • Android app version
  • WebDAV function
  • Markdown editing/viewing function
  • Handwriting recognition and search
  • Improve palm rejection/anti-touch
  • Add more brush types (with stroke variation)
  • Search for handwritten text
  • Dark Mode UI
  • More calculator functions (square root, trig identities)
  • In-app browser (ChatGPT, YouTube integration)
  • Easier UI navigation of notebook pages
  • Ability to change existing page formats
  • More in-depth pen fine-tuning
  • Optimize UI, move undo/redo to top right
  • Adjust pressure sensitivity
  • Customizable top toolbar icons
  • Add college rule paper
  • Translate function for papers

In-app purchases

None

FIS (neu)

No in-app purchases

23 purchases

BoardNotes

One-time23
  • 7 days membership$0.99
  • 5 days membership$0.99
  • Math Formula Recognition$1.99
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  • 1 month membership$1.99
  • Annual Membership$3.99
  • Permanent Unlock All$3.99
  • 6 months membership$3.99
  • 6 months membership (discount)$3.99
  • Permanent Unlock All$4.99
  • Annual Membership$4.99
  • 6 months membership2 variants$4.99
  • Full version Unlock$5.99
  • Annual Membership (discount)$5.99
  • 6 months membership$6.99
  • Permanent Unlock All$6.99
  • Annual Membership2 variants$6.99
  • Spring Festival Discount$6.99
  • Annual Membership$7.99
  • Permanent Unlock All$7.99
  • Permanent Unlock All(discount)$7.99
  • Permanent Unlock All$8.99
  • Permanent Unlock All$9.99
  • Permanent Unlock All$19.99

Questions

Is FIS (neu) free?
FIS (neu) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoardNotes free?
BoardNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FIS (neu) or BoardNotes have ads?
BoardNotes shows ads; FIS (neu) does not.
Which is updated more often, FIS (neu) or BoardNotes?
FIS (neu) ships an update every 2 months, and BoardNotes every 10 days. Most recently, FIS (neu) was updated on September 12, 2026 and BoardNotes on September 27, 2026.

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