Comparison

SimpleDraw vs Whiteboard

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

Head to head
About

SimpleDraw

This intuitive drawing app offers a clean, distraction-free canvas for unleashing creativity. Redesigned for the modern era, it features a floating menu for easy access to tools and allows users to save and share their artwork.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free canvas
  • Intuitive drawing tools
  • Adjustable line width
  • Save and share artwork
  • Modern interface
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The original classic is back! One of the very first drawing apps on the App Store for the first iPhone, SimpleDraw was a Top 4 Productivity hit in its heyday. Now, it has been completely redesigned for the modern era. Unleash your creativity on a clean, distraction-free canvas. The intuitive drawing app designed for everyone! A Classic, Reimagined: * Modern Interface: A completely redesigned experience that is simple and beautiful. * Floating Menu: Your tools for color, line width, and clearing the canvas are always just a tap away. * Adjustable Line Width: From fine lines to bold strokes, customize your brush size with a simple slider. * Save and Share Your Art: Easily save your drawing to your Photos, send it to a friend, or share it on social media with the built-in share feature. Perfect for: * Quick sketches and ideas * Digital art and illustrations * Educational drawings and diagrams * Relaxing creative sessions * Sharing artistic moments Experience the revival of a classic. Download SimpleDraw today and turn your device into a canvas for your imagination!

About

Whiteboard

Features
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With Whiteboard, draw freely on an infinite canvas, organize ideas and share visually! • Lesson plan, project board and mind map templates • Draw with Apple Pencil or finger; zoom and pan • Add sticky notes, boxes, circles, arrows, text and images • High-resolution export For teachers and idea-makers. All data stays on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SimpleDraw3 screens
Whiteboard2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleDraw at none against Whiteboard's 3. SimpleDraw also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Whiteboard's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 199 months). On price 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. Whiteboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SimpleDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleDraw ships an update every 199 months, Whiteboard monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimpleDraw versus Whiteboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleDrawWhiteboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 199 monthsMonthly — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel LiDIJITAL PILOT REKLAM SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Bugs and requests

SimpleDraw

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Drawings disappear when app is closed without saving
  • Difficulty remembering gesture to access second page

Requested features

4 requests
  • More color options
  • Ability to load and edit saved drawings
  • Option to draw on photos from the album
  • Additional drawing tools like shapes, lines, etc.

Whiteboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SimpleDraw

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Whiteboard

Subscriptions3
  • Haftalık Premium$1.997 Days
  • Aylık Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yıllık Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is SimpleDraw free?
SimpleDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whiteboard free?
Whiteboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, SimpleDraw or Whiteboard?
SimpleDraw ships an update every 199 months, and Whiteboard monthly. Most recently, SimpleDraw was updated on October 31, 2026 and Whiteboard on October 31, 2026.

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