# Notability vs Scribble Together Whiteboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scribble Together Whiteboard at 74% against Notability's 37%. Scribble Together Whiteboard also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). Notability's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (457K vs 2.3K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notability sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Scribble Together Whiteboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notability holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notability has 457K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Notability's written reviews are positive against 74% of Scribble Together Whiteboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Notability ships an update weekly, Scribble Together Whiteboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notability | Scribble Together Whiteboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (457K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notability-ai-notes-and-planner/id360593530/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-together-whiteboard/id1266088066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **457K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 411 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ginger Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/318126112) | [Scribble Together](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266088065) |

## What reviewers say

### Notability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notability-ai-notes-and-planner/id360593530)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Productivity, #129 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture, organize, and enhance your thoughts with a versatile digital notebook. Seamlessly blend handwriting, typing, and multimedia to annotate documents, record lectures, and generate summaries. Ideal for students and professionals seeking to boost productivity and learning.

**Highlights:** Handwritten and typed notes, PDF and document annotation, Audio recording and transcription, AI-powered summaries and quizzes, Customizable organization, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notability Lite | $5.99 | per month |
| Notability Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Notability Plus | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Notability Lite | $14.99 | per year |
| Notability Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Notability Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Notability Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Notability Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Notability Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Notability Classic | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for note-taking
- 👍 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📝 Excellent organization and file management
- 🎙️ Useful audio recording feature
- 🔍 Handwriting recognition and search

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud
- 🔍 Limited search and organization options
- 🖍️ Frustrating highlighter behavior
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model
- 🔧 Buggy after recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or getting corrupted
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Palm rejection problems after updates
- Inconsistent behavior when importing files

**Requested features**

- Improved folder/hierarchy organization
- More shape recognition and drawing tools
- Side-by-side viewing of multiple notes
- Ability to edit/rename audio recordings
- Better integration with other apps and services


### Scribble Together Whiteboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-together-whiteboard/id1266088066)

Collaborate on a shared digital whiteboard in real-time, from any device. Draw, annotate PDFs, and use a virtual laser pointer to communicate ideas effectively. Ideal for remote teams and educational settings.

**Highlights:** Real-time drawing and collaboration, Annotate PDFs and images, Web and app access, Virtual laser pointer, Automatic shape and line correction, Infinite canvas space

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collaborate Live With Anyone | $4.99 | per month |
| Collaborate Live With Anyone | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Real-time collaboration
- 💡 Versatile whiteboard features
- 👍 Useful for remote teaching/tutoring
- 👍 Great for math and science

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Subscription-based pricing
- 🔒 Limited sharing options in free version
- 🎨 Lacking advanced drawing tools
- 🔍 Difficulty organizing/managing boards

**Reported bugs**

- Whiteboard pages not syncing properly
- Scrolling issues when multiple users present
- Eraser marks showing up in PDF exports

**Requested features**

- Add more color/brush options
- Improve PDF export quality
- Allow horizontal scrolling
- Implement built-in video chat
- Add ability to rearrange pages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notability free?

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

### Is Scribble Together Whiteboard free?

Scribble Together Whiteboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notability or Scribble Together Whiteboard?

Notability is rated higher. Notability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 457K ratings, while Scribble Together Whiteboard averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Notability or Scribble Together Whiteboard have ads?

Neither Notability nor Scribble Together Whiteboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notability or Scribble Together Whiteboard?

Notability ships an update weekly, and Scribble Together Whiteboard every 2 months. Most recently, Notability was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scribble Together Whiteboard on September 19, 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.*