# Popplet Lite vs Padlet

The clearest difference is rating: Padlet at 4.7 against Popplet Lite's 2.8. Padlet also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 70). Popplet Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Padlet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Popplet Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Padlet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Padlet has 6.8K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Popplet Lite's written reviews are positive against 61% of Padlet's.

Popplet Lite ships an update every 5 months, Padlet fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popplet Lite | Padlet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popplet-lite/id364738549/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlet/id834618886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Notion](https://appshunter.io/developer/364738552) | [Wallwisher, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834618889) |

## What reviewers say

### Popplet Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popplet-lite/id364738549)

Visually capture and organize your thoughts, ideas, and information. This tool helps students and professionals brainstorm, plan projects, and study by creating interconnected notes with text, images, and drawings.

**Highlights:** One Popplet board, Capture notes with text, Capture notes with images, Capture notes with drawing tool, Link notes visually, Export as PDF/JPEG, Pinch to zoom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for mind mapping and organizing ideas
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Useful for school and education

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔒 Can only create one popplet at a time
- 🔒 No ability to save or export popplets
- 🔒 Laggy or slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to add photos
- Popplets disappearing or not saving
- Laggy or unresponsive interface
- Issues with logging in or account syncing

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and export popplets
- Option to create multiple popplets
- More customization options (colors, fonts, etc.)
- Undo/redo functionality
- Integration with other apps or cloud storage


### Padlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlet/id834618886)

This app provides visually appealing boards and canvases for organizing and presenting information. It's ideal for visual thinkers and learners to collect, arrange, and showcase content. Users can also utilize sandboxes for whiteboarding, lessons, and collaborative activities.

**Highlights:** Organize and present anything on boards, Whiteboarding and lesson creation, Collaborative worksheets and brainstorming, Create slideshows and meeting agendas, Collect feedback and share files, Store instructional videos and marketing assets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold | $9.99 | per month |
| Platinum  Legacy | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum | $14.99 | per month |
| Gold | $69.99 | per year |
| Platinum  Legacy | $99.99 | per year |
| Platinum | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for collaboration and organization
- 👍 Great for classroom and educational use
- 💡 Versatile and creative tool
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy, especially on mobile
- 🔋 Slow performance and loading issues
- 👎 Frustrating navigation and editing
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Disappearing content and lost work
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode capability
- Improved file upload and management
- Enhanced customization options
- Better integration with other apps and platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popplet Lite free?

Popplet Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Padlet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Popplet Lite or Padlet?

Padlet is rated higher. Popplet Lite averages 2.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Padlet averages 4.7 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do Popplet Lite or Padlet have ads?

Neither Popplet Lite nor Padlet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popplet Lite or Padlet?

Popplet Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Padlet fortnightly. Most recently, Popplet Lite was updated on October 19, 2026 and Padlet on October 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.*