# Sketch Pad 3 vs Scribble Together Whiteboard

The clearest difference is rating: Scribble Together Whiteboard at 4.6 against Sketch Pad 3's 3.1. Scribble Together Whiteboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 34). Sketch Pad 3's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sketch Pad 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Scribble Together Whiteboard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scribble Together Whiteboard has 2.3K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Sketch Pad 3's written reviews are positive against 74% of Scribble Together Whiteboard's.

Sketch Pad 3 ships an update every 11 days, Scribble Together Whiteboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch Pad 3 | Scribble Together Whiteboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pad-3/id429388129/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-together-whiteboard/id1266088066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catalystwo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651079501) | [Scribble Together](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266088065) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch Pad 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pad-3/id429388129)

This app provides an unlimited digital canvas for doodling, sketching, drawing, and note-taking. It offers various pen sizes, colors, editing tools like cut and paste, and export options to multiple platforms. Work is automatically saved for easy continuation.

**Highlights:** Unlimited canvas size, Doodle, sketch, and draw, Take notes and memos, Cut, paste, and drag strokes, Undo/redo functionality, Export to various platforms (PDF, cloud, email), Organize with document folders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Rename files
- 👍 Nimble and intuitive UI
- 👍 Brilliant
- 👍 Great and handy
- 👍 Love this App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads cover toolbar to make it unusable
- 🐛 Dropbox sync not working
- 🐛 Revert!!!! (Pinch zoom broken)
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Lag

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings shift around the page and get tiny or huge
- Can't rename files anymore
- Pinch zoom broken after update

**Requested features**

- Add color fill button
- Reduce lag
- Add straight line and geometric shape tools
- Add layers
- Add text box feature


### 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 Sketch Pad 3 free?

Sketch Pad 3 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, Sketch Pad 3 or Scribble Together Whiteboard?

Scribble Together Whiteboard is rated higher. Sketch Pad 3 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Scribble Together Whiteboard averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Sketch Pad 3 or Scribble Together Whiteboard have ads?

Sketch Pad 3 shows ads; Scribble Together Whiteboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sketch Pad 3 or Scribble Together Whiteboard?

Sketch Pad 3 ships an update every 11 days, and Scribble Together Whiteboard every 2 months. Most recently, Sketch Pad 3 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Scribble Together Whiteboard on October 24, 2026.

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