Comparison

Sketch Pad 3 vs Whiteboard

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

Head to head
About

Sketch Pad 3

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
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Thank you for all your support. Sketch Pad has now been downloaded more than 1,200,000 times Best app ever - Love it … by Syd-a-ney Excellent app. Very useful…. by Fettner Very useful for taking notes with the addition of adding pictures to them… by J Allard Best notes application EVER!….. by KunovicIvan Best doodle app... simple and intuitive. This one is excellent… by Macnd62478 Are you artistic or creative? Use Sketch Pad 3 on your iPad to: .... doodle, sketch or draw .... write lists or memos .... jot down notes during lectures .... share your inspirational thoughts with friends (Also available on iPhone and iPod touch) Sketch Pad doesn't waste precious paper and is quick, simple and fun from pre-school to retirement. Use your finger as a pen and choose: .... 3 pen-stroke sizes. .... 7 colors for iPad (4 for iPhone/iPod touch) .... erase all or portions of your drawing or list if you make a mistake or change your mind. .... unlimited edits of pen-strokes with undo and redo functions. .... zoom in/ zoom out simply by pinching in any mode, or double tap in scroll mode. .... cut and paste. .... drag stroke. Sketch Pad automatically saves your work on closing the application so you can instantly continue next time you open Sketch Pad. *** FEATURES *** - Unlimited canvas size - Trackpad for easy scrolling - Customizable grid lines - Customizable background colour - Smooth line with rounded ends - Organizing document folders - Export to Twitter, Evernote, Google docs, Picasa, Dropbox, PDF, Air-Printing compatible printer, other apps, email, photo library and Mac. - Flag a sketch or note - Assign Alarm to a sketch or note - Palm Rest (ideal for stylus users)... Fully adjustable for either right handed or left handed users (iPad only) - Two finger scrolling in writing mode - Zooming in/out by double tapping in browse mode - Zooming by pinching gesture can also be selectable *** TIPS *** Use two fingers and swipe the screen to scroll in Pen mode. Use Palm Rest so you don't get unwanted imprints. ==== *** Because of bugs in iOS 5, iPad 3rd generation with Retina Display model requires free upgrade to iOS 6 to use this app. It works correctly on other devices with iOS 5. You don't have to upgrade to iOS 6 if you are not using iPad 3. iCloud sync function is no longer supported from v3.7. Floating toolbar feature has been removed from v3.7. Version 3.6.1 had a bug in which ** free ** version crashed. (c) iStokcphoto 2833639

About

Whiteboard

This app offers a minimalist digital whiteboard experience, focusing on smooth touch input. It provides essential tools for drawing and erasing, allowing for quick and efficient visual note-taking.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Smooth touch input
  • 3 marker types
  • Adjustable marker thickness
  • Eraser with adjustable thickness
  • All-clear trash can function
Features
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「いいものは、シンプルだ。」 無駄な機能を極力省いたホワイトボードアプリです。 滑らかなタッチを再現しました。 基本性能 ■3種類のマーカー選択(太さ調整可能) ■消しゴム機能は消したい部分をなぞって消去(太さ調整可能) ■ごみ箱機能でオールクリア

Screenshots

Sketch Pad 32 screens
Whiteboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sketch Pad 3 at 71% against Whiteboard's 21%. Sketch Pad 3 also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). Whiteboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Sketch Pad 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whiteboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sketch Pad 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Sketch Pad 3's written reviews are positive against 21% of Whiteboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sketch Pad 3 ships an update every 11 days, Whiteboard every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sketch Pad 3 versus Whiteboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketch Pad 3Whiteboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (34 ratings) — better2.4 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews — better20.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3447 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatalystwoShun Sato

Customer experience

Sketch Pad 3

All ratings34 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral11.9%
Negative16.9%

Whiteboard

All ratings47 ratings
Positive31.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative61.7%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral10.0%
Negative69.2%

User reviews

Sketch Pad 3

From 34 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Whiteboard

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • ✏️ Basic whiteboard functionality works well
  • 💾 Auto-saves work when app closes
  • 🎨 Good marker size and color customization
  • 📱 Smooth drawing experience

Room to improve

  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads throughout app
  • 🚫 Ads pop up during critical actions (save, delete, erase)
  • 📵 Ads cover significant portion of drawing canvas
  • 🌐 Language settings default to Japanese despite English device settings
  • ⚠️ Misleading app description/thumbnail hides ad presence

Bugs and requests

Sketch Pad 3

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add color fill button
  • Reduce lag
  • Add straight line and geometric shape tools
  • Add layers
  • Add text box feature
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  • Add Dropbox/Evernote integration
  • Add ability to customize alarm sounds and settings
  • Add password protected folders
  • Add ability to draw patterns when scribbling
  • Add ability to scroll by double tapping and dragging
  • Add ability to draw perfectly straight lines
  • Add ability to add geometric shapes
  • Add ability to title documents
  • Add ability to get rid of ads

Whiteboard

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App displays 'I will move to a new application' message on startup and kicks user out
  • App crashes frequently after updates
  • Drawing doesn't persist when switching to other apps
  • Camera/photo button doesn't function properly
  • Eraser tool doesn't work correctly
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  • Saved files appear in Chinese/Japanese instead of English
  • Saved images not appearing in camera roll
  • Drawing produces dots instead of continuous lines
  • App won't open or download properly
  • Ads redirect to App Store when accidentally tapped during drawing

Requested features

12 requests
  • Remove or significantly reduce ads
  • Paid ad-free version option
  • Expand color palette beyond 5 colors
  • Add canvas rotation feature
  • Add zoom functionality for detail work
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  • Add eraser tool in portrait orientation
  • Increase drawing canvas space
  • Add whiteboard stickers
  • Add photo upload and editing capabilities
  • Add AirPlay feature for TV display
  • Improve English language support
  • Add collaborative/shared whiteboard feature

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sketch Pad 3

One-time1
  • Paid Version$5.99
None

Whiteboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sketch Pad 3 free?
Sketch Pad 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whiteboard free?
Whiteboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sketch Pad 3 or Whiteboard?
Sketch Pad 3 is rated higher. Sketch Pad 3 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Whiteboard averages 2.4 from 47 ratings.
Do Sketch Pad 3 or Whiteboard have ads?
Both Sketch Pad 3 and Whiteboard show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sketch Pad 3 or Whiteboard?
Sketch Pad 3 ships an update every 11 days, and Whiteboard every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sketch Pad 3 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Whiteboard on October 22, 2026.

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