Comparison

Absolute Board Mini vs iBoard

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

Head to head
About

Absolute Board Mini

A free, simple, and convenient drawing and handwriting app for capturing ideas on an unlimited canvas. Save and share your notes and sketches easily via email or print.

Highlights
  • Unlimited board size
  • Unlimited color choice
  • Path traceable eraser
  • Email snapshot of drawings
  • Zooming in/out
  • Undo/Redo functions
  • Import photos
Features
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This is a MINI version of "Absolute Board", which is * April 2011 - "New & Noteworthy" (Productivity) iPad application on the American App Store * * April 2011 - "What's Hot" (Productivity) iPad application on the American App Store * * April 2011 - "Staff Favorites" (All) iPad application on the Korea App Store * Best quality FREE drawing & handwriting app for iPhone/iPod It's so simple & convenient - just sketch & take notes about anything in your mind. Save and share your novel ideas in the school, cafeteria, office or even on the bed. ▶ Unlimited board size ▶ Unlimited color choice for pen & background ▶ Path traceable eraser ▶ Ability to email snapshot of your drawing ▶ Zooming in/out & moving with two fingers ▶ Undo/Redo functions ▶ Import a Photo ▶ Print Snapshot (Air Print)

About

iBoard

Features
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"iBoard - Digital Black Board" is your ultimate minimalist tool for creativity and productivity. This app transforms your iPad into a digital canvas that’s perfect for drawing, sketching, note-taking, and brainstorming—all with a focus on ease and simplicity. Key Features: 【Intuitive Handwriting Board】 Draw, write, and create effortlessly using your finger or Apple Pencil, ideal for everyone from artists to students and professionals. 【Undo & Redo】 Easily correct any mistakes with the undo and redo functions, keeping your creative process smooth and uninterrupted. 【One-Tap Clear & Save】 Start fresh with a single tap to clear the screen, or save your work instantly to your photo album with just one touch. 【Eraser Tool】 Use the eraser to easily remove unwanted parts of your drawing, ensuring precision and flexibility in your work. 【Versatile Usage】 Whether as a drawing board, draft paper, or message board, iBoard is the perfect place to freely express your thoughts and ideas. 【Minimalist Design】 The clean, distraction-free interface enhances focus, allowing you to concentrate on what matters—your creativity. "iBoard - Digital Black Board" is the perfect blend of simplicity and functionality, making it an essential tool for capturing your thoughts, ideas, and inspirations on the go.

Screenshots

Absolute Board Mini4 screens
iBoard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Absolute Board Mini at Free against iBoard's $0.99. Absolute Board Mini also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). iBoard's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 34 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Absolute Board Mini is free to download; iBoard costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute Board Mini ships an update every 34 months, iBoard daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Absolute Board Mini versus iBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute Board MiniiBoard
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyeoseong Hwang逸飞 徐

In-app purchases

None

Absolute Board Mini

No in-app purchases

None

iBoard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Absolute Board Mini free?
Absolute Board Mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iBoard free?
iBoard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Absolute Board Mini or iBoard have ads?
Neither Absolute Board Mini nor iBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Absolute Board Mini or iBoard?
Absolute Board Mini ships an update every 34 months, and iBoard daily. Most recently, Absolute Board Mini was updated on October 24, 2026 and iBoard on October 25, 2026.

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