# ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard vs LessonNote

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard at 14K against LessonNote's 10. ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LessonNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard against 4.7 for LessonNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard has 14K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 65% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard | LessonNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showme-interactive-whiteboard/id445066279/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessonnote/id507466065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learnbat, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375855452) | [Lesson Study Alliance](https://appshunter.io/developer/507466068) |

## What reviewers say

### ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showme-interactive-whiteboard/id445066279)

Create and share voice-over whiteboard tutorials with this intuitive app. Easily record lessons, import images and documents, and share your creations with a global community or privately with students. Ideal for educators and anyone wanting to explain concepts visually.

**Highlights:** Voice-record tutorials, Import images and documents, Draw and erase tools, Unlimited lesson length, Share recordings online, Create student groups, Organize lessons into courses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Groups | $9.99 | per month |
| ShowMe Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| ShowMe Premium | $13.99 | per month |
| ShowMe Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| ShowMe Premium | $129.99 | per year |
| Color Pack - Goldfish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack - Cake Shop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack - Plum basket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Pack - Shades of blue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save Private ShowMes | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for teaching and learning
- 💡 Great for creating instructional videos
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 🤩 Loved by students and teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality
- 🔍 Limited search and organization features
- 🖌️ Could use more drawing/editing tools

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected loss of work and unsaved drafts
- Syncing issues between recorded audio and drawings
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rearrange and delete slides
- Improve video editing capabilities
- Integrate with more cloud storage services
- Optimize interface for larger iPad screens
- Allow offline access and local file storage


### LessonNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessonnote/id507466065)

This tool helps educators document classroom lessons by tracking student interactions, capturing notes, and recording time spent in various learning modalities. It facilitates data-driven conversations to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

**Highlights:** Track student interactions and conversation duration, Record handwritten notes and observations, Capture photos of student work, Measure time spent in different learning modalities, Review data for student-focused discussions, Ideal for peer observation and coaching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months of Pro | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months of Pro | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Pro | $64.99 | per year |
| 6-month LessonNote Pro subscription | $89.99 | one-time |
| 1-year LessonNote Pro subscription | $149.99 | one-time |
| 2-year LessonNote Pro subscription | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard free?

ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LessonNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard or LessonNote?

LessonNote is rated higher. ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while LessonNote averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard or LessonNote have ads?

Neither ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard nor LessonNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard or LessonNote?

ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard ships an update monthly, and LessonNote monthly. Most recently, ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard was updated on October 14, 2026 and LessonNote on October 1, 2026.

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