# GenomeCache vs Educreations Whiteboard

The clearest difference is rating: Educreations Whiteboard at 4.8 against GenomeCache's 4.2. Educreations Whiteboard also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 44%) and ratings volume (12K vs 5). GenomeCache's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Educreations Whiteboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. GenomeCache asks for nothing beyond the download.

Educreations Whiteboard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Educreations Whiteboard has 12K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of GenomeCache's written reviews are positive against 76% of Educreations Whiteboard's.

GenomeCache ships an update every 3 months, Educreations Whiteboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GenomeCache | Educreations Whiteboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genomecache/id470275184/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/educreations-whiteboard/id478617061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 113 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology](https://appshunter.io/developer/364882018) | [Educreations, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/478617064) |

## What reviewers say

### GenomeCache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genomecache/id470275184)

Explore the human genome through a virtual scavenger hunt, learning about genetic points of interest and their contribution to human traits. Test your knowledge with trivia and compete on a leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Virtual scavenger hunt through the human genome, Learn about genetic points of interest, Discover how genes contribute to human traits, Engage with fun facts, Test knowledge with trivia questions, Post high scores to a leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Educreations Whiteboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/educreations-whiteboard/id478617061)

This interactive whiteboard and screencasting tool allows users to create and share video lessons. Annotate, animate, and narrate content to explain concepts, with lessons securely stored online and accessible across devices. Students can join classes within the app or access content via the website.

**Highlights:** Interactive whiteboard, Screencasting, Video lesson creation, Annotation and animation, Voice and handwriting recording, Cloud storage, Class management

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Classroom Edition | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Classroom Edition (1 year) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth recording experience
- 💡 Helpful for remote/online teaching
- 👍 Great for creating instructional videos
- 👍 Useful for flipped classroom and catchup lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches after updates
- 🔒 Limited editing capabilities
- 💡 Inability to delete or edit recordings
- 💡 Lack of pen size/thickness customization
- 💡 Difficulty organizing/managing saved lessons

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings getting deleted unexpectedly
- Typing issues and cursor movement problems
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Inconsistent performance across platforms

**Requested features**

- Add video editing tools
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow deleting or rearranging pages
- Provide more pen/brush customization options
- Improve file organization and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GenomeCache free?

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

### Is Educreations Whiteboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GenomeCache or Educreations Whiteboard?

Educreations Whiteboard is rated higher. GenomeCache averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Educreations Whiteboard averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do GenomeCache or Educreations Whiteboard have ads?

Neither GenomeCache nor Educreations Whiteboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GenomeCache or Educreations Whiteboard?

GenomeCache ships an update every 3 months, and Educreations Whiteboard monthly. Most recently, GenomeCache was updated on November 1, 2026 and Educreations Whiteboard on November 2, 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.*