# Whiteboard vs Paintwork

The clearest difference is rating: Paintwork at 4.6 against Whiteboard's 4.3. Paintwork also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 953). Whiteboard's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 65%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whiteboard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Paintwork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paintwork holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paintwork has 17K ratings behind it against 953, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Whiteboard's written reviews are positive against 65% of Paintwork's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Whiteboard ships an update every 9 days, Paintwork weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard | Paintwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-infinity-canvas/id496465537/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintwork-infinite-notebook/id1052957498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 953 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Endless AI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/636460123) | [伟典 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024628394) |

## What reviewers say

### Whiteboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-infinity-canvas/id496465537)

This digital whiteboard app offers a simple yet powerful interface for various uses, from teaching and design to note-taking and doodling. It provides flexible canvas options, including multi-page and infinite free-form canvases, and supports PDF imports.

**Highlights:** Infinite free-form canvas, Multi-page canvas option, Direct PDF import, Geometric shape drawing, Simple and clean interface, Quick startup, Small storage space

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whiteboard Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Whiteboard Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Recharge 100 Points - Attempt | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sponsorship to unlock  I | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sponsorship to unlock  II | $17.99 | one-time |
| Sponsorship to unlock  III | $24.99 | one-time |
| Recharge 1000 Points | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Useful templates and backgrounds
- 🤩 Great for quick sketching and note-taking
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Eraser issues (automatically switches to marker, hard to use)
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Limited customization options (e.g., pen size, colors)
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features (e.g., layers, text editing)

**Reported bugs**

- Eraser automatically switches to marker
- Drawing sometimes gets blurry or distorted
- App crashes or freezes after prolonged use
- Inability to delete or clear the canvas

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve palm rejection and eraser usability
- Allow customizing pen size and color presets
- Implement text editing and formatting options
- Add ability to save/load drawings and annotate PDFs


### Paintwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintwork-infinite-notebook/id1052957498)

Create handwritten notes, diaries, and drawings with a vast array of tools. Features include customizable brushes, vector graphics, a rich color palette, and image import. Export your creations as PDFs or images.

**Highlights:** Customizable brushes and erasers, Extensive vector graphics tools, Rich color palette, Image and material import, Handwriting assistance, PDF and image export, Customizable backgrounds and canvas

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription premium | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock local version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Vast selection of brushes and tools
- 💻 Works well on various devices
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 💰 Free to use with no paywall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes or data loss
- 🎨 Limited color palette and blending options
- 🔍 Lack of intuitive UI and tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing when using certain features
- Artwork getting deleted or not saving properly
- Inability to import or work with external images

**Requested features**

- Add more color options and blending tools
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Provide more tutorials and onboarding for new users
- Allow users to save and access their artwork easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiteboard free?

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

### Is Paintwork free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whiteboard or Paintwork?

Paintwork is rated higher. Whiteboard averages 4.3 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while Paintwork averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do Whiteboard or Paintwork have ads?

Neither Whiteboard nor Paintwork shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whiteboard or Paintwork?

Whiteboard ships an update every 9 days, and Paintwork weekly. Most recently, Whiteboard was updated on October 21, 2026 and Paintwork on October 20, 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.*