# Whiteboard vs Classroom

The clearest difference is ads: Classroom at none against Whiteboard's shown. Classroom also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Whiteboard's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Whiteboard ships an update every 4 months, Classroom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard | Classroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-note/id528433267/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiyoshi Koike](https://appshunter.io/developer/513590141) | [Nanjing Universal Networks Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268970527) |

## What reviewers say

### Whiteboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-note/id528433267)

This simple app allows for quick, handwritten notes and drawings with smooth multi-finger input. Customize line thickness and choose from five basic colors. Save your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Multi-finger input, Adjustable line thickness, Five color options, Eraser tool, Save drawings as images, Bulk delete

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Classroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classroom-student/id1392888082)

Facilitates real-time communication and file sharing between students and teachers. Offers interactive learning tools like quizzes, screen broadcasting, and a digital whiteboard. Provides a secure login for class participation and cloud storage for iPad users.

**Highlights:** Real-time messaging, File sharing, Quizzes and results, Screen broadcasting and monitoring, Interactive whiteboard, Class login and cloud storage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiteboard free?

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

### Is Classroom free?

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

### Do Whiteboard or Classroom have ads?

Whiteboard shows ads; Classroom does not.

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

Whiteboard ships an update every 4 months, and Classroom every 2 months. Most recently, Whiteboard was updated on September 14, 2026 and Classroom on September 26, 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.*
