# Whiteboard vs Instaboard

The clearest difference is rating: Instaboard at 5.0 against Whiteboard's 2.5. Instaboard also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). Whiteboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instaboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whiteboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Instaboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instaboard has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Whiteboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Instaboard's.

Whiteboard ships an update every 4 months, Instaboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard | Instaboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-note/id528433267/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaboard-whiteboard-planner/id1627585490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiyoshi Koike](https://appshunter.io/developer/513590141) | [Instaboard Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406417436) |

## 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


### Instaboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaboard-whiteboard-planner/id1627585490)

This app combines a digital whiteboard, planner, and meeting space on an infinite canvas. Sketch ideas, manage tasks, and collaborate in real-time with built-in video calls. It's designed for visual planning, project management, and remote team collaboration.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for drawing and sketching, Structured cards with checklists and due dates, Kanban boards for task tracking, Calendar view for scheduling, Built-in video calls for live collaboration, Cross-device compatibility (iPad, iPhone, web)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instaboard Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Instaboard Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Instaboard Pro (12 months) | $59.99 | per year |
| Instaboard Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiteboard free?

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

### Is Instaboard free?

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

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

Instaboard is rated higher. Whiteboard averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Instaboard averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Whiteboard or Instaboard have ads?

Whiteboard shows ads; Instaboard does not.

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

Whiteboard ships an update every 4 months, and Instaboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Whiteboard was updated on October 4, 2026 and Instaboard on October 24, 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.*