# Whiteboard vs Paintwork

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paintwork at 65% against Whiteboard's 21%. Paintwork also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and ads (none vs shown). Whiteboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paintwork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whiteboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paintwork holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paintwork has 17K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Whiteboard's written reviews are positive against 65% of Paintwork's.

Whiteboard ships an update every 6 weeks, Paintwork weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard | Paintwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard/id537780132/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintwork-infinite-notebook/id1052957498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shun Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/416043883) | [伟典 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024628394) |

## What reviewers say

### Whiteboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard/id537780132)

This app offers a minimalist digital whiteboard experience, focusing on smooth touch input. It provides essential tools for drawing and erasing, allowing for quick and efficient visual note-taking.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Smooth touch input, 3 marker types, Adjustable marker thickness, Eraser with adjustable thickness, All-clear trash can function

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- ✏️ Basic whiteboard functionality works well
- 💾 Auto-saves work when app closes
- 🎨 Good marker size and color customization
- 📱 Smooth drawing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads throughout app
- 🚫 Ads pop up during critical actions (save, delete, erase)
- 📵 Ads cover significant portion of drawing canvas
- 🌐 Language settings default to Japanese despite English device settings
- ⚠️ Misleading app description/thumbnail hides ad presence

**Reported bugs**

- App displays 'I will move to a new application' message on startup and kicks user out
- App crashes frequently after updates
- Drawing doesn't persist when switching to other apps
- Camera/photo button doesn't function properly
- Eraser tool doesn't work correctly

**Requested features**

- Remove or significantly reduce ads
- Paid ad-free version option
- Expand color palette beyond 5 colors
- Add canvas rotation feature
- Add zoom functionality for detail work


### 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 no in-app purchases.

### 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 2.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Paintwork averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do Whiteboard or Paintwork have ads?

Whiteboard shows ads; Paintwork does not.

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

Whiteboard ships an update every 6 weeks, and Paintwork weekly. Most recently, Whiteboard was updated on October 13, 2026 and Paintwork on October 14, 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.*