# Whiteboard vs Scribble Together Whiteboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scribble Together Whiteboard at 74% against Whiteboard's 21%. Scribble Together Whiteboard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and ads (none vs shown). Whiteboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scribble Together Whiteboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whiteboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scribble Together Whiteboard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scribble Together Whiteboard has 2.3K 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 74% of Scribble Together Whiteboard's.

Whiteboard ships an update every 6 weeks, Scribble Together Whiteboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard | Scribble Together Whiteboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard/id537780132/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-together-whiteboard/id1266088066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shun Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/416043883) | [Scribble Together](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266088065) |

## 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


### Scribble Together Whiteboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-together-whiteboard/id1266088066)

Collaborate on a shared digital whiteboard in real-time, from any device. Draw, annotate PDFs, and use a virtual laser pointer to communicate ideas effectively. Ideal for remote teams and educational settings.

**Highlights:** Real-time drawing and collaboration, Annotate PDFs and images, Web and app access, Virtual laser pointer, Automatic shape and line correction, Infinite canvas space

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collaborate Live With Anyone | $4.99 | per month |
| Collaborate Live With Anyone | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Real-time collaboration
- 💡 Versatile whiteboard features
- 👍 Useful for remote teaching/tutoring
- 👍 Great for math and science

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Subscription-based pricing
- 🔒 Limited sharing options in free version
- 🎨 Lacking advanced drawing tools
- 🔍 Difficulty organizing/managing boards

**Reported bugs**

- Whiteboard pages not syncing properly
- Scrolling issues when multiple users present
- Eraser marks showing up in PDF exports

**Requested features**

- Add more color/brush options
- Improve PDF export quality
- Allow horizontal scrolling
- Implement built-in video chat
- Add ability to rearrange pages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiteboard free?

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

### Is Scribble Together Whiteboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whiteboard or Scribble Together Whiteboard?

Scribble Together Whiteboard is rated higher. Whiteboard averages 2.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Scribble Together Whiteboard averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Whiteboard or Scribble Together Whiteboard have ads?

Whiteboard shows ads; Scribble Together Whiteboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whiteboard or Scribble Together Whiteboard?

Whiteboard ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scribble Together Whiteboard every 2 months. Most recently, Whiteboard was updated on July 20, 2026 and Scribble Together Whiteboard on September 19, 2026.

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