# Whiteboard vs WHITEBOARD

The clearest difference is rating: WHITEBOARD at 3.4 against Whiteboard's 2.4. Whiteboard's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

WHITEBOARD holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whiteboard has 47 ratings behind it against 5, 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 22% of WHITEBOARD's.

Whiteboard ships an update every 6 weeks, WHITEBOARD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard | WHITEBOARD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard/id537780132/reviews) | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-smooth/id644888842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **22.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shun Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/416043883) | [Kiyoshi Koike](https://appshunter.io/developer/513590141) |

## 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


### WHITEBOARD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-smooth/id644888842)

This is a straightforward digital drawing tool for quick note-taking and sketching. It allows for multi-finger input, adjustable line thickness, and basic color options. Save your creations as images or clear the canvas with ease.

**Highlights:** Multi-finger drawing, Adjustable line thickness, Basic color palette, Eraser tool, Bulk delete function, Save drawings as images

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiteboard free?

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

### Is WHITEBOARD free?

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

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

WHITEBOARD is rated higher. Whiteboard averages 2.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while WHITEBOARD averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Whiteboard or WHITEBOARD have ads?

Both Whiteboard and WHITEBOARD show ads.

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

Whiteboard ships an update every 6 weeks, and WHITEBOARD every 3 months. Most recently, Whiteboard was updated on October 13, 2026 and WHITEBOARD on October 1, 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.*