# Whiteboard vs Smart Note Notepad

The clearest difference is rating: Whiteboard at 2.4 against Smart Note Notepad's 1.0. Whiteboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Note Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whiteboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whiteboard holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whiteboard has 47 ratings behind it against 1, 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 10% of Smart Note Notepad's.

Whiteboard ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart Note Notepad every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard | Smart Note Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard/id537780132/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **20.8% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shun Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/416043883) | [JIN HWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/576623931) |

## 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


### Smart Note Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915)

Create visually appealing notes and memos using professionally designed coloring paper styles. This app offers a simple gallery interface for easy management and editing of your digital creations.

**Highlights:** Gallery interface, Customizable paper styles, Pinch to zoom, Edit cells, Draw memos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade to pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiteboard free?

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

### Is Smart Note Notepad free?

Smart Note Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whiteboard or Smart Note Notepad?

Whiteboard is rated higher. Whiteboard averages 2.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Smart Note Notepad averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Whiteboard or Smart Note Notepad have ads?

Both Whiteboard and Smart Note Notepad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whiteboard or Smart Note Notepad?

Whiteboard ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Note Notepad every 5 months. Most recently, Whiteboard was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart Note Notepad on November 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.*