# PopBoardz vs JotBox

The clearest difference is rating: JotBox at 5.0 against PopBoardz's 3.9. PopBoardz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JotBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PopBoardz asks for nothing beyond the download.

JotBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PopBoardz has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PopBoardz ships an update monthly, JotBox every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PopBoardz | JotBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popboardz/id563989511/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotbox-scratchpad/id6764747697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moonbeach, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563989514) | [Daniel Bragilevsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895902180) |

## What reviewers say

### PopBoardz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popboardz/id563989511)

Organize, present, and share your ideas with this versatile tool. It allows you to import various content types onto a single screen for instant access during discussions. Perfect for professionals, educators, and anyone who needs to present information effectively.

**Highlights:** Import images, PDFs, websites, notes, and videos, Organize content into 16 tiles per board, Nested boards for complex organization, Customizable thumbnail text options, Clear tile functionality for a clean look, Intuitive tap and swipe gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for power users
- 🚀 Efficient and intuitive organization
- 💡 Great for various content types (video, music, websites)
- 👍 Visual layout and rearrangement of content
- 💡 Innovative dashboard functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Registration required for use
- 🐛 Login/registration for personal use
- 🐛 Claims of fake reviews
- 🐛 Pricing structure concerns
- 🐛 Expensive unlocking fees

**Reported bugs**

- Registration required to use
- Login/registration for personal use
- Downsampled images and boards in recent versions
- Formatting issues with text boxes
- Cannot see options in edit window

**Requested features**

- Ability to access all files within a tile
- Voice memos
- Ability to have text show under the image for descriptions
- Printable options
- Dark mode


### JotBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotbox-scratchpad/id6764747697)

A fast, local-first scratchpad for quick notes, drafts, and lists. Offers rich text formatting, image attachments, and powerful search. Notes are private by default, with optional iCloud sync and backups.

**Highlights:** Rich text formatting, Image and camera capture, Full-text search and filters, Note locking and read-only mode, Export to multiple formats, Optional iCloud sync and backup

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JotBox Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PopBoardz free?

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

### Is JotBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PopBoardz or JotBox?

JotBox is rated higher. PopBoardz averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while JotBox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PopBoardz or JotBox have ads?

Neither PopBoardz nor JotBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PopBoardz or JotBox?

PopBoardz ships an update monthly, and JotBox every 5 weeks. Most recently, PopBoardz was updated on October 22, 2026 and JotBox 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.*