# Chalkboard for iPad vs UltraBoard

The clearest difference is monetization model: Chalkboard for iPad at free with in-app purchases against UltraBoard's subscription. UltraBoard's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 18 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chalkboard for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UltraBoard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Chalkboard for iPad against 4.5 for UltraBoard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 190 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Chalkboard for iPad's written reviews are positive against 80% of UltraBoard's.

Chalkboard for iPad ships an update every 18 months, UltraBoard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chalkboard for iPad | UltraBoard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalkboard-for-ipad/id572497800/reviews) | **[4.5 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultraboard/id1547214365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 155 | **190** |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Morcos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453181584) | [Lisfee, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146331015) |

## What reviewers say

### Chalkboard for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalkboard-for-ipad/id572497800)

Transform your iPad into a realistic chalkboard with colored chalks and authentic animations. Use your own images as backgrounds for drawing, teaching, or playing games. Save and share your creations via email.

**Highlights:** Realistic chalkboard simulation, Colored chalk drawing, Customizable image backgrounds, Save and email creations, Educational and gaming uses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |


### UltraBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultraboard/id1547214365)

Create and organize digital notes and boards using your Apple Pencil, stylus, or finger. Customize line color and width, and save your creations into categorized folders. This app offers a subscription for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Digital whiteboard and blackboard, Apple Pencil, stylus, and finger input, Customizable line color and width, Save and categorize notes/boards, Folder organization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Plan | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chalkboard for iPad free?

Chalkboard for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UltraBoard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chalkboard for iPad or UltraBoard?

UltraBoard is rated higher. Chalkboard for iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while UltraBoard averages 4.5 from 190 ratings.

### Do Chalkboard for iPad or UltraBoard have ads?

Both Chalkboard for iPad and UltraBoard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chalkboard for iPad or UltraBoard?

Chalkboard for iPad ships an update every 18 months, and UltraBoard every 2 days. Most recently, Chalkboard for iPad was updated on October 21, 2026 and UltraBoard on October 29, 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.*