# Whiteboard Star vs Notepad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notepad at 84% against Whiteboard Star's 0%. Notepad also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (29K vs 3). Whiteboard Star's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (4.2 vs 18.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whiteboard Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 29K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Whiteboard Star's written reviews are positive against 84% of Notepad's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard Star | Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-star/id604702601/reviews) | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ted Alston](https://appshunter.io/developer/451452904) | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) |

## What reviewers say

### Whiteboard Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-star/id604702601)

Quickly sketch ideas and share them with others. This tool allows for rapid visual communication and idea sharing.

**Highlights:** Quick sketching, Easy sharing, Visual communication, Idea generation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535)

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

**Highlights:** Create to-do lists with checkboxes, Unlimited text notes, Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, Organize notes into folders, Pin and sort notes, iCloud backup and sync, Advanced search functionality

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📝 Useful for notes, lists, and reminders
- 🎨 Customizable font and color options
- 💾 Reliable for storing important information
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription required to remove ads
- 🐛 Occasional data loss or note disappearance
- 📤 Lack of sharing or exporting options
- 🔒 No password protection for individual notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Ads covering up the note-taking area

**Requested features**

- Add drawing/highlighting tools
- Integrate with calendar and contacts
- Ability to sort and organize notes
- Option to password protect specific notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiteboard Star free?

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

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whiteboard Star or Notepad?

Notepad is rated higher. Whiteboard Star averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Notepad averages 4.8 from 29K ratings.

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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.*