BoardNotes vs ClientVault AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BoardNotes
This app combines whiteboard, notebook, PDF management, mind mapping, and flashcard creation into a single, versatile handwriting note-taking tool. It offers a wide array of pen types, organizational features, and study aids to enhance productivity and learning.
- Handwriting note-taking
- Integrated whiteboard
- PDF import and editing
- Mind mapping functionality
- Spaced repetition flashcards
- Multiple pen and brush types
- Layer management
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Feature Introduction: BoardNotes is a versatile handwriting note-taking app that integrates five major functions—whiteboard, notebook, PDF, mind map, and flashcards—covering most note-taking scenarios. It serves as your All-In-One App. Handwriting Pen: 1. BoardNotes utilizes Apple's native pen technology and has developed additional pens tailored for Chinese writing, including a fountain pen, a laser pointer for presentations, and a tape pen for masking notes. 2. Choose from a variety of brushes (laser pen, tape pen, ballpoint pen, straight-line pen, wavy-line pen, custom fountain pen, quill pen, pencil, marker, watercolor pen, fill pen, single-line pen, crayon, freehand pen) to unleash your creativity. 3. Lasso tool (extremely powerful). 4. Eraser (pixel eraser and object eraser). Whiteboard: 1. The whiteboard is ideal for organizing fragmented knowledge, brainstorming, and boosting creativity. 2. Write and draw freely without worrying about boundaries. 3. Customize background colors and grid templates. 4. Add various card types (text, image, video, audio, webpage, file, handwriting). 5. Multiple auxiliary tools: background board, pins, link navigation (supports bidirectional links), connectors, timer (countdown supported), calculator. 6. Quickly locate notes using the search function. Notebook & PDF: 1. Create notebooks and PDFs with multiple paper templates and cover options. Import images from Photos or PDFs from the Files app as pages or covers. 2. Add text, images, stickers, videos, webpage snapshots, audio recordings, links (bidirectional links supported), timers, calculators, and floating PDF windows. 3. Layer functionality—show or hide layers as needed. 4. Insert new pages via blank sheets, images, scanned documents, or files. 5. Cut, copy, and paste pages into other notebooks or PDFs. 6. Duplicate, rotate, or delete pages. 7. Reorder pages via long-press and drag in thumbnail view. 8. Create outlines and add bookmarks. 9. Search (text, handwritten notes, etc.). 10. Import e-books (epub, mobi, azw, etc.). Mind Map: 1. Mind mapping is a key feature within the whiteboard. 2. Nodes support multiple formats (text, image, handwriting, video, audio, webpage snapshot, file). 3. Offers 3 structures and 18 color schemes. 4. Add summaries (brackets). 5. Handwritten mind maps (using handwritten cards). 6. Long-press and drag selected cards into the mind map. 7. Reorder nodes or adjust hierarchy via long-press and drag. Flashcard: 1. Flashcards use the SuperMemo algorithm to automatically schedule optimal review intervals, reminding you before forgetting to maximize memory efficiency. 2. Flashcards support text, images, and handwriting. 3. Quickly create cards from notes in whiteboards, notebooks, or PDFs using the rectangular lasso tool. Download BoardNotes for free on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. For suggestions, please contact us via the in-app feedback feature.
ClientVault AI
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ClientVault AI is the client intelligence platform built for professionals who refuse to let details slip through the cracks. Record meetings. Upload documents. Let AI do the heavy lifting — instant summaries, action items, and insights from every client interaction. No more scattered notes. No more forgotten follow-ups. Just clarity. Every client gets their own vault: a secure, organized space for meetings, recordings, files, notes, and AI-powered analysis. If you manage client relationships for a living, this is the tool you’ve been waiting for. INSTANT ACCESS — NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED Start using ClientVault the moment you download it. No account creation. No passwords. No friction. Your device is your identity. When you’re ready to upgrade, subscribe seamlessly through your Apple ID. RECORD & TRANSCRIBE Hit record and capture every word of every client meeting. ClientVault automatically transcribes the conversation with speaker detection — so you always know who said what, even months later. Stop relying on memory. Start relying on data. AI-POWERED ANALYSIS Powered by Google Gemini, ClientVault doesn’t just store your notes — it reads them. Upload a contract, a brief, a voice memo, or meeting notes and get back: • A concise summary of key points • Actionable insights you might have missed • A prioritized list of next steps • A full searchable transcript This isn’t a generic note-taking app. This is AI that understands your client work. CLIENT VAULTS Each client has a dedicated space. Meetings, files, recordings, transcripts, and AI insights — all connected, all in one place, always accessible. Think of it as a digital filing cabinet that actually works. MEETING MANAGEMENT Create meetings, assign them to clients, add action items, and track completion. The calendar view keeps everything visible at a glance. Never walk into a follow-up unprepared again. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO CARE Consultants, coaches, therapists, freelancers, lawyers, accountants, agencies — if your reputation depends on remembering every detail, ClientVault was built for you. SECURE BY DESIGN Your client data is sensitive. We treat it that way. Ownership-verified security rules ensure your data is yours and only yours. No sharing. No selling. Period. FLEXIBLE PLANS • Free — 3 clients, 500 MB storage, 5 AI analyses, 5 min recording • Starter ($29.99/mo) — 10 clients, 2 GB storage, 50 AI analyses, 15 min recording • Professional ($49.99/mo) — 30 clients, 10 GB storage, 200 AI analyses, 60 min recording • Unlimited ($99.99/mo) — Unlimited clients, 50 GB storage, unlimited AI, unlimited recording Start free. Upgrade when your practice demands it. YOUR CLIENTS TRUST YOU WITH THEIR BUSINESS. Trust ClientVault AI with your client intelligence. Terms of Use: https://tundesalisu.github.io/clientvault-website/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tundesalisu.github.io/clientvault-website/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ClientVault AI at none against BoardNotes's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BoardNotes sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and ClientVault AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BoardNotes ships an update every 10 days, ClientVault AI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BoardNotes | ClientVault AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (115 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 342 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chongqing Ouluowa Technology Co., Ltd. | Babatunde Salisu |
Bugs and requests
BoardNotes
Reported bugs
16 issues- Whiteboards erasing automatically
- No automatic backup leading to data loss
- Syncing issues between iPad and Mac
- Pencil tip not appearing on PDF annotations
- App crashes frequently
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- Recording data is lost
- Cannot create new notebooks
- Gear icon for settings missing in dark mode
- Issue with eraser and color selection logic
- Lasso tool missing cut button after cropping
- PDF embeds appear blurry
- Handwriting search not implemented
- Accidental touches/palm rejection issues
- Chinese font display issues in markdown
- App freezes when using search function
- Software flashes back (crashes)
Requested features
24 requests- Sync to Google Drive/other cloud services
- Faster 'add to cards' function
- View carded items in sidebar
- Color coding for pins
- Image opacity adjustment
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- Faster image copy from whiteboard
- Android app version
- WebDAV function
- Markdown editing/viewing function
- Handwriting recognition and search
- Improve palm rejection/anti-touch
- Add more brush types (with stroke variation)
- Search for handwritten text
- Dark Mode UI
- More calculator functions (square root, trig identities)
- In-app browser (ChatGPT, YouTube integration)
- Easier UI navigation of notebook pages
- Ability to change existing page formats
- More in-depth pen fine-tuning
- Optimize UI, move undo/redo to top right
- Adjust pressure sensitivity
- Customizable top toolbar icons
- Add college rule paper
- Translate function for papers
ClientVault AI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BoardNotes
- 7 days membership$0.99
- 5 days membership$0.99
- Math Formula Recognition$1.99
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- 1 month membership$1.99
- Annual Membership$3.99
- Permanent Unlock All$3.99
- 6 months membership$3.99
- 6 months membership (discount)$3.99
- Permanent Unlock All$4.99
- Annual Membership$4.99
- 6 months membership2 variants$4.99
- Full version Unlock$5.99
- Annual Membership (discount)$5.99
- 6 months membership$6.99
- Permanent Unlock All$6.99
- Annual Membership2 variants$6.99
- Spring Festival Discount$6.99
- Annual Membership$7.99
- Permanent Unlock All$7.99
- Permanent Unlock All(discount)$7.99
- Permanent Unlock All$8.99
- Permanent Unlock All$9.99
- Permanent Unlock All$19.99
ClientVault AI
- Starter$29.991 Month
- Professional$49.991 Month
- Unlimited$99.991 Month









