# BoardNotes vs Sanōva Storm

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sanōva Storm at none against BoardNotes's 25. Sanōva Storm also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BoardNotes's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoardNotes sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Sanōva Storm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sanōva Storm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoardNotes has 115 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BoardNotes ships an update every 10 days, Sanōva Storm every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoardNotes | Sanōva Storm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardnotes-notes-pdf-docs/id6448847544/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanova-storm/id6775336980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 342 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chongqing Ouluowa Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686544790) | [Jeff Webber](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775336982) |

## What reviewers say

### BoardNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardnotes-notes-pdf-docs/id6448847544)

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.

**Highlights:** Handwriting note-taking, Integrated whiteboard, PDF import and editing, Mind mapping functionality, Spaced repetition flashcards, Multiple pen and brush types, Layer management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 days membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 days membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| Math Formula Recognition | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 month membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership (discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full version Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership (discount) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Discount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All(discount) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $8.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 All-in-one app
- 💡 Feature-rich note-taking
- ✍️ Excellent Apple Pencil integration
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔥 Device gets hot
- 🐛 Data loss (whiteboards erased)
- 🚫 No automatic backup
- 🔍 Limited search functions

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Sync to Google Drive/other cloud services
- Faster 'add to cards' function
- View carded items in sidebar
- Color coding for pins
- Image opacity adjustment


### Sanōva Storm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanova-storm/id6775336980)

This app streamlines paintless dent repair and collision shop operations for technicians and staff. It allows for digital job management, on-site estimate creation, damage assessment via AI, and on-the-spot payment processing, eliminating the need for paperwork.

**Highlights:** Digital job assignment and status tracking, On-site estimate creation with pricing matrix, AI-powered damage assessment from photos, VIN scanning for vehicle details, Before/after photo documentation, Invoice generation and payment processing, Real-time job notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoardNotes free?

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

### Is Sanōva Storm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BoardNotes or Sanōva Storm?

Sanōva Storm is rated higher. BoardNotes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Sanōva Storm averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BoardNotes or Sanōva Storm have ads?

BoardNotes shows ads; Sanōva Storm does not.

### Which is updated more often, BoardNotes or Sanōva Storm?

BoardNotes ships an update every 10 days, and Sanōva Storm every 9 days. Most recently, BoardNotes was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sanōva Storm on October 9, 2026.

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