# WHITEBOARD vs Scratchpad

The clearest difference is rating: Scratchpad at 4.3 against WHITEBOARD's 3.4. Scratchpad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 22%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scratchpad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratchpad has 59 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of WHITEBOARD's written reviews are positive against 50% of Scratchpad's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WHITEBOARD | Scratchpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-smooth/id644888842/reviews) | **[4.3 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchpad-virtual-whiteboard/id1498018291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiyoshi Koike](https://appshunter.io/developer/513590141) | [Dito Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076141818) |

## What reviewers say

### WHITEBOARD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-smooth/id644888842)

This is a straightforward digital drawing tool for quick note-taking and sketching. It allows for multi-finger input, adjustable line thickness, and basic color options. Save your creations as images or clear the canvas with ease.

**Highlights:** Multi-finger drawing, Adjustable line thickness, Basic color palette, Eraser tool, Bulk delete function, Save drawings as images

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scratchpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchpad-virtual-whiteboard/id1498018291)

This app functions as a digital whiteboard, perfect for capturing and organizing your ideas. It offers seamless note management and keeps a full history of your entries, designed for intuitive use with a stylus.

**Highlights:** Digital whiteboard functionality, Add and remove notes easily, Maintains a complete history of entries, Optimized for Apple Pencil, Intuitive thought organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WHITEBOARD free?

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

### Is Scratchpad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WHITEBOARD or Scratchpad?

Scratchpad is rated higher. WHITEBOARD averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Scratchpad averages 4.3 from 59 ratings.

### Do WHITEBOARD or Scratchpad have ads?

WHITEBOARD shows ads; Scratchpad does not.

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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.*