# WHITEBOARD vs Instaboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Instaboard at 100% against WHITEBOARD's 22%. Instaboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). WHITEBOARD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instaboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. WHITEBOARD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Instaboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of WHITEBOARD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Instaboard's.

WHITEBOARD ships an update every 3 months, Instaboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WHITEBOARD | Instaboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-smooth/id644888842/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaboard-whiteboard-planner/id1627585490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiyoshi Koike](https://appshunter.io/developer/513590141) | [Instaboard Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406417436) |

## 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


### Instaboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaboard-whiteboard-planner/id1627585490)

This app combines a digital whiteboard, planner, and meeting space on an infinite canvas. Sketch ideas, manage tasks, and collaborate in real-time with built-in video calls. It's designed for visual planning, project management, and remote team collaboration.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for drawing and sketching, Structured cards with checklists and due dates, Kanban boards for task tracking, Calendar view for scheduling, Built-in video calls for live collaboration, Cross-device compatibility (iPad, iPhone, web)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instaboard Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Instaboard Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Instaboard Pro (12 months) | $59.99 | per year |
| Instaboard Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WHITEBOARD free?

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

### Is Instaboard free?

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

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

Instaboard is rated higher. WHITEBOARD averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Instaboard averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do WHITEBOARD or Instaboard have ads?

WHITEBOARD shows ads; Instaboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, WHITEBOARD or Instaboard?

WHITEBOARD ships an update every 3 months, and Instaboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, WHITEBOARD was updated on October 20, 2026 and Instaboard on October 24, 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.*