The Write App vs Whiteboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Write App
A digital drawing and note-taking app with a black background, offering an intuitive experience for sketching, jotting ideas, and solving problems. Supports finger and Apple Pencil input across Apple devices.
- Digital drawing and note-taking
- Black background canvas
- Finger and Apple Pencil support
- Multiple color options
- Undo/Redo functionality
- Sharing capabilities
- Canvas clearing
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The Write App: Your Ultimate Digital Canvas Unleash your creativity with The Write App, the ultimate digital drawing and note-taking application with a black background. Whether you're sketching, jotting down ideas, solving a math problem. The Write App provides a seamless and intuitive experience on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Vision Pro. The Write App is compatible with multi-touch and the Apple Pencil. How to use: Writing: You can use your finger or the Apple Pencil to write on the screen using many different colors Changing Colors: click on the pencil Icon to change the color of your pen tool, or use the eraser. Sharing: click on the pencil Icon, and then click on the share button. Clearing your Canvas: click on the pencil icon and then click on the clear button to completely clear the canvas. Undoing your last action: Double tap on the screen or double click with a mouse to undo your last action Ideal For: Students: Take handwritten notes, annotate documents, and study creatively. Professionals: Draft ideas, create diagrams, and collaborate visually. Kids: A fun, simple drawing app with a large canvas Discover the freedom to create with The Write App—your perfect companion for digital drawing and note-taking.
Whiteboard
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Whiteboard: Sketch Your Ideas Capture your thoughts, diagrams, and doodles instantly with Whiteboard. Designed for minimalism and speed, Whiteboard provides a distraction-free canvas where your ideas can flow freely. whether you're brainstorming the next big project, annotating a photo for feedback, or just doodling to relax. FEATURES: • Distraction-Free Canvas: A clean, intuitive interface that puts your content first. No cluttered menus—just you and your ideas. • Powerful Toolset: All the essentials you need—precision pen, eraser, color picker, and text tools. • Studio Gallery: Keep your sketches organized. View all your creations in a beautiful grid layout and manage your portfolio with ease. • Annotate Anything: Import photos from your library and sketch directly on top of them. Perfect for detailed feedback, design markups, or adding a personal touch to your memories. • Fast & Fluid: Built for performance with a responsive, low-latency drawing engine that feels as natural as pen on paper. • Dark Mode: A stunning dark interface that's easy on the eyes, perfect for late-night inspiration sessions. WHY WHITEBOARD? Complex drawing apps can get in the way of quick ideation. Whiteboard strips away the noise, offering a pure digital paper experience. It's the perfect pocket companion for designers, students, professionals, and dreamers. Download Whiteboard today and start visualizing your world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Whiteboard at 15.1 against The Write App's 17.4. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Write App | Whiteboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jack McConnell | Oluwafemi Obajuluwa |
In-app purchases
The Write App
No in-app purchases
Whiteboard
No in-app purchases









