Comparison

The Write App vs Whiteboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Digital drawing and note-taking
  • Black background canvas
  • Finger and Apple Pencil support
  • Multiple color options
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Sharing capabilities
  • Canvas clearing
Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

The Write App3 screens
Whiteboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Write App versus Whiteboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Write AppWhiteboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJack McConnellOluwafemi Obajuluwa

In-app purchases

None

The Write App

No in-app purchases

None

Whiteboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Write App free?
The Write App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whiteboard free?
Whiteboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Write App or Whiteboard have ads?
Neither The Write App nor Whiteboard shows ads.

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