Inkwell vs Whiteboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inkwell
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Inkwell connects Apple Pencil handwriting and audio on one timeline. • Record audio while taking handwritten notes • Tap handwriting to play from that moment • Navigate multiple pages and recording segments • Share the writing process as a real MP4 time-lapse • Export single- or multi-page PDFs • Organize with folders, note locks, pens, and paper templates • Back up notes and recordings in one .inkwell file • One-time Pro purchase with no monthly subscription Your notes are stored on your device. You can now import PDFs, write on them with Apple Pencil, and replay audio from your handwriting.
Whiteboard
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With Whiteboard, draw freely on an infinite canvas, organize ideas and share visually! • Lesson plan, project board and mind map templates • Draw with Apple Pencil or finger; zoom and pan • Add sticky notes, boxes, circles, arrows, text and images • High-resolution export For teachers and idea-makers. All data stays on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Inkwell at 15.0 against Whiteboard's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Inkwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Whiteboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Inkwell ships an update every 4 weeks, Whiteboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inkwell | Whiteboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NOH HIYEONG | DIJITAL PILOT REKLAM SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
Inkwell
- Inkwell Pro$4.99
Whiteboard
- Haftalık Premium$1.997 Days
- Aylık Premium$4.991 Month
- Yıllık Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
