Comparison

Whiteboard vs Readvely

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

Head to head
About

Whiteboard

Features
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Whiteboard is a simple, lightweight whiteboard app focused on handwriting. Whether you want to capture an idea, organize a to-do list, sketch something quickly, or keep a temporary note in view, Whiteboard lets you open a clean canvas and start writing right away. Your latest board can also appear on your Home Screen through widgets, so important content stays visible. You can place photos and stickers on your board, choose from different themes and widget styles, and make the app feel more personal. Whiteboard also supports dark mode, multiple languages, and iCloud sync to keep your latest content available across devices. Features: Smooth and natural handwriting experience Home Screen widget preview for your latest board Insert photos and stickers Multiple board themes and widget styles Dark mode and system language support iCloud sync support Whiteboard Plus: Unlock more board themes and widget styles with a one-time purchase. No subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sunset-error-e92.notion.site/Whiteboard-Widget-33844e50295480df8e2bc8ba5ccfe470

About

Readvely

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Readvely is an offline writing app for novelists and long-form fiction authors. No account required—create works, chapters, character notes, and story assets entirely on your device. Why Readvely? Stay focused Create a work and jump straight into Chapter 1. Manual Save plus autosave. Per-chapter font size, typeface, and color. Draft / Finalized status keeps drafts separate from finished chapters. Built for serial structure Organize by work and chapter—drag to reorder, swipe to delete, live word counts. Continue Writing on Studio takes you back to your last edited chapter. Import existing drafts From Works, import .txt, .rtf, or .html (EPUB import not supported). Auto-detects chapter headings like “Chapter N,” or import as a single body and split later. Supports UTF-8, UTF-16, GB18030, and more. Export .epub for sharing—convert to .txt first if you need to import an ebook. Library for story assets Keep ideas, characters, worldbuilding, and dialogue separate from your manuscript. Paste from the clipboard and pick a type, or import text files and review in the editor before saving. Link assets to multiple works and insert them from the keyboard bar or chapter editor. Characters & notes per work Each work has Chapters · Characters · Notes: chapter list, character profiles (with portraits and a relationship map), and in-work scratch notes. Project Bible on Studio opens your current work’s Characters or Notes view. Read like a reader Built-in reader with vertical scroll, horizontal paging, and page curl. Adjustable font size, line spacing, and Day / Eye Comfort / Night themes. Reading position is remembered for polish and proofreading. Track your progress Studio shows today’s net word gain (edits and deletions count—honest stats), stage, and total words. Tap today’s count for Writing Activity: 3-, 7-, or 30-day charts plus custom ranges and daily goals. Search everything Find works, chapters, and assets in one place—tap a result to open the editor. Export & backup On a work’s detail page, tap Settings → Export to save as UTF-8 plain .txt or .epub for sharing or reading in other apps. Settings → Backup & Restore packs all works, chapters, assets, and images into a .zip for Files—restore when you switch devices. Make it yours Custom work stages (ideation, outline, draft, revision, completed), asset types, and tags. Light, Dark, or System appearance. Premium Free: 1 work. Need another slot? The first New Work tap shows an About Work Limits sheet (watch ad or continue); at the limit, Limit Reached offers a rewarded ad; or use Settings → Rewards (network required). Subscribe in Settings → Premium for unlimited works and no Rewards entry. Backup & Restore is available to all users. For you if… - You write web novels or long fiction - You need chapter-based drafting - You want lore, characters, and prose in separate places - You care about privacy and local-first data Good to know - Chapters are plain text—no rich text or Markdown rendering. - No cloud sync—use .zip backup for multiple devices. - Import, export, and backup use the system Files app and share sheet—no extra login. Open Readvely and write the story on your device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Whiteboard4 screens
Readvely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Whiteboard at none against Readvely's shown. Readvely's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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. Whiteboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Readvely sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Whiteboard versus Readvely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhiteboardReadvely
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer泽明 原欢 雒

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Whiteboard

One-time1
  • Whiteboard Plus$3.99
1 purchases

Readvely

Subscriptions1
  • premium monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Whiteboard free?
Whiteboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readvely free?
Readvely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whiteboard or Readvely have ads?
Readvely shows ads; Whiteboard does not.

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