# TinyBlackboard vs Simple Blackboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TinyBlackboard at 100% against Simple Blackboard's 50%. TinyBlackboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). Simple Blackboard's advantage is ratings volume (137 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TinyBlackboard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Blackboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TinyBlackboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Blackboard has 137 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TinyBlackboard's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simple Blackboard's.

TinyBlackboard ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Blackboard every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyBlackboard | Simple Blackboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyblackboard-draw-assistant/id775479136/reviews)** | [4.3 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-blackboard/id1436764683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [利军 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/480079313) | [Bita Sobhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372721132) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyBlackboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyblackboard-draw-assistant/id775479136)

Capture inspiration with a simple, elegant drawing app. Recreate childhood blackboard memories with chalk effects, generate painting replays, and explore colorful creations. Ideal for fun, educational art or creative signage.

**Highlights:** Simulates blackboard effect with chalk fonts, Multiple blackboard styles, Finger-based eraser function, Free brush color selection, Drawing playback and video generation, Neon flickering animations

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy pen & background color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove the ADs | $1.99 | one-time |


### Simple Blackboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-blackboard/id1436764683)

This app provides a digital canvas for drawing, sketching, and note-taking. It offers various tools like brushes, colors, shapes, and text, with options to load photos and record your creative process. Save your work, manage pages, and keep your last drawing accessible.

**Highlights:** Blackboard or whiteboard selection, Adjustable brush sizes and colors, Drawing of various shapes, Text typing with adjustable font size, Load photos onto the board, Record video of drawing process, Save drawings and manage pages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyBlackboard free?

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

### Is Simple Blackboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TinyBlackboard or Simple Blackboard?

TinyBlackboard is rated higher. TinyBlackboard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simple Blackboard averages 4.3 from 137 ratings.

### Do TinyBlackboard or Simple Blackboard have ads?

Both TinyBlackboard and Simple Blackboard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinyBlackboard or Simple Blackboard?

TinyBlackboard ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Blackboard every 9 months. Most recently, TinyBlackboard was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simple Blackboard on September 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.*