# TinyBlackboard vs BoardNotes

The clearest difference is update cadence: BoardNotes at every 10 days against TinyBlackboard's every 6 weeks. BoardNotes also leads on ratings volume (115 vs 3). TinyBlackboard's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). 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 BoardNotes sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TinyBlackboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoardNotes has 115 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 80% of BoardNotes's.

TinyBlackboard ships an update every 6 weeks, BoardNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyBlackboard | BoardNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyblackboard-draw-assistant/id775479136/reviews)** | [4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardnotes-notes-pdf-docs/id6448847544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [利军 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/480079313) | [Chongqing Ouluowa Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686544790) |

## 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 |


### BoardNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardnotes-notes-pdf-docs/id6448847544)

This app combines whiteboard, notebook, PDF management, mind mapping, and flashcard creation into a single, versatile handwriting note-taking tool. It offers a wide array of pen types, organizational features, and study aids to enhance productivity and learning.

**Highlights:** Handwriting note-taking, Integrated whiteboard, PDF import and editing, Mind mapping functionality, Spaced repetition flashcards, Multiple pen and brush types, Layer management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 days membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 days membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| Math Formula Recognition | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 month membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership (discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full version Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership (discount) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Discount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All(discount) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $8.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 All-in-one app
- 💡 Feature-rich note-taking
- ✍️ Excellent Apple Pencil integration
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔥 Device gets hot
- 🐛 Data loss (whiteboards erased)
- 🚫 No automatic backup
- 🔍 Limited search functions

**Reported bugs**

- Whiteboards erasing automatically
- No automatic backup leading to data loss
- Syncing issues between iPad and Mac
- Pencil tip not appearing on PDF annotations
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Sync to Google Drive/other cloud services
- Faster 'add to cards' function
- View carded items in sidebar
- Color coding for pins
- Image opacity adjustment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyBlackboard free?

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

### Is BoardNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TinyBlackboard or BoardNotes?

TinyBlackboard is rated higher. TinyBlackboard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BoardNotes averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.

### Do TinyBlackboard or BoardNotes have ads?

Both TinyBlackboard and BoardNotes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinyBlackboard or BoardNotes?

TinyBlackboard ships an update every 6 weeks, and BoardNotes every 10 days. Most recently, TinyBlackboard was updated on September 22, 2026 and BoardNotes on October 8, 2026.

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