# AirDrive vs Note Board

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Note Board at 100% against AirDrive's 26%. Note Board also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (3.8 vs 1.0). AirDrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Note Board is free to download; AirDrive costs $4.99 up front. Note Board sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note Board holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Board has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of AirDrive's written reviews are positive against 100% of Note Board's.

AirDrive ships an update every 12 months, Note Board every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirDrive | Note Board |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airdrive-wireless-hard-drive/id781508900/reviews) | **[3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-board-instant-notes/id1261512580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) | [Digital Footmark Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062685418) |

## What reviewers say

### AirDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airdrive-wireless-hard-drive/id781508900)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless external hard drive. Easily transfer, view, and share photos, videos, music, and documents across devices without needing special software or cables. Secure your data with a pass lock and organize files efficiently.

**Highlights:** Wireless external hard drive functionality, File transfer without iTunes or software, View and share photos, videos, and music, Create and organize folders, Pass lock for data security, Download files from the internet, Create notes (drawing, audio, text)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note Board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-board-instant-notes/id1261512580)

Capture quick thoughts and reminders by drawing sticky notes on a virtual cork board or by taking instant photos. Customize your notes with various colors and pen styles for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual cork board, Sticky note creation, Instant photo memos, Multiple note colors, Various pen styles, Eraser tool

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirDrive free?

AirDrive costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note Board free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AirDrive or Note Board?

Note Board is rated higher. AirDrive averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Note Board averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do AirDrive or Note Board have ads?

Note Board shows ads; AirDrive does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirDrive or Note Board?

AirDrive ships an update every 12 months, and Note Board every 2 months. Most recently, AirDrive was updated on November 1, 2026 and Note Board on October 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.*