BlackBoard vs Fast PDF Word
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlackBoard
This app provides a simple digital canvas for quick handwritten notes and drawings. It allows for smooth multi-finger input, adjustable line thickness, and a basic color palette. Save your creations or erase them easily.
- Multi-finger writing
- Adjustable line thickness
- Five color options
- Eraser tool
- Save to image
- Bulk delete
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BlackBoard is a simple, fun drawing app that lets you doodle on a chalkboard using your finger — just like real chalk. Features: • Draw with 4 chalk colors: pink, red, green, and blue • Eraser tool to wipe away your drawing • Adjustable line width with an easy slider • Clear the whole board with a single tap • Save your artwork to Photos with one tap Great for quick doodles, kids' drawing fun, note sketches, and idea sketching — anytime, anywhere.
Fast PDF Word
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Fast PDF Word turns PDFs, scans, and document photos into editable Word documents on iPhone. The free download includes limited conversions. Additional conversions require an auto-renewable subscription purchased in the app. Import a PDF, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, or document image, convert it, and export a Word document you can share or continue editing. The focused workflow lets you choose a source, review it, and create a document without extra clutter. Terms of Use: https://fastpdfword.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://fastpdfword.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlackBoard at none against Fast PDF Word's 3. Fast PDF Word's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 21 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fast PDF Word sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per 7 days. BlackBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlackBoard ships an update every 21 months, Fast PDF Word every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlackBoard | Fast PDF Word |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiyoshi Koike | Valexa LLC |
In-app purchases
BlackBoard
No in-app purchases
Fast PDF Word
- Weekly Pro Pass$1.297 Days
- Yearly Pro Pass3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly Pro Start Now$39.991 Year
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