Comparison

BlackBoard vs Myscroll

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multi-finger writing
  • Adjustable line thickness
  • Five color options
  • Eraser tool
  • Save to image
  • Bulk delete
Features
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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.

About

Myscroll

Features
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Your time is the most valuable asset you own. Yet every day, endless feeds and distracting algorithms withdraw hours from your life without your permission. The goal isn’t digital isolation. Technology isn’t the enemy, and your phone is an incredible tool. The problem isn’t using apps—it’s mindless consumption without intention. MyScroll changes that by turning your attention into a finite currency. Instead of vague timers or easy-to-ignore reminders, MyScroll introduces a disciplined system for your digital wellbeing. You decide which distracting apps to monitor, fund your card with a strict daily allowance, and spend every minute with purpose. When you open a feed, you do it consciously. And once your funds hit zero, the transaction is declined. Zero funds. Zero scroll. The rest of your day belongs to your real life. HOW IT WORKS: 1. SELECT YOUR DISTRACTOR APPS Keep your essential communication, work, and utility tools open. Choose only the specific apps that pull you into passive scrolling loops. 2. FUND YOUR FOCUS CARD Set your daily scroll budget and deposit those minutes directly into your card. Every minute spent on your designated apps is a direct debit from your available balance. 3. SPEND WITH INTENTION Engage with clear purpose. When you open a feed, you know exactly what it costs. Watch your balance in real time and replace zombie scrolling with conscious decisions. 4. HARD STOP: ZERO FUNDS, ZERO SCROLL Once your balance reaches zero, your card declines further access. No infinite extensions, no accidental binge sessions. Access locks until the next daily reset, protecting your focus for what truly matters. DESIGNED FOR DISCIPLINE, NOT GUILT: • Intentional, Not Isolated: Stay connected where it counts; eliminate only the passive scroll that drains your day. • Tangible Accountability: Put a clear, measurable cost on your screen time so every session becomes a deliberate choice. • Real Behavioral Friction: Overcome the habit loops that standard screen time limits fail to curb. • Purposeful Living: Reclaim hours for deep work, meaningful relationships, fitness, and rest. PRIVACY FIRST: MyScroll leverages Apple’s native Screen Time and FamilyControls APIs to keep all app management strictly on your device. Your browsing habits, app usage, and personal data are never tracked, stored, or sent to external servers. Your focus is strictly your business. Stop giving away your life for free. Fund your card, spend with intention, and reclaim your time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kaput-lemur-65c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-MyScroll-The-Focus-Bank-3e7ff5c3862380dcbefbe9b1669fcb55?source=copy_link

Screenshots

BlackBoard1 screens
Myscroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlackBoard at none against Myscroll's 3. BlackBoard also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). Myscroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Myscroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BlackBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BlackBoard versus Myscroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackBoardMyscroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiyoshi KoikeRicardo Acevedo

In-app purchases

None

BlackBoard

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Myscroll

Subscriptions2
  • MyScroll Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Myscroll Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • MyScroll Lifetime Pass$49.99

Questions

Is BlackBoard free?
BlackBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Myscroll free?
Myscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlackBoard or Myscroll have ads?
BlackBoard shows ads; Myscroll does not.

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