# Padlet vs Compton

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compton at 100% against Padlet's 61%. Compton also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Padlet's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Padlet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Compton asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compton holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Padlet has 6.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Padlet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Compton's.

Padlet ships an update fortnightly, Compton every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Padlet | Compton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlet/id834618886/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compton/id1041060412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 345 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wallwisher, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834618889) | [City of Compton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423628166) |

## What reviewers say

### Padlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlet/id834618886)

This app provides visually appealing boards and canvases for organizing and presenting information. It's ideal for visual thinkers and learners to collect, arrange, and showcase content. Users can also utilize sandboxes for whiteboarding, lessons, and collaborative activities.

**Highlights:** Organize and present anything on boards, Whiteboarding and lesson creation, Collaborative worksheets and brainstorming, Create slideshows and meeting agendas, Collect feedback and share files, Store instructional videos and marketing assets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold | $9.99 | per month |
| Platinum  Legacy | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum | $14.99 | per month |
| Gold | $69.99 | per year |
| Platinum  Legacy | $99.99 | per year |
| Platinum | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for collaboration and organization
- 👍 Great for classroom and educational use
- 💡 Versatile and creative tool
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy, especially on mobile
- 🔋 Slow performance and loading issues
- 👎 Frustrating navigation and editing
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Disappearing content and lost work
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode capability
- Improved file upload and management
- Enhanced customization options
- Better integration with other apps and platforms


### Compton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compton/id1041060412)

Engage with your city by accessing city hall, local businesses, news, and events. Report city issues like potholes and graffiti directly to the correct department and track their resolution. Stay informed and connected with your community through this official city application.

**Highlights:** City Hall access, Local business directory, News and event calendar, Issue reporting and tracking, Contact information and maps, Message local businesses

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Padlet free?

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

### Is Compton free?

Compton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Padlet or Compton?

Compton is rated higher. Padlet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Compton averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Padlet or Compton have ads?

Neither Padlet nor Compton shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Padlet or Compton?

Padlet ships an update fortnightly, and Compton every 6 weeks. Most recently, Padlet was updated on October 1, 2026 and Compton on September 21, 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.*