# Padlet vs DisplayNote App

The clearest difference is rating: Padlet at 4.7 against DisplayNote App's 2.1. Padlet also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 21) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). DisplayNote App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Padlet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Padlet has 6.7K ratings behind it against 21, 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 50% of DisplayNote App's.

Padlet ships an update fortnightly, DisplayNote App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Padlet | DisplayNote App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlet/id834618886/reviews)** | [2.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/displaynote-app/id1450159592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 345 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wallwisher, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834618889) | [DisplayNote Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/540711786) |

## 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


### DisplayNote App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/displaynote-app/id1450159592)

Wirelessly share your iOS device's screen or content to a room display. Follow and annotate presentations, or share files, videos, and links with others. Control video playback directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen sharing, Content sharing with attendees, Follow and annotate presentations, Video playback control, File sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Padlet free?

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

### Is DisplayNote App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Padlet or DisplayNote App?

Padlet is rated higher. Padlet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while DisplayNote App averages 2.1 from 21 ratings.

### Do Padlet or DisplayNote App have ads?

Neither Padlet nor DisplayNote App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Padlet or DisplayNote App?

Padlet ships an update fortnightly, and DisplayNote App every 2 months. Most recently, Padlet was updated on September 29, 2026 and DisplayNote App on June 4, 2026.

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