# Inkpad Notepad vs Walling

The clearest difference is ads: Walling at none against Inkpad Notepad's shown. Walling also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Inkpad Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 323) and review sentiment (80% vs 63%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkpad Notepad sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Walling sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Inkpad Notepad against 4.7 for Walling. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkpad Notepad has 8.5K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Inkpad Notepad's written reviews are positive against 63% of Walling's.

Inkpad Notepad ships an update every 9 days, Walling every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkpad Notepad | Walling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpad-notepad-notes-to-do/id992332888/reviews) | **[4.7 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walling/id1530030207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 323 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Workpail, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/948783012) | [Walling Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530030209) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkpad Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpad-notepad-notes-to-do/id992332888)

Effortlessly capture thoughts, to-do lists, and shopping lists with this intuitive note-taking app. Sync your notes online for access from any device, and easily search, share, or delete them. It's the digital notepad you'll always have with you.

**Highlights:** Create notes and lists, Auto-save functionality, Online syncing and web access, Search notes and lists, Share notes via email/SMS, Delete notes easily

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkpad Basic Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Lite Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Standard Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Basic Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Inkpad Plus Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Lite Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Inkpad Standard Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Inkpad Plus Yearly | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient cross-device sync
- 👍 Reliable note-taking
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for organizing notes and lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional note loss or sync issues
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paid premium version required for some features
- 🔍 Inconsistent user interface changes
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes disappear after updates
- Cursor positioning issues when editing
- Syncing problems leading to data loss
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add ability to password protect notes
- Improve note editing functionality
- Provide more font and formatting options
- Implement a multi-select/delete feature for notes
- Add reminders and alarm functionality


### Walling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walling/id1530030207)

Capture and organize all your daily ideas, notes, and discoveries in one visual space. Save anything from text and links to images and files, and easily find them later with powerful search and pinning features.

**Highlights:** Capture notes, links, images, files, Organize with visual boards, Pin important ideas, Instant search functionality, Dark mode support, Save online and offline discoveries

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walling Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Visually appealing and intuitive
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 💡 Unique concept of bricks and walls
- 👍 Great for visual learners and creatives
- 🚀 Simplifies project management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🔒 Automatic renewal concerns
- 👎 Limited functionality on mobile
- 👎 Lack of integration with other apps
- 👎 Inconsistent formatting between desktop and mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication problems
- Disappearing or jumbled list items
- Slow loading and crashes on certain devices
- Inability to edit folder/section titles

**Requested features**

- Ability to copy/move content in bulk
- Support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Integration with calendars and task management
- Expanded template and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkpad Notepad free?

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

### Is Walling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inkpad Notepad or Walling?

Walling is rated higher. Inkpad Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Walling averages 4.7 from 323 ratings.

### Do Inkpad Notepad or Walling have ads?

Inkpad Notepad shows ads; Walling does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inkpad Notepad or Walling?

Inkpad Notepad ships an update every 9 days, and Walling every 6 days. Most recently, Inkpad Notepad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Walling on September 4, 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.*