
But perhaps this simplicity is what I like the most, because it’s easy enough for almost anyone to use. It really feels like a glorified Notes app, with a few extra tools and the ability to throw whatever you want onto the board wherever. None of this is revolutionary in any way. I didn’t have to dig through email threads, text messages, and photo albums-all I had to do was open the board. But a few hours later, I managed to somehow fill the white space with all the essentials, from a bridal bouquet and table centerpiece options to delivery and setup, in a way that looked neat.

Staring at the blank board, I had no idea where to even begin. I don’t consider myself a visually creative person.

It’s free to use, and while its features aren’t revolutionary, it’s a potentially handy tool for anyone with an Apple gadget. It’s stored in iCloud, so any changes you make sync across all your devices in real time.įreeform isn’t the first of its kind-there are a number of whiteboard apps out there-but it’s one of the few (if not the only one) that only works with Apple devices there’s no cross-platform support. You can draw sketches, add objects, and import files or web links keep it all to yourself or share them with fellow Apple users. What starts as a blank canvas can quickly turn into a storyboard for a film project, an inspiration board for a wedding, an itinerary for an upcoming vacation, or an interior design board for a new home. You can access this virtual whiteboard on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Adding to the growing list of collaboration tools is Freeform, Apple’s brand-new digital whiteboard app. You can now have multiple people looking at the same exact tab as you on Safari, share photo albums via iCloud, as well as projects in productivity apps like Keynote and Numbers. If you’ve been using iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or macOS Ventura, you’ve probably noticed that Apple wants you to collaborate on everything with your friends and family.
