Spending some more time with each of the apps didn't change my initial assessment of them. I still think that Educreations is the best free app out of this bunch. I thought that I should share some of my thoughts about each app to let you know how I came to my conclusions.
Screen Chomp
I like this app. It actually is the most visually appealing out of the three. It also had the most versatile pen set (three thicknesses and 12 different colors). Everything else though is sorely lacking, and that is ok. I love TechSmith products, but this one comes up a bit short. If they add a bunch of features and start charging for it I would definitely give it another look.
Show Me
This app is rather plain. It reminds me of a throwback Google webpage with its simplicity of design. You only have 6 colors to choose from unless you buy more (really?), and only one pen thickness. You do have better erasing tools and a redo button though. Where this app excels is the ability to search other peoples creations and explore them by subject. You can follow people and create groups. This really adds to the functionality of the app, but it isn't enough to push it ahead of the next app.
Educreations
For a free app, I was impressed. 10 colors with only one pen size, but is adds a text tool, dropbox integration, an undo and redo button, and an improved eraser tool. You also have some stock "paper" backgrounds like lined paper, graph paper, and coordinate grid paper. You can access your creations on their website and you can embed what you make on your own, or just link to it. A nice step up from the other apps.
Go ahead and check them out to see if you agree with me. Leave me a comment if you do or don't. I would love to hear from you. I have just purchased two apps of the same genre, Doceri and Explain Everything. I can't wait to see if they are worth the money. I'll let you know soon.
Screen Chomp
I like this app. It actually is the most visually appealing out of the three. It also had the most versatile pen set (three thicknesses and 12 different colors). Everything else though is sorely lacking, and that is ok. I love TechSmith products, but this one comes up a bit short. If they add a bunch of features and start charging for it I would definitely give it another look.
Show Me
This app is rather plain. It reminds me of a throwback Google webpage with its simplicity of design. You only have 6 colors to choose from unless you buy more (really?), and only one pen thickness. You do have better erasing tools and a redo button though. Where this app excels is the ability to search other peoples creations and explore them by subject. You can follow people and create groups. This really adds to the functionality of the app, but it isn't enough to push it ahead of the next app.
Educreations
For a free app, I was impressed. 10 colors with only one pen size, but is adds a text tool, dropbox integration, an undo and redo button, and an improved eraser tool. You also have some stock "paper" backgrounds like lined paper, graph paper, and coordinate grid paper. You can access your creations on their website and you can embed what you make on your own, or just link to it. A nice step up from the other apps.
Go ahead and check them out to see if you agree with me. Leave me a comment if you do or don't. I would love to hear from you. I have just purchased two apps of the same genre, Doceri and Explain Everything. I can't wait to see if they are worth the money. I'll let you know soon.