Comparison

Map Note vs Prodrafts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Map Note

Organize your thoughts on an infinitely expanding canvas. This app is designed for non-linear thinking, allowing you to freely expand ideas radially for brainstorming and mind mapping.

Highlights
  • Infinitely expanding canvas
  • Radial idea expansion
  • Mind mapping
  • Brainstorming
  • Idea sketching
  • Non-linear note-taking
Features
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Using map notes, you can spread your ideas anywhere on an infinitely spread canvas. I think the brain's work when considering ideas is a random and radial working image rather than linear. Traditional notes that need to be written sequentially from left to right are not very suitable for this process. If you use this infinite size notebook application, you can freely expand ideas from the center of the page, so you can make ideas more natural. Ideal for creating rough mind maps, brainstorming and idea sketches. * Please check out MapNote 2 that can add images, add folders, and sync with iCloud.

About

Prodrafts

This app offers an infinite canvas for note-taking and mind mapping, supporting various file formats and multimedia attachments. Experience natural handwriting and organize all your thoughts and documents in one place for efficient learning and work.

Highlights
  • Infinite expandable canvas
  • Realistic pen strokes
  • Supports all file formats
  • Multimedia attachments
  • Mind mapping tools
  • PDF annotation
  • Customizable paper backgrounds
Features
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Prodrafts is a globally popular infinite note-taking app that supports almost all file formats and attachments. It is the perfect tool for achieving paperless learning on your iPad. Download now to enjoy an unrestricted natural handwriting experience! • Realistic Pen Strokes: With Apple’s most advanced native PencilKit technology, you can experience a realistic writing effect on your digital device, just like writing on real paper. • Natural and Smooth: Whether taking notes or drawing sketches, you can enjoy a fluid and smooth writing experience, perfectly presenting every stroke. An Ultra-Large Canvas That Expands Infinitely • Boundary-Free Creation: Infinite Notes provides an infinitely expandable canvas space, allowing your thoughts to roam freely without being limited by page size. • Global View: Organize all your content on a single infinite canvas, making it easy to view and manage, enhancing creative efficiency. Comprehensive Support for Various File Formats • Multi-Format Compatibility: Supports importing and viewing almost all file formats, including PDF, Word, Excel, etc., meeting your different work and study needs. • One-Stop Management: Handle various types of files on one platform, simplifying your workflow. Rich Support for Various Attachment Types • Multimedia Embedding: Whether it’s text, images, videos, recordings, tables, or sticky notes, you can add them as attachments to your notes, making the content richer and more vivid. • Flexible Editing: Attachments support free drag-and-drop and adjustments, helping you easily organize and display information. Mind Maps and Handwritten Brainstorms • Brainstorming: Through mind map and handwritten mind map functions, intuitively present and organize your ideas, inspiring more creativity. • Clear Logic: Helps you establish a clear thinking structure, enhancing learning and work efficiency. Add Annotations to PDF Files • In-Depth Annotations: Directly mark, annotate, and highlight on PDFs, making it easier for you to understand and analyze document content. • Synchronized Notes: Combine notes with PDF content to create personalized learning and work materials. Assist Efficient Learning • Multitasking: Supports split-screen functionality, allowing you to view notes and materials simultaneously, improving learning and work efficiency. • Highlight Key Points: Through annotation and organization, help you quickly grasp key content, achieving twice the result with half the effort. Customize Paper Backgrounds • Personalized Choices: Provides a variety of paper backgrounds, and you can also customize them to create a unique note style. • Adapt to Various Needs: Whether it’s drawing, taking notes, or music creation, you can find suitable paper backgrounds。 The subscription will automatically renew unless canceled, and will be charged through your Apple iTunes account. The price may vary depending on your location. Prodrafts is a product registered and developed by EMMO Corp. For technical support, please contact us at prodrafts@163.com Privacy Policy: http://www.prodrafts.cn/privacyPolicy Terms of Service: http://www.prodrafts.cn/termsOfService

Screenshots

Map Note3 screens
Prodrafts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Prodrafts at Free against Map Note's $2.99. Prodrafts also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 69). Map Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Prodrafts is free to download; Map Note costs $2.99 up front. Prodrafts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Map Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prodrafts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prodrafts has 3.8K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Map Note's written reviews are positive against 70% of Prodrafts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Note ships an update every 4 weeks, Prodrafts every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Map Note versus Prodrafts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap NoteProdrafts
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (69 ratings)4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings693.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoya EnokidaEMMO Corp.

Customer experience

Map Note

All ratings69 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.0%
Negative28.4%

Prodrafts

All ratings3,809 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,031 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative20.1%

Bugs and requests

Map Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Prodrafts

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notes disappearing without warning
  • Inability to create new drafts
  • Eraser tool not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with newer Apple Drawing Format
  • Inconsistent translations in the UI

Requested features

7 requests
  • Bulk export of notes as PDFs
  • Ability to link notes to source content
  • Flashcard or spaced repetition feature
  • Improved organization with folders and tags
  • Dark mode option
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  • Better mouse/keyboard support on desktop
  • Handwriting recognition and conversion to text

In-app purchases

None

Map Note

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Prodrafts

Subscriptions1
  • Prodrafts Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock All$9.99

Questions

Is Map Note free?
Map Note costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prodrafts free?
Prodrafts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Map Note or Prodrafts?
Prodrafts is rated higher. Map Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Prodrafts averages 4.8 from 3.8K ratings.
Do Map Note or Prodrafts have ads?
Neither Map Note nor Prodrafts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Map Note or Prodrafts?
Map Note ships an update every 4 weeks, and Prodrafts every 3 days. Most recently, Map Note was updated on August 29, 2026 and Prodrafts on October 1, 2026.

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