Map Note vs Prodrafts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Infinitely expanding canvas
- Radial idea expansion
- Mind mapping
- Brainstorming
- Idea sketching
- Non-linear note-taking
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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.
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.
- Infinite expandable canvas
- Realistic pen strokes
- Supports all file formats
- Multimedia attachments
- Mind mapping tools
- PDF annotation
- Customizable paper backgrounds
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Map Note | Prodrafts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (69 ratings) | 4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 69 | 3.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 249 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naoya Enokida | EMMO Corp. |
Customer experience
Map Note
Prodrafts
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
Map Note
No in-app purchases
Prodrafts
- Prodrafts Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Unlock All$9.99









