# QuickNotes X vs Prodrafts

The clearest difference is rating: Prodrafts at 4.8 against QuickNotes X's 4.3. Prodrafts also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickNotes X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Prodrafts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prodrafts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of QuickNotes X's written reviews are positive against 70% of Prodrafts's.

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, Prodrafts every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNotes X | Prodrafts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodrafts-infinite-notes/id1545810067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickNotes X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778)

This app offers a fluid and precise note-taking experience with a custom vector ink engine, voice recording synced to writing, and ML-powered shape recognition. Organize notes with notebooks and folders, protect them with passwords and biometrics, and sync seamlessly across devices via iCloud. Mark up PDFs and presentations, and customize your notes with various tools and templates.

**Highlights:** Vector ink engine for fluid writing, Voice recording synced to notes, ML-powered shape recognition, Notebook and folder organization, Password and biometric protection, PDF and presentation annotation, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud & ML Pack | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Covers Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Templates Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 50000 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 100000 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Notebooks & Folders Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 300000 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 500000 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📚 Helpful for organizing notes
- 🎨 Variety of paper templates and pens
- 🔊 Voice recording feature
- ⚡️ Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying for pro version
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and data loss issues
- 💭 Handwriting can appear blurry or distorted
- 🖋️ Lack of palm rejection when writing
- 📁 Inability to reorder or move pages

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Pen input not registering correctly or lagging
- Unexpected page flipping or navigation issues
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Add text typing option for those with poor handwriting
- Implement cloud sync and cross-device access
- Include more customization options like templates and colors
- Improve shape recognition and drawing tools
- Allow rearranging and organizing of pages/notebooks


### Prodrafts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodrafts-infinite-notes/id1545810067)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prodrafts Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Unlock All | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Syncing works great
- 👍 Infinite canvas
- 👍 Customizable paper backgrounds
- 👍 Supports Apple Pencil
- 👍 Versatile note-taking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Occasional data loss
- 🐛 Buggy performance with large files
- 🔧 Limited English support and documentation
- 🔧 Lack of collaboration features

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Is Prodrafts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuickNotes X or Prodrafts?

Prodrafts is rated higher. QuickNotes X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Prodrafts averages 4.8 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do QuickNotes X or Prodrafts have ads?

Neither QuickNotes X nor Prodrafts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickNotes X or Prodrafts?

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, and Prodrafts every 3 days. Most recently, QuickNotes X was updated on October 12, 2026 and Prodrafts on October 13, 2026.

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