# CamScanner HD vs Prodrafts

The clearest difference is rating: Prodrafts at 4.8 against CamScanner HD's 3.0. Prodrafts also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 29%) and ads (none vs shown). CamScanner HD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamScanner HD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Prodrafts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prodrafts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prodrafts has 3.8K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of CamScanner HD's written reviews are positive against 70% of Prodrafts's.

CamScanner HD ships an update every 3 weeks, Prodrafts every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner HD | Prodrafts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-hd/id1357539654/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodrafts-infinite-notes/id1545810067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Linguan Data Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315906999) | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) |

## What reviewers say

### CamScanner HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-hd/id1357539654)

Digitize, store, and share documents from your mobile device. Optimize scan quality, extract text with OCR, and collaborate with others. Secure your important files with passwords and sync them across multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Digitize documents with iPad camera, Optimize scan quality with smart cropping, Extract text from images using OCR, Share documents as PDF/JPEG, Print via AirPrint and fax internationally, Collaborate on documents with others, Secure documents with passcodes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamScanner Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| One-page Fax | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ten-page Fax | $8.99 | one-time |


### 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 | $6.99 | per year |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | 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 CamScanner HD free?

CamScanner HD 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, CamScanner HD or Prodrafts?

Prodrafts is rated higher. CamScanner HD averages 3.0 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Prodrafts averages 4.8 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do CamScanner HD or Prodrafts have ads?

CamScanner HD shows ads; Prodrafts does not.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner HD or Prodrafts?

CamScanner HD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Prodrafts every 4 days. Most recently, CamScanner HD was updated on July 5, 2026 and Prodrafts on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*