Whiz Reader vs Prodrafts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whiz Reader
This app helps you read foreign language content by providing instant word definitions and text translation. It supports PDF annotation, OCR, document scanning, and clipboard translation for a seamless reading experience.
- Word definition lookup
- Text translation
- Real-time split-screen translation
- PDF annotation with Apple Pencil
- OCR and document scanning
- Clipboard translation
- Web page to PDF conversion
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Whiz支持多种语言,是帮助阅读外文的APP。Whiz支持文件和任意网页的单词释义查询和文本选择翻译;更支持实时翻译,选择文本即可即时获取翻译。此外,文档标注、OCR和文档扫描功能使得阅读更加便捷。 点击查词 - 点击PDF文档上的任意单词,或自由选取单词,即可获取其释义。 - 可以选择使用系统内置词典,或者使用提供的在线词典进行查询。 文本翻译 - 选取一段文本即可快速进行翻译。 - 支持任意语言。 实时翻译 在阅读界面中,使用分屏视图即可进行实时翻译。在阅读界面选择文本,另一栏将自动显示对应的翻译。 PDF文档标注 可在PDF文档内使用Apple Pencil进行标注。可使用钢笔、荧光笔和橡皮三种标记工具,支持导出带标注的文件,支持设备间共享。暂不支持触摸添加标注。 剪贴板翻译 将应用分屏,在其他应用中复制内容,即可在本应用中获取翻译。 OCR与文档扫描 - 支持PDF文件的OCR功能,可将扫描版文件转换为可选择文本的、适用于Whiz单词查询和文本翻译的文件,可在应用内阅读,也可导出用于其他应用。 - 提供内置文档扫描仪,可用于扫描文档并保存至应用中。通过OCR功能还可转换为可选择文本的PDF文档。 生成PDF 可将网页及其他类型的文档保存为PDF文件。 单词收藏和文本收藏 查词时可收藏当前单词,可在收藏夹内查看、导出。另外,选取一段文本,可将其添加到收藏。 注:上述部分功能需要解锁高级功能。
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 review sentiment: Prodrafts at 70% against Whiz Reader's 0%. Prodrafts also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Whiz Reader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Whiz Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
Whiz Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prodrafts has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Whiz Reader's written reviews are positive against 70% of Prodrafts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Whiz Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Prodrafts every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whiz Reader | Prodrafts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (3.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 69.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 249 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yesheng Liang | EMMO Corp. |
Customer experience
Whiz Reader
Prodrafts
Bugs and requests
Whiz Reader
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
Whiz Reader
- 高级功能$0.99
Prodrafts
- Prodrafts Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Unlock All$9.99









