# Prodrafts vs XNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XNote at none against Prodrafts's 2. XNote also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Prodrafts's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 76) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prodrafts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. XNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prodrafts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prodrafts has 3.8K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Prodrafts's written reviews are positive against 60% of XNote's.

Prodrafts ships an update every 4 days, XNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prodrafts | XNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodrafts-infinite-notes/id1545810067/reviews)** | [4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xnote-infinite-boards-and-notes/id1644300153/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 248 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) | [华清 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643454681) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### XNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xnote-infinite-boards-and-notes/id1644300153)

This app offers unlimited whiteboards, PDF annotation, and notebook creation in a simple, intuitive interface. It allows for jotting down ideas, studying materials, and taking daily notes with smooth performance and flexible organization.

**Highlights:** Unlimited whiteboards, PDF annotation, Notebook creation, File organization with folders, Web, photo, and file browsing within the app, Quick search functionality, One-click export and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prodrafts free?

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

### Is XNote free?

XNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Prodrafts or XNote?

Prodrafts is rated higher. Prodrafts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while XNote averages 4.6 from 76 ratings.

### Do Prodrafts or XNote have ads?

Neither Prodrafts nor XNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prodrafts or XNote?

Prodrafts ships an update every 4 days, and XNote weekly. Most recently, Prodrafts was updated on September 24, 2026 and XNote on August 11, 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.*