Comparison

Prodrafts vs OrigNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Prodrafts

Capture handwritten notes, annotate PDFs, and organize ideas on an infinite canvas. Connect concepts with mind maps, import and export various document formats, and record audio. Offers customizable paper templates for diverse projects.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for notes and drawings
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Mind mapping for idea organization
  • Handwriting and shape tools
  • Document import/export (Markdown, DOCX)
  • Audio recording and transcription
  • Customizable paper templates
Features
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Write by hand, annotate PDFs and connect your ideas with Prodrafts. Move freely across an infinite canvas, use paged notebooks for structured work, or organize ideas in a mind map. Keep words, drawings and study materials together. NOTES THAT FIT THE WAY YOU THINK Capture lecture notes, sketch concepts and work through diagrams without running out of room. Use natural pen tools, shapes, a ruler and a compass for handwritten explanations and geometry notes. READ, ANNOTATE AND REVISIT Import PDFs, highlight key passages and add handwritten notes. Bring course slides, reading materials and PDF planners into your notebook. Search PDF text and make supported scanned PDFs searchable with OCR. SEE CONNECTIONS Build mind maps with text, handwriting and attachments. Move ideas, fold branches and connect related topics to make a clearer study outline or brainstorm board. FROM QUICK NOTES TO DOCUMENTS Write with headings, lists, tasks, tables, links and equations. Import and export Markdown, and export text documents to Word/DOCX. Add images and recordings to your notes. Place web link cards and video on your canvas to keep related material together. PAPER FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT Choose lined, grid and dot paper, Cornell layouts, weekly and monthly planner pages, music staff and guitar tablature paper, or guides for handwriting practice. Use them for a reading journal, study sheets or handwritten planning. RECORD AND PRESENT Record classes, meetings and ideas. On supported systems and languages, turn recordings into text. Present your canvas on an external display and guide attention with the laser pointer. KEEP YOUR WORK CLOSE Organize documents in folders, enable iCloud sync across your devices, and share notes as PDFs or images. Some tools, templates and document limits require an in-app purchase. Availability varies by device, system version and language. Audio transcription requires iOS, iPadOS or macOS 26 or later and a supported system language. 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. Support: prodrafts@163.com Privacy Policy: https://www.prodrafts.cn/privacyPolicy Terms of Service: https://www.prodrafts.cn/termsOfService

About

OrigNotes

Capture, organize, and develop your thoughts with a free digital note-taking app. It offers handwritten notes, PDF annotation, mind mapping, and multimedia integration, all optimized for a natural writing experience.

Highlights
  • Handwriting & Drawing with Apple Pencil
  • PDF Reading & Annotation
  • Mind Map creation
  • Handwriting to Text conversion
  • Powerful Search
  • Multimedia integration (images, audio, video)
  • Customizable workspace
Features
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OrigNotes is a powerful, free digital note-taking app built for iPad and iPhone. Whether you're taking handwritten notes, annotating PDFs, organizing ideas with mind maps, or capturing inspiration with images, audio, and video, OrigNotes gives you the tools to keep everything in one place. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, convert handwriting into editable text, search through your notes, and customize your workspace to fit the way you think and work. OrigNotes is free to use, and we're committed to keeping it that way. If you're enjoying OrigNotes, we'd greatly appreciate a 5-star review. Your support helps us continue improving the app and building new features for everyone. Have an idea or feature request? Leave us a review or contact us directly through the app. You can also check our Future Plans inside OrigNotes to see what we're working on and follow the progress of upcoming features. KEY FEATURES • Handwriting & Drawing Enjoy a natural writing experience with a variety of pens, brushes, and creative tools designed for Apple Pencil. • PDF Reading & Annotation Import PDFs to read, highlight, annotate, draw, and take notes directly on your documents. • Mind Maps Create mind maps to organize ideas, study topics, and brainstorm visually. Add topics and subtopics, drag and rearrange nodes, and customize your mind map to fit your ideas. • Handwriting to Text Turn handwritten notes into editable text for easier editing, organizing, and reuse. • Powerful Search Find information faster by searching handwritten notes and text inside PDFs. • Images, GIFs, Audio & Video Bring your notes to life with images, animated GIFs, audio, and video—all within your notebook. • Personalized Notebooks Customize covers, paper templates, and themes to create a workspace that feels like your own. • Custom Toolbar & Tool Box Arrange your favorite tools around the way you work and keep the ones you use most within easy reach. • Smooth Writing Experience Optimized handwriting, palm rejection, and Apple Pencil interactions help writing feel smooth, responsive, and natural. • Easy Organization Organize and sort your documents, bookmark important pages, and quickly get back to the content you need. • Data Protection & Backup Multiple backup options and improved data protection help keep your important notes safe. • Cloud Backup Back up your notebooks to cloud storage for easier long-term storage and management. MADE FOR THE WAY YOU TAKE NOTES From class notes and study materials to work documents, PDF annotation, brainstorming, and everyday ideas, OrigNotes gives you a flexible space to capture, organize, and develop your thoughts. Simple when you need it. Powerful when you need more. Write. Think. Create. Organize. All in OrigNotes.

Screenshots

Prodrafts4 screens
OrigNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OrigNotes at none against Prodrafts's 2. OrigNotes also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Prodrafts's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (4K vs 382). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Prodrafts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. OrigNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Prodrafts against 4.7 for OrigNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prodrafts has 4K ratings behind it against 382, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Prodrafts's written reviews are positive against 85% of OrigNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prodrafts ships an update daily, OrigNotes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Prodrafts versus OrigNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProdraftsOrigNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better4.7 (382 ratings)
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews84.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better382
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMMO Corp.Hangzhou Future Writing Technology Co.,LTD.

Customer experience

Prodrafts

All ratings3,929 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,046 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative20.1%

OrigNotes

All ratings371 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and 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

OrigNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Prodrafts

Subscriptions1
  • Prodrafts Pro Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Prodrafts Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

OrigNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prodrafts free?
Prodrafts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OrigNotes free?
OrigNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Prodrafts or OrigNotes?
Prodrafts is rated higher. Prodrafts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while OrigNotes averages 4.7 from 382 ratings.
Do Prodrafts or OrigNotes have ads?
Neither Prodrafts nor OrigNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prodrafts or OrigNotes?
Prodrafts ships an update daily, and OrigNotes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Prodrafts was updated on November 9, 2026 and OrigNotes on November 7, 2026.

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