Comparison

Prodrafts vs Freenotes®

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

Freenotes®

Transform your device into an AI-powered digital notepad for students and professionals. Seamlessly annotate PDFs, organize notes, and leverage AI for summaries, homework help, and concept clarification. Enjoy a natural handwriting experience with advanced features like shape recognition and flashcard creation.

Highlights
  • AI-powered note summarization
  • Chat with your PDFs
  • AI homework helper
  • Handwritten note accuracy check
  • Organize notes by project/course
  • Search handwritten notes via OCR
  • PDF annotation tools
  • Infinite canvas for sketching
Features
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Freenotes: Freedom to write, organize, and shine Transform your iPad into a powerful AI-driven digital notepad. Freenotes is an all-in-one workspace designed for students and professionals who want the natural feel of handwriting with the power of artificial intelligence. Whether you are annotating a complex PDF, planning your week, or recording a lecture, Freenotes helps you stay organized with seamless, free-form experience. AI Summary Quickly find key points and action items from long recordings or documents. AI Chat with PDF Ask questions directly to your imported files to get instant answers. AI Homework Helper Take a screenshot or upload a document (PDF or photo) to instantly get answers. AI Study Companion Clarify concepts, define terms, and check your handwritten notes for accuracy, turning passive review into active recall. Organize Notes Categorize and organize your notes by projects, courses, or topics, automating the organization of your note library. Quick Search via OCR Search through your handwritten scripts easily using accurate text recognition. PDF Annotation Highlight, underline, and add comments to documents with custom pen styles. Infinite Canvas Sketch ideas or mind map on a whiteboard that expands as you work. Apple Pencil Pro Support Experience low-latency writing that feels like real paper. Shape Recognition Turn rough drawings into clean, perfect geometric shapes for diagrams. Hyperlink Support Navigate through digital planners using clickable internal and external links. Active Recall Tape Hide specific parts of your notes to test your memory and study better. Paper Templates Access various backgrounds including grid, Cornell, and dotted paper. Flashcards Build study sets directly from your pages to help with exam prep. Seamless Video Learning Use Picture-in-Picture (PiP) to take notes while watching online videos (YouTube, lecture recordings), and instantly capture relevant screenshots directly into your notes. iCloud & Google Drive Sync Securely back up your digital notebook to access your data anywhere. Who is Freenotes For? Students: Create study guides, annotate lecture slides, and use the "Active Recall" tape tool for exam prep. Professionals: Record meetings, organize projects into folders, and sign PDF documents on the go. Creatives: Sketch ideas on an infinite whiteboard and export high-quality files to share with your team. Join over 1 million happy users transitioning to a smarter, paperless future. Try Freenotes today and experience the next era of AI note-taking. Privacy Policy: https://www.freenotetech.com/policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.freenotetech.com/terms/

Screenshots

Prodrafts4 screens
Freenotes®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Prodrafts at daily against Freenotes®'s weekly. Prodrafts also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 60%). Freenotes®'s advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 4K) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Freenotes® sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Freenotes®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freenotes® has 65K ratings behind it against 4K, 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 60% of Freenotes®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prodrafts ships an update daily, Freenotes® weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Prodrafts versus Freenotes®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProdraftsFreenotes®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better4.7 (65K ratings)
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews — better59.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4K65K — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB688 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMMO Corp.Free Notes AI Note Taker LTD

Customer experience

Prodrafts

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

Freenotes®

All ratings65,089 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews2,513 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative34.7%

User reviews

Prodrafts

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Freenotes®

From 65K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Completely free app with no ads or in-app purchases
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 📚 Comprehensive note-taking features (layers, templates, stickers, etc.)
  • 🎨 Highly customizable (colors, fonts, covers, etc.)
  • 🗂️ Excellent organization tools (folders, notebooks, etc.)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with syncing and iCloud backup
  • 🖌️ Limited customization options for pen/pencil settings
  • 🔍 Lack of handwriting recognition and search
  • 🔗 No support for external links or clickable content
  • 🔀 Difficulty in rearranging or splitting notebooks

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

Freenotes®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional freezing or lagging when writing/drawing
  • Issues with the shape recognition tool not working as expected
  • Problems with the eraser tool not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add handwriting recognition and search functionality
  • Improve iCloud sync and backup capabilities
  • Expand pen/pencil customization options
  • Implement support for external links and clickable content
  • Introduce features for easier notebook organization and splitting

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Prodrafts

Subscriptions1
  • Prodrafts Pro Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Prodrafts Pro Lifetime$29.99
8 purchases

Freenotes®

Subscriptions6
  • Freenotes Weekly Plus Member$1.997 Days
  • Freenotes Weekly Pro Member$6.997 Days
  • Freenotes Yearly Plus Member$9.991 Year
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  • Freenotes Yearly Plus Member1 Year trial2 variants$9.991 Year
  • Freenotes Yearly Pro Member1 Year trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Freenotes Yearly Pro Member$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Freenotes Remove Ads$29.99
  • Freenotes Plus Member Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Prodrafts free?
Prodrafts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Freenotes® free?
Freenotes® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prodrafts or Freenotes®?
Prodrafts is rated higher. Prodrafts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Freenotes® averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.
Do Prodrafts or Freenotes® have ads?
Neither Prodrafts nor Freenotes® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prodrafts or Freenotes®?
Prodrafts ships an update daily, and Freenotes® weekly. Most recently, Prodrafts was updated on November 9, 2026 and Freenotes® on November 9, 2026.

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