# POP vs ProApp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: POP at none against ProApp's 10. POP also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 65%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 145). ProApp's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProApp sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. POP asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for POP against 4.6 for ProApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POP has 1.2K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of POP's written reviews are positive against 65% of ProApp's.

POP ships an update monthly, ProApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POP | ProApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-prototyping-on-paper/id555647796/reviews) | **[4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proapp-online-design-courses/id1469080893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ballpark Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/890825264) | [Proapp Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609221112) |

## What reviewers say

### POP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-prototyping-on-paper/id555647796)

Design interactive app prototypes directly on your mobile device. Create interfaces with a vast library of assets or import your paper sketches. Turn your designs into tappable demos and share them easily.

**Highlights:** Interactive app prototyping, Design mode with asset library, Import paper sketches, Link screens with touch areas, Shareable app demos, Syncs to web account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proapp-online-design-courses/id1469080893)

This app offers a comprehensive design education with AI-powered mentorship. Learn graphic design, UI/UX, web design, and more through personalized courses, challenges, and expert-led workshops. Earn certificates to showcase your acquired skills.

**Highlights:** AI-powered design mentor, Comprehensive design courses, UI/UX and web design mastery, Design challenges and workshops, Course certificates, Design inspiration resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| 12 Months Subscription | $11.49 | per year |
| Purchase Individual Course | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Course Web Design Consumable | $3.99 | one-time |
| UI Design Course | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lean UX Course | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $30.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access to Proapp | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI/UX design courses
- 👍 Useful platform for learning
- 👍 Easy to use and access content
- 👍 Good for career switch to design
- 👍 Helpful for upskilling in design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App takes money, support does nothing
- 🐛 App doesn't work after payment
- 🐛 Scam accusations
- 🐛 Not letting users log in after payment
- 🐛 No way to contact support

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work after paying for subscription
- App isn't letting users log in after payment
- No way to contact support (main contact, bot don't assist)
- Choppy and lagging behavior
- Charged but didn't unlock further lessons

**Requested features**

- Organize courses by professional paths
- More interactivity and ways to test understanding
- Provide a trial period
- Dark mode option
- Adjust font color and size for readability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POP free?

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

### Is ProApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POP or ProApp?

ProApp is rated higher. POP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ProApp averages 4.6 from 145 ratings.

### Do POP or ProApp have ads?

Neither POP nor ProApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POP or ProApp?

POP ships an update monthly, and ProApp fortnightly. Most recently, POP was updated on November 1, 2026 and ProApp on November 3, 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.*