Comparison

Deer vs ANT

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

Head to head
About

Deer

This app offers structured note-taking with features to reorder lines, convert notes to outlines, and generate mind maps. It helps organize complex information and newly learned knowledge points for clearer understanding.

Highlights
  • Freely reorder notes by line
  • One-click outline conversion
  • One-click mind map generation
  • Drag and drop paragraph reordering
  • Clearer structure visualization
Features
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Deer is a structured note-taking app. "Freely Reorder Notes" Beyond basic functions, each line in the note can be freely dragged and moved using keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly adjust the order of text in your note. “One-Click to Outline" For clearer organization of your note, you can convert them to an outline with one click. Editing text in the outline provides a clearer view of the structure. Drag and drop is also supported in outline mode, but you drag an entire paragraph. “One-Click to Mind Map" If you find the outline mode still not clear enough, you can convert it to a mind map with one click. In this ultimate mode, the disorganized information in your note becomes crystal clear. This will help you organize newly learned knowledge points or complex theoretical concepts. If you need support, or want to give your valuable suggestions, please let us know by email: todo-color@outlook.com If you choose the "subscription" purchase model, before subscribing, please know: • Monthly subscription users: Each subscription period is 1 month. • Annual subscription users: Each subscription period is 1 year. • In the "Deer" purchase window, the latest subscription price will be displayed in real time. After the payment is confirmed, or after the free trial period (if any) ends, the iTunes account will be debited. • The subscription is automatically renewed unless the auto-renewal feature is turned off 24 hours before the current subscription period. • The account will be deducted for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, and the renewal amount is the same as the previous subscription amount. • The user can manage the subscription service by himself, and the automatic renewal service can be turned off in the user's account settings after purchase. terms of use: Please read the following terms carefully before using the "Unlocked Full Version" value-added service provided by "Deer": 1. Subscription model This service is a subscription-based fee-based service, which means that you will pay in advance for future subscription usage. Currently, you can choose to use the service on a monthly or yearly basis. At the end of each subscription period, your subscription will be automatically renewed by default, unless you cancel the automatic renewal yourself or we cancel the service. 2. Expenses The current standard service price may change during the promotion period. When the price adjustment occurs, the new fee will be incurred in your next subscription cycle. 3. Refund The current subscription fee will not be refunded. Please be sure to cancel the service by yourself before the end of the trial. 4. Unsubscribe If you need to cancel the renewal, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. You can cancel by the following method: open the system settings-click on Apple ID-click on subscription-select "Deer" to cancel the subscription 5. Other The same Apple ID can only open one subscription to "Deer" contact us If you have any questions about these terms of use, please contact us. Email address: todo-color@outlook.com. Link to Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy link: https://rednowapp.github.io/privacy-policy/

About

ANT

Features
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A simple, private way to remember the last time you did something. Ever wonder when you last changed your toothbrush, got an oil change, or ate sushi? ANT (Always Noting Things) is the minimalist app that helps you track these everyday moments without the complexity of traditional note-taking apps. WHAT MAKES ANT SPECIAL: Lightning Fast - Add entries in seconds, not minutes Privacy First - Your data stays on your device (no accounts required) Smart Organization - Create "Ant Trails" to group related activities Powerful Search - Find anything instantly with tags and keywords Beautiful Design - Clean, distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR TRACKING: Health routines (medications, checkups, exercise) Home maintenance (filter changes, cleaning schedules) Car care (oil changes, tire rotations, inspections) Personal habits (reading, hobbies, social activities) Work tasks (meetings, deadlines, project milestones) KEY FEATURES: Add entries with titles, notes, and timestamps Organize with custom tags Create "Ant Trails" to track recurring activities Lightning-fast search across all your entries Sort and filter by date, trail, or tags Export data for backup or sharing Works completely offline PREMIUM FEATURES: Unlimited Ant Trails (free version includes 2) Unlimited Items (free version includes 20) Unlimited Tags (free version includes 10) iCloud backup and sync across devices 9 beautiful color themes + custom color selector PRIVACY GUARANTEED: No accounts or sign-ups required All data stored locally on your device No tracking, analytics, or data sharing Optional iCloud backup (encrypted and private) PERFECT FOR: Students tracking study sessions and assignments Professionals managing work tasks and deadlines Health-conscious users monitoring routines Car owners maintaining service schedules Anyone who wants to remember when they did things ANT transforms the simple act of remembering into an effortless habit. No complex features, no learning curve - just a beautiful, fast way to track your life's moments. Download ANT today and never wonder "when did I last..." again! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Deer3 screens
ANT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Deer at every 9 days against ANT's every 6 weeks. Deer also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Deer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ANT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deer ships an update every 9 days, ANT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Deer versus ANT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeerANT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer佳文 潘Darin Tang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Deer

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Subscription Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$9.99
3 purchases

ANT

Subscriptions2
  • ANT - Premium Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • ANT - Premium Annual Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • ANT - Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Deer free?
Deer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ANT free?
ANT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deer or ANT have ads?
Neither Deer nor ANT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deer or ANT?
Deer ships an update every 9 days, and ANT every 6 weeks. Most recently, Deer was updated on October 24, 2026 and ANT on October 11, 2026.

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