Comparison

Defter Notes vs Habit Capsule

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

Head to head
About

Defter Notes

This app provides an infinite canvas for spatial thinking, allowing users to capture, connect, and explore ideas through handwriting, drawing, and text. Organize thoughts with flexible tools and intuitive navigation for enhanced creativity and productivity.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for spatial thinking
  • Handwritten notes, sketches, and typed text
  • Connect and layer ideas
  • Organize with Stacks
  • Deft movement with gestures
  • Cross-reference and multitask documents
  • Supports links and files
Features
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Defter Notes is loved by academics, students, teachers, researchers, journal keepers, knowledge workers, designers, architects, engineers, writers, and anyone who thinks best with their hands and eyes.  It’s built for people who see ideas as living things: connected, evolving, and worth exploring. Think without boundaries Defter Notes gives you an infinite canvas for spatial thinking. Drop ideas anywhere. Draw connections. Expand as far as your thoughts take you. Enjoy pure creative flow. Capture ideas your way Whether it starts as a quick sketch, a handwritten note, or a PDF you’re diving into, Defter Notes adapts to your process. Write, draw, or type; then move, link, and layer it all together. Your ideas stay flexible and alive. Work the way your brain works Move items freely. Zoom in and out of context. Build hierarchies of Spaces that let you go deeper into your projects. Defter Notes stays out of the way so your focus stays on thinking. Top features * Stacks for deep work: Ideal for reading, studying, or comparing multiple resources. * Deft movement with gestures: Drag pages or extract text directly out of PDFs. * Cross-reference and multitask: View, resize, and reorder documents side by side. * Handwriting and text tools: Combine pen, pencil, marker, and text boxes using Apple Pencil or Scribble. * Fluid editing: Double-tap any item to edit or share. * Intuitive navigation: Use the mini-map, navigation bar, gestures, and select tool to move effortlessly through infinite spaces. * Supports links and files: Drop in PDFs, images, URLs, and attachments right onto your canvas. Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/GjS5tJSmBW Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.defternotes.com/touprivacypolicy https://defternotes.com

About

Habit Capsule

Features
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Build better routines, one small habit at a time. Habit Capsule helps you set personal goals, log your progress and see your daily habits come together in colorful capsules. Whether you want to read more, walk regularly, make time for meditation or keep learning, create a routine that fits your life. Start with a goal you can reach, then track the small steps that move you forward. SET GOALS YOUR WAY Create daily, weekly or monthly habits. Choose measurable targets in repetitions, steps, distance or time to match what you want to do. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Check your progress toward each goal with a clear visual indicator. Explore daily, weekly and monthly charts to see how your habits develop over time. LOOK BACK WITH THE CAPSULE CALENDAR Review your habit history in a colorful calendar and see your routines at a glance. Each capsule brings your progress together in one place. MAKE IT FEEL LIKE YOU Personalize your experience with theme and color settings. Keep your routines organized in a simple, focused interface. Start with one habit. Build a routine you can return to. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Defter Notes4 screens
Habit Capsule4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Defter Notes at every 2 weeks against Habit Capsule's every 4 months. Habit Capsule's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Defter Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Habit Capsule sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defter Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Habit Capsule every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Defter Notes versus Habit Capsule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefter NotesHabit Capsule
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeft Works ApSCem Ergin

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Defter Notes

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Mini Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Supporter$7.991 Month
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  • Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
  • Big Supporter$29.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access - Welcome Offer$29.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
2 purchases

Habit Capsule

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Defter Notes free?
Defter Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Habit Capsule free?
Habit Capsule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Defter Notes or Habit Capsule have ads?
Neither Defter Notes nor Habit Capsule shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Defter Notes or Habit Capsule?
Defter Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Habit Capsule every 4 months. Most recently, Defter Notes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Habit Capsule on October 3, 2026.

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