Comparison

Defter Notes vs Bookmark URL Saver

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

Bookmark URL Saver

Easily save articles, screenshots, PDFs, and links from any app. Organize your saved content into custom collections with tags and notes. Read saved items distraction-free, even offline, with powerful search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Save links and screenshots from any app
  • Distraction-free reader
  • Offline reading
  • Organize with collections and tags
  • Powerful search
  • Syncs across devices via iCloud
Features
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Save articles, screenshots, PDFs, and links from any app -- then read them later, even offline. Trace is the bookmark manager for people who save a lot and hate losing track of it all. One tap from Safari, Instagram, X, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest, TikTok, or any app -- and your content is saved with the thumbnail, title, and source automatically. No copying, no pasting, no extra steps. Never lose something interesting again. SAVE FROM ANYWHERE - Save links, articles, videos, and web pages from any app using the share sheet - Import screenshots directly, even with limited photo library access - Auto-import screenshots as you take them - Add photos from your camera or photo library - Save PDFs with automatic thumbnail and page count - Capture anything using Siri Shortcuts without opening the app - Paste a link from your clipboard and save instantly DISTRACTION-FREE READER - Open saved articles in a clean reader with no ads or clutter - Customize font size and reading theme - Highlight text in multiple colors and add notes to any section - Read offline -- cached for planes, commutes, and subways - Highlights and notes sync across all your devices ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Create collections to group content by topic, project, or mood - Color-coded tags with custom icons for flexible filtering - Filter captures by source website alongside your tags - Set a default collection so new saves go exactly where you want - Pin important items, archive what you have finished - Multi-select for quick batch actions - Password-protect and hide private collections POWERFUL SEARCH - Search across titles, descriptions, notes, tags, and sources - Combine text search with tag and source filters - Find that article you saved months ago in seconds iPHONE AND iPAD - Designed for both iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts - Full Split View and Slide Over support on iPad - Sidebar navigation for quick access to collections - Grid, list, and stack views to browse your way SWITCH FROM OTHER APPS - Import bookmarks from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox - Import your library from Raindrop or GoodLinks - Brings in your bookmarks, folders, and tags - Smart duplicate detection so nothing gets added twice iCLOUD SYNC - Save on iPhone, read on iPad, continue on Mac -- everything syncs automatically - Bookmarks, collections, tags, highlights, and notes all stay in sync - No account to create, no sign-up required MORE - Set reminders so you actually come back to saved items - Export to CSV, JSON, or HTML bookmarks anytime - Share collections or individual captures with anyone - Customizable app icon and tint colors - Smart duplicate detection to keep your library clean BUILT FOR PRIVACY No account. No data collection. No tracking. Everything stays in your iCloud account, on your devices, exactly where it should be. PERFECT FOR - Researchers collecting reference material - Students saving study resources - Designers gathering visual inspiration - Writers and content creators organizing research - Shoppers saving products and wish lists - Anyone who takes a lot of screenshots or bookmarks things online NEW IN 2.0 - Now available on Mac -- save on any device, pick up on another - Set any collection as your default for new captures - Redesigned collection indicators with pin and default badges - Refined glass design with cleaner visual hierarchy - Updated share extension with new paywall and smoother flow - Improved onboarding experience - Stability improvements and bug fixes Download Trace and stop losing track of articles, screenshots, and ideas. Terms of Use: https://www.theblackholecompany.com/termsConditions.html

Screenshots

Defter Notes4 screens
Bookmark URL Saver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bookmark URL Saver at 4.7 against Defter Notes's 4.4. Bookmark URL Saver also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Bookmark URL Saver sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bookmark URL Saver holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Defter Notes's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bookmark URL Saver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defter Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Bookmark URL Saver monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Defter Notes versus Bookmark URL Saver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefter NotesBookmark URL Saver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (75 ratings)4.7 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB298 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeft Works ApSYoussef Ismaili

Customer experience

Defter Notes

All ratings75 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative13.6%

Bookmark URL Saver

All ratings57 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.2%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Defter Notes

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

Bookmark URL Saver

Subscriptions7
  • Trace Pro$1.991 Month
  • Prismoria Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • All Access$2.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Trace Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
  • All Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Trace Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Trace Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Free Lifetime offerFree
  • Trace Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • Trace Pro$19.99
Show 2 more
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
  • Trace Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Defter Notes free?
Defter Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookmark URL Saver free?
Bookmark URL Saver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Defter Notes or Bookmark URL Saver?
Bookmark URL Saver is rated higher. Defter Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Bookmark URL Saver averages 4.7 from 57 ratings.
Do Defter Notes or Bookmark URL Saver have ads?
Neither Defter Notes nor Bookmark URL Saver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Defter Notes or Bookmark URL Saver?
Defter Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bookmark URL Saver monthly. Most recently, Defter Notes was updated on September 19, 2026 and Bookmark URL Saver on September 13, 2026.

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