Comparison

Defter Notes vs InfiniteNote

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

InfiniteNote

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An infinite canvas notebook built for work and study. Take meeting notes, lecture notes, diagrams, formulas, and visual thinking on one open canvas without page breaks. Even large notes stay manageable with a minimap and bookmark pins, so you can always find your place again. [Key Features] ■ Infinite canvas for freeform thinking Write vertically or horizontally without worrying about page limits. Great for notes, diagrams, structured thinking, and study. ■ Stay oriented in large notes Use the minimap to see where you are. Drop bookmark pins to jump back to important areas instantly. ■ Import, export, and share Import images into your notes. Export your work as PDF for sharing, review, or storage. ■ Sync across devices Use iCloud to keep your notes available across your Apple devices. ■ Simple tools that stay out of your way ・Pen ・Lasso tool ・Grid view ・Dark mode Core features are free. Try your first note, and unlock unlimited notes with a one-time purchase if it fits your workflow.

Screenshots

Defter Notes4 screens
InfiniteNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

Defter Notes and InfiniteNote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 InfiniteNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defter Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, InfiniteNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Defter Notes versus InfiniteNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefter NotesInfiniteNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeft Works ApSJumpei Takiyasu

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
1 purchases

InfiniteNote

One-time1
  • Unlimited Notes$2.99

Questions

Is Defter Notes free?
Defter Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InfiniteNote free?
InfiniteNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Defter Notes or InfiniteNote have ads?
Neither Defter Notes nor InfiniteNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Defter Notes or InfiniteNote?
Defter Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and InfiniteNote fortnightly. Most recently, Defter Notes was updated on September 19, 2026 and InfiniteNote on September 17, 2026.

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