Comparison

Defter Notes vs Persistence

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

Persistence

Features
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Persivo is the simplest way to stay on top of everything you need to remember. Add a reminder in seconds, set it to repeat daily, weekly, or on the days you choose, and get nudged at the right time — every time. No clutter, no complicated setup, just reminders that actually stick. FEATURES • Recurring reminders — repeat daily, weekly, or on custom days • Timely notifications so nothing slips through the cracks • Upcoming view to see what's ahead at a glance • Progress and streaks to keep you motivated • A clean home-screen widget that shows what's active right now • Fast, distraction-free design Whether it's medications, chores, follow-ups, or daily habits, Persivo helps you stay consistent. Your reminders stay private on your device — no account required.

Screenshots

Defter Notes4 screens
Persistence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Persistence at none against Defter Notes's 7. Persistence also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Persistence asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defter Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Persistence every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Defter Notes versus Persistence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefter NotesPersistence
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeft Works ApSFlow Technical Solutions LLC.

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
None

Persistence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Defter Notes free?
Defter Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Persistence free?
Persistence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Defter Notes or Persistence have ads?
Neither Defter Notes nor Persistence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Defter Notes or Persistence?
Defter Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Persistence every 5 days. Most recently, Defter Notes was updated on October 18, 2026 and Persistence on October 7, 2026.

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