Comparison

Defter vs JotStay

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

Head to head
About

Defter

Features
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Welcome to Defter, the all-in-one notebook designed to simplify your daily life! Whether you need to jot down quick thoughts, organize your grocery shopping, or keep track of personal debts and credits, Defter has you covered in one elegant, easy-to-use app. Key Features: - Versatile Notebooks Create text notes or checklists depending on your needs. Keep everything neatly categorized and easily accessible whenever an idea strikes. - To-Do & Shopping Lists Never forget a task or an item at the grocery store. Manage your daily chores, long-term goals, or shopping lists with our intuitive checklist feature. - Debt & Credit Tracker Keep track of who owes you money and who you owe. Easily log the person, amount, and reason. Managing your personal finances with friends and family has never been easier! - 100% Private & Secure Your privacy is our priority. All your notes, lists, and financial records are stored locally on your device. We do not upload your data to any servers, ensuring that your sensitive information remains exclusively yours. - Multi-Language Support Enjoy Defter in your preferred language! We support English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian. Why Choose Defter? Defter translates to "Notebook" in Turkish, and true to its name, it brings the trusted, traditional notebook experience into the digital age. By consolidating multiple apps into one, you save storage space on your device and streamline your productivity. Say goodbye to scattered lists across different apps! Download Defter today and start organizing your life with confidence and absolute privacy!

About

JotStay

Features
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JotStay is the fastest way to put a note on your lock screen. Open the app, type your thought, tap Send β€” done. Your note instantly appears as a notification on your lock screen. No timers, no categories, no setup. Just type and go. Perfect for: β€’ Reminders you need to see right now β€” "Take out the trash", "Call mom" β€’ Quick thoughts you don't want to forget β€’ Shopping lists, one item at a time β€’ Anything you want front and center on your phone Every note is saved in your history. Tap any past note to send it again as a new notification. Swipe to delete what you no longer need. Key features: β€’ Instant notifications β€” your note appears on the lock screen the moment you send it β€’ Full history β€” every note is saved and ready to reuse β€’ One-tap resend β€” tap any past note to send it again β€’ Zero friction β€” the keyboard is ready the moment you open the app β€’ Dark Mode support β€’ No account required, no sign-up, no internet connection needed β€’ Your notes stay on your device β€” nothing is collected or shared JotStay does one thing and does it well. No bloat, no distractions.

Screenshots

Defter3 screens
JotStay2 screens

Verdict

The call

Defter and JotStay are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Defter versus JotStay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefterJotStay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakan OlgunJiri Syrovy

In-app purchases

None

Defter

No in-app purchases

None

JotStay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Defter free?
Defter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JotStay free?
JotStay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Defter or JotStay have ads?
Neither Defter nor JotStay shows ads.

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