Defter Notes
by Defter Notes
What Defter Notes is
Defter Notes is an infinite-space handwriting app for iPad and Apple Pencil, available on iOS and macOS. Its nested Spaces let users arrange notes, PDFs, Stacks, and Wormholes by placing, resizing, and moving them freely. Imported PDFs become Stacks that can be edited, annotated, reordered, or separated onto a Space. The app supports offline access, note sharing, Apple Pencil, Scribble, Universal Copy/Paste, Apple’s Share Sheet, and iCloud Sync. Since version 2.0, iCloud Sync replaces manual and automatic backup functions. The maker says notes and other content remain in the user’s personal iCloud account and are not accessible to developers or third-party analytics providers; Apple App Store Connect Analytics collects anonymous usage and crash data. A free option and three-day trial are available. Afterward, the maker lists yearly subscription or one-time purchase choices, including Lifetime Access – Welcome Offer at 29.99 USD once.
Who it suits
It suits visual thinkers, researchers, writers, designers, academics, creative professionals, knowledge workers, and students. Apple Pencil and iCloud users get the broadest integration.
What it does well
- Infinite-space handwriting workspace
- PDF annotation and page rearrangement
- Offline access and note sharing
- Apple Pencil and Scribble support
- Three-day trial and free option
What to know first
- Available only on iOS and macOS
- iCloud Sync replaces manual and automatic backups
- Analytics collects anonymous usage and crash data
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Freemium app with in-app purchases | Free |
| Yearly Plan | In-app purchase | $17.99 a year |
| Monthly Plan | In-app purchase | $2.99 a month |
| Lifetime Access - Welcome Offer | In-app purchase | $29.99, paid once |
| Lifetime Access | In-app purchase | $39.99, paid once |
As defternotes.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Defter Notes focuses on spatial handwriting, PDF work, and Apple ecosystem integration. Its free option and trial lower the entry barrier, while iCloud is central to synchronization and backup.
Facts from Defter Notes's own pages
- Analytics
- The privacy policy says Apple App Store Connect Analytics collects anonymous usage and crash data to help improve performance. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Apple integrations
- The app supports Apple Pencil, Scribble, Universal Copy/Paste, iCloud Sync, and Apple's Share Sheet. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Education discount
- The maker says eligible educational institutions can receive a 50% discount on purchases of 20 or more iOS or macOS app copies through Apple School Manager. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · defternotes.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Denmark · defternotes.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- iCloud,Apple Share Sheet,Apple Pencil,Scribble,Universal Copy/Paste · defternotes.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Note sharing
- Yes · defternotes.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Offline access
- Yes · defternotes.com, 21 Sept 2026
- PDF annotation
- Imported PDFs open as Stacks, where users can edit and annotate pages, reorder them, or extract pages onto a Space. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- ios,macos · defternotes.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says notes and other content stay in the user's personal iCloud account and are not accessible to the developers or third-party analytics providers. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Defter Notes is an infinite-space handwriting note-taking app designed for iPad and Apple Pencil. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users with questions to its Discord community. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Sync limitation
- Since version 2.0, iCloud Sync replaces the app's manual and automatic backup functions. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Target users
- The maker describes the app as suited to visual thinkers, knowledge workers, researchers, writers, designers, academics, creative professionals, and students. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Trial details
- The FAQ says version 2.0 introduced a 3-day free trial and offers yearly subscription or one-time purchase options afterward. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Workspace
- Users can place, resize, and rearrange notes, PDFs, Stacks, and Wormholes freely within nested Spaces. · defternotes.com, 12 Oct 2026
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