Comparison

Pencil Note vs When Did?

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

Head to head
About

Pencil Note

Create and organize digital sticky notes on a virtual bulletin board. Supports Apple Pencil for realistic writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity. Offers various paper types and pen colors for personalized notes.

Highlights
  • Digital bulletin board for notes
  • Apple Pencil support with pressure sensitivity
  • Four paper types and two pen colors
  • Finger eraser functionality
  • Organize and move notes freely
  • Split screen support
Features
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Gather your thoughts in a flash using Pencil Note! With support for the new Apple Pencil, you can create sticky notes and save them on a digital bulletin board. Choose from 4 different paper types: pink or yellow sticky notes, graphing, or cardstock paper and two pen colours: red or blue to create notes on the go. Keep track of important dates, lists and other matters in this handy app. Apple Pencil support allows you to jot down notes like you would in reality. Pressure sensitivity gives you the option to not only write, but draw. Applying more pressure with the pen creates thicker lines. Now, once enabled in the Options screen, you can also erase your mistakes using a swipe of your finger! Use Pencil Note to write or draw out ideas and always have them on hand! Features: - Create and keep track of notes using this handy digital bulletin board. - Move around notes to help you organize your thoughts to commit them to memory. - Use red or blue ink and choose from 4 paper types to make differentiation easy. - Make a mistake? Simply trash the note and create a new one or enable the finger eraser in the Options screen to make quick work of your errors with a swipe of your fingertip! - Draw or write! The Apple Pencil support allows you to further enhance your notes, but you can also draw designs with your fingertips. - Simple controls! Tap on a paper to create a new page and tap away from a note when done to minimize and then move it around the bulletin board. - Split screen is supported to let you take notes as you use other apps. - All rotations are now supported for more ease of use. - Throw away old or outdated notes using the waste basket icon to keep everything neat and tidy! - Keep an eye on all of your notes with a quick glance! Organize your day and your thoughts in a snap! **The music used in the App Preview videos are for demonstration purposes only and are not available within the app. The music has been provided by Sound-ideas.com.

About

When Did?

Effortlessly track the last time you performed any desired activity. Customize your activity list with unique colors and icons, and use timestamps to know exactly when each task was last completed, bringing order to forgetfulness.

Highlights
  • Track last performed activities
  • Customizable activity list
  • Color-coded entries
  • Icon selection for activities
  • Timestamp logging
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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In the vast and wondrous world of mobile applications, there is one that stands out from the rest. It is an app of great simplicity, yet with a profound purpose that is sure to make life easier for all who use it. Behold, dear user, the "When Did?" app! With this app, you can effortlessly keep track of the last time you performed any activity you desire, no matter how big or small. When was the last time you watered your plants? When did you last take your vitamins? Would you swear that you called your mom 42 times last month? You can customize your activity list with a rainbow of colors and a dazzling array of icons, so that each one is as unique and vibrant as the activity it represents. And with the magic of timestamps, you'll always know exactly when you last did each one, saving you from the chaos of uncertainty and forgetfulness. So whether you're a busy professional, a forgetful student, or simply a petty spouse who wants to keep score, "When Did?" is here to help. Download it now and join the ranks of the organized, the efficient, and the impeccably timed.

Screenshots

When Did?4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: When Did? at 3.8 against Pencil Note's 2.4. When Did? also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Pencil Note costs $0.99 and When Did? $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

When Did? holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Pencil Note's written reviews are positive against 67% of When Did?'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pencil Note ships an update every 7 months, When Did? every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pencil Note versus When Did?: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPencil NoteWhen Did?
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagitech CorporationJimmy Bosse

Customer experience

Pencil Note

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

When Did?

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Pencil Note

No in-app purchases

None

When Did?

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pencil Note free?
Pencil Note costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is When Did? free?
When Did? costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pencil Note or When Did??
When Did? is rated higher. Pencil Note averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while When Did? averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Pencil Note or When Did? have ads?
Neither Pencil Note nor When Did? shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pencil Note or When Did??
Pencil Note ships an update every 7 months, and When Did? every 2 months. Most recently, Pencil Note was updated on June 1, 2026 and When Did? on June 4, 2026.

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