Comparison

Memento vs What = Next

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

Head to head
About

Memento

This app offers a streamlined way to manage your to-do lists and reminders without unnecessary complexity. It leverages natural language input for quick entry and provides timely alerts based on time or location. Seamlessly syncs with existing Apple Reminders.

Highlights
  • Natural language input for reminders
  • Time and location-based alerts
  • Actionable notifications
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Customizable lists with colors and icons
  • Multiple display layouts (list or cards)
  • Widgets and Siri integration
Features
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Memento is the simple, fast reminders app for people who actually rely on their reminders. There's no clutter and no learning curve, just your reminders, showing up at the right moment. Whether it's errands, groceries, chores or everyday to-dos, Memento makes it quick to jot something down and easy to remember what matters. It works with the reminders you already have in Apple's Reminders, synced through iCloud. Everything you need, nothing you don't: • Type naturally: "Call the plumber tomorrow at 9" sets the alert, list and priority as you write • Time and location alerts that remind you at the right moment or place • Due dates that nudge you on the day, at the time you choose • Priorities you can spot at a glance • Lists with their own colors and icons • Three layouts, Minimal, Peek and Expanded, with reminders as a list or as cards • Scheduled shows what's coming up by day, week and month. Drag a reminder to reschedule it • Links keeps every saved web page in one place, with previews • Search finds any reminder by its title, notes, list or date, even with a typo • Sort by hand, date or priority, with filters throughout • Actionable notifications, so you can get things done without opening the app • Widgets, plus Siri and Shortcuts that show your reminders as cards you can check off • Send reminders to friends in Messages • Keyboard shortcuts, dark mode and full VoiceOver support • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro Memento is fast, energy-efficient and private. • No tracking • No accounts required • Optional anonymous crash reports, which you can turn off in Settings. Never your reminders. Your reminders stay on your devices and sync securely through iCloud. Since 2016, Memento has been made by one independent developer who believes reminders should be calm, quick and reliable. If that sounds like you, Memento is built for you.

About

What = Next

Manage your schedule and tasks with this straightforward agenda app. It offers multiple calendar views, event templates, and powerful search functionality to keep your day organized. Customize your experience with dark mode and adjustable text sizes.

Highlights
  • Traditional week calendar view
  • Dual calendar and reminder sets
  • Event and reminder templates
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Date navigation
  • Customization options (dark mode, font size, accent colors)
  • Multilingual support
Features
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What = Next is a free simple and intuitive agenda app that helps you manage your events and reminders effortlessly. Whether you prefer a list view or a classic week calendar layout, this app has you covered. Key Features: - Traditional Week Calendar: Get a clear overview of your week at a glance. - Dual Calendar & Reminder Sets: Easily switch between two calendar sets and two reminder lists. - Event & Reminder Templates: Save time by creating reusable templates for recurring events or reminders. - Powerful Search: Quickly find events and reminders in seconds. - Date Navigation: Jump to any specific date with ease. - Customization Options: Enjoy dark mode, adjustable font sizes, and customizable accent colors. Multilingual Support: Available in English, Dutch, and German.

Screenshots

Memento4 screens
What = Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: What = Next at Free against Memento's $7.99. Memento's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

What = Next is free to download; Memento costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Memento versus What = Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMementoWhat = Next
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (314 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings314 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark DiFrancoPeter Vogels

Customer experience

Memento

All ratings314 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral17.8%
Negative20.7%

What = Next

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Memento

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Reminders not syncing across devices
  • App crashing on launch or when editing reminders
  • Location-based reminders not triggering
  • Reminders disappearing or not marking as completed

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to rearrange reminders within lists
  • Option to set reminders on a weekly schedule
  • Expanded widget functionality
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • Improved sorting and filtering options
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  • Ability to add notes, attachments, and more details to reminders

What = Next

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Memento

No in-app purchases

None

What = Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Memento free?
Memento costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is What = Next free?
What = Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Memento or What = Next have ads?
Neither Memento nor What = Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Memento or What = Next?
Memento ships an update every 5 weeks, and What = Next every 5 weeks. Most recently, Memento was updated on November 6, 2026 and What = Next on October 30, 2026.

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