Comparison

Penna, type short memo quickly vs WhenWas

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

Head to head
About

Penna, type short memo quickly

Features
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Since the iPhone was born, there have been tons of note-taking apps.  Evernote, OneNote, Notion, Craft are awesome. The iPhone's default memo application is also beautiful. But there’s still missing! As note-taking apps have become heavier, we need a simple and tiny secondary memo app for short memo. Penna is super small app to keep short text memo quickly. Use Penna to write some key words that suddenly hit your brain! Never forget your ideas! You don’t have to be paused a moment to make or edit note pads anymore. All you need to do with Penna is just to type short text as fast as you can!

About

WhenWas

Effortlessly track recurring activities and important life events. This app helps you remember the last time you performed tasks like haircuts, maintenance, or medication. Widgets and a clean interface make tracking simple and accessible.

Highlights
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Smart search functionality
  • Timeline history for activities
  • Clean, intuitive design with dark mode
  • Optional iCloud sync for cross-device access
Features
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Remember the last time. Know what comes next. WhenWas is a straightforward last-time tracker and maintenance log for the small but important things that don’t belong on a fixed calendar. Watering plants, replacing filters, servicing a bike, grooming a pet, calling family—check in with one tap and instantly see how long it has been. No streaks to protect. No guilt. Just a clear history and the context you need for the next check-in. TRACK TIME, USES, MILEAGE & HOURS Enhanced Activities let you track maintenance by: • Time since the last check-in • Number of uses or cycles • Mileage and meter readings • Operating hours • Walking, running, or cycling distance from Apple Health Set a maintenance goal, view progress at a glance, add a use, or update a meter directly from your activity list. When maintenance is complete, WhenWas saves the finished interval to your timeline. SAVE THE DETAILS YOU’LL NEED LATER Keep model numbers, supplies, sizes, instructions, and other permanent notes with each activity. Add optional notes to individual check-ins so your history tells the full story. SHARE WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS Invite people to a shared activity so everyone can see and update the latest check-in. It is ideal for household routines like feeding the dog, cleaning the litter box, changing sheets, or replacing a filter. USE WHENWAS FOR • Home maintenance, plants, filters, and cleaning • Pet care, treatments, grooming, and vet visits • Haircuts, dentist visits, contacts, and medication refills • Family calls, date nights, and catching up with friends • Oil changes, tire rotations, batteries, and bike service • Generator hours, tool usage, and equipment maintenance • Running shoes, bikes, and other fitness gear BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES • Timeline history with optional notes • Siri and Shortcuts • Apple Watch app • Home Screen widgets • Custom reminders • Search, filters, and pinned activities • iCloud sync • Dark Mode and accessible controls PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data stays on your devices and in your personal iCloud. WhenWas does not store your activity data on its own servers. FREE & PRO Use WhenWas free with up to five activities, timeline history, Siri, and Apple Watch. WhenWas Pro unlocks unlimited activities, Enhanced Activities, Apple Health tracking, sharing, custom reminders, pinned activities, widgets, notes, and iCloud sync. Download WhenWas and stop wondering, “When did I last…?”

Screenshots

Penna, type short memo quickly4 screens
WhenWas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Penna, type short memo quickly at none against WhenWas's 2. Penna, type short memo quickly also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. WhenWas sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Penna, type short memo quickly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Penna, type short memo quickly ships an update every 2 days, WhenWas every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Penna, type short memo quickly versus WhenWas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenna, type short memo quicklyWhenWas
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXPinn Inc.Drew Cortright

In-app purchases

None

Penna, type short memo quickly

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WhenWas

One-time2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.99
  • Yearly Subscription$29.99

Questions

Is Penna, type short memo quickly free?
Penna, type short memo quickly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WhenWas free?
WhenWas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Penna, type short memo quickly or WhenWas have ads?
Neither Penna, type short memo quickly nor WhenWas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Penna, type short memo quickly or WhenWas?
Penna, type short memo quickly ships an update every 2 days, and WhenWas every 2 weeks. Most recently, Penna, type short memo quickly was updated on October 25, 2026 and WhenWas on October 12, 2026.

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