Grandpa Notes vs When Did I

Grandpa Notes is a simple note-taking app. It is free and open source, with no advertisements, in-app purchases or tracking. Your notes are stored as plain text in a straightforward folder structure. You can create notebooks locally or in iCloud. There is also an optional encryption layer that is compatible with Cryptomator.

When Did I helps you remember life’s recurring tasks without the noise of a complicated to-do app. Track exactly when you last did something, then set a simple reminder for when you want to be nudged again. Perfect for home maintenance, cleaning, health routines, and all the “I should do this again soon” tasks. What you can do: Save entries like “Cleaned washing machine” with the date you did it Add a reminder for the next time it should come up Open a reminder and mark it as done today in one tap Adjust or skip reminders anytime Search your entries quickly Keep everything private on your device Simple, fast, and built for real life.