Whenn vs LegacyApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whenn
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Note and share the companies you use with your next of kin. Use the start button to enter utility companies you use for your home and the banks, insurers and pension providers you use. No passwords, logins or account numbers. Once you've completed your Lists, share with next of kin. Edit and update as you switch providers or move home.
LegacyApp
Securely store and manage sensitive digital information, including documents and financial details. This app offers encrypted cloud storage and a unique feature to grant access to a nominated beneficiary after your passing, ensuring your digital legacy is protected.
- Encrypted cloud storage
- Digital legacy management
- Beneficiary access
- Well-being checks
- Trusted friends verification
- 1-minute setup
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LegacyApp is your digital vault for securely storing any information at your fingertips and managing your digital legacy. Easily access and transfer details in text or screenshots/photos, including insurance policies, investment accounts, pensions, estate documents, deeds, wills, and household arrangements. Uniquely, your encrypted notes will also be accessible to your named beneficiary after you’re gone. Why LegacyApp? SECURE, ENCRYPTED CLOUD STORAGE • Keep documents and notes safe with AES encryption used by financial institutions. • Nothing is stored on LegacyApp servers—everything remains securely stored on your device and personal Apple iCloud or Google Drive. WELL-BEING CHECKS • Routine in-app notifications ensure you’re in control. • Simply confirm your status with a tap. • If you stop responding, LegacyApp initiates a secure process for your beneficiary to access your notes. TRUSTED FRIENDS CONTACTS • As an optional feature, add trusted friends to verify whether your notes should be passed on to your beneficiary. • No accidental data transfers with Trusted Friends enabled. SEAMLESS BENEFICIARY ACCESS • Easily nominate a beneficiary. • When the time comes, your chosen beneficiary can securely access your notes through the app. FREE-TO-USE • LegacyApp is free to download and use, with no hidden fees or charges, and is supported by ads. • Store vital information at your fingertips and easily access important documents when needed, right from your smartphone. • Create notes to pass on to your family and safeguard any information they may need when you’re gone. 1-MINUTE SETUP • You can create notes in seconds and attach photos or screenshots. • Download, sign up, and create your first note—it’s that simple! The bottom line? LegacyApp is here to protect what matters to you and your family.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Whenn at none against LegacyApp's shown. Whenn also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Whenn ships an update weekly, LegacyApp monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whenn | LegacyApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Whenn Limited | LegacyApp P.S.A. |
In-app purchases
Whenn
No in-app purchases
LegacyApp
No in-app purchases








