WhenWas vs Motivingo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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…?”
Motivingo
Enhance focus with a timer and app blocker. Earn rewards for completing productive sessions and build better habits with progress tracking and customizable goals. Ideal for students and professionals seeking improved time management.
- App blocking for distractions
- Pomodoro-style focus timer
- Reward system for consistency
- Progress tracking and stats
- Customizable timers and categories
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Stay focused with Motivingo — a Focus Timer + App Blocker that turns productive time into rewards. Block distracting apps during study or work, finish focus sessions, and earn breaks you control. Build better habits with progress tracking, stats, and a reward system that keeps you consistent. Motivingo is a focus and productivity app designed for students, professionals, and anyone who wants better time management. Combine a clean Pomodoro-style focus timer with app blocking, habit-building rewards, and clear progress insights. KEY FEATURES APP BLOCKING (STAY DISTRACTION-FREE) • Choose distracting apps and block them during focus time • Unlock apps by completing a focus session and earning a break • Turn blocking off anytime — you stay in control FOCUS TIMER (FOCUS SESSIONS) • Start a distraction-free focus session in seconds • Select a task or subject and commit for the full duration • Great for studying, deep work, reading, and exam prep REWARDS FOR CONSISTENCY • Earn points for completed focus sessions • Create custom rewards and unlock them with your points • Reinforce habits with a system that feels motivating, not punishing PROGRESS TRACKING & STATS • Track focus time across days and weeks • See patterns, trends, and improvement over time • Understand what works and stay consistent CUSTOMIZABLE SETUP • Create your own timers, categories, and rewards • Adapt Motivingo to your routine — school, work, or personal goals Perfect for: • Students (study timer, exam prep, homework) • Professionals (deep work, productivity, time blocking) • Anyone building habits and reducing screen distractions Download Motivingo and make focused time part of your daily routine. MOTIVINGO PREMIUM (AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTION) Motivingo Premium provides access to premium features and exclusive content. Pricing • Monthly: USD $5.99 • Yearly: USD $59.99 Prices may vary by country and may be converted to your local currency. Payment and Renewal Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be identified. Managing Your Subscription Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. Free Trial (if offered) Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://motivingo.github.io/Motivingo-Legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: WhenWas at 4 against Motivingo's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. WhenWas sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Motivingo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WhenWas against 5.0 for Motivingo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
WhenWas ships an update every 2 weeks, Motivingo weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhenWas | Motivingo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drew Cortright | Kemal Buhur |
Customer experience
WhenWas
Motivingo
In-app purchases
WhenWas
- Monthly Subscription$2.99
- Yearly Subscription$29.99
Motivingo
- Motivingo Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Motivingo Premium Yearly$59.991 Year









