# WhenWas vs Time Since

The clearest difference is update cadence: WhenWas at every 2 weeks against Time Since's monthly. Time Since's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhenWas sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Time Since sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WhenWas ships an update every 2 weeks, Time Since monthly. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhenWas | Time Since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenwas/id1666463083/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drew Cortright](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257891442) | [Nitin Maheshwari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559415763) |

## What reviewers say

### WhenWas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenwas/id1666463083)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


### Time Since

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-since-countdown-tracker/id6761543000)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime - Welcome Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhenWas free?

WhenWas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Since free?

Time Since is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do WhenWas or Time Since have ads?

Neither WhenWas nor Time Since shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WhenWas or Time Since?

WhenWas ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time Since monthly. Most recently, WhenWas was updated on September 8, 2026 and Time Since on September 8, 2026.

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