Comparison

WhenWas vs MyNotes

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

Head to head
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…?”

About

MyNotes

Features
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Stop fighting your productivity tools. MyNotes is a streamlined space designed for those who find traditional planners overwhelming. Whether you’re jotting down a quick idea, setting a deadline for a project, or managing your daily errands, MyNotes keeps everything in one intuitive view. No complex menus, no steep learning curves—just your thoughts, organized. Key Features: Instant Entry: Add notes and tasks in seconds. Clean Hierarchy: View reminders alongside your notes. Minimalist Design: A distraction-free interface for maximum focus.

Screenshots

WhenWas4 screens
MyNotes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNotes at none against WhenWas's 2. MyNotes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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. MyNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WhenWas versus MyNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhenWasMyNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrew CortrightSaad El ghandali

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WhenWas

One-time2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.99
  • Yearly Subscription$29.99
None

MyNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhenWas free?
WhenWas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyNotes free?
MyNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WhenWas or MyNotes have ads?
Neither WhenWas nor MyNotes shows ads.

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