Comparison

When Did? vs WhereMate

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

Head to head
About

When Did?

Effortlessly track the last time you performed any desired activity. Customize your activity list with unique colors and icons, and use timestamps to know exactly when each task was last completed, bringing order to forgetfulness.

Highlights
  • Track last performed activities
  • Customizable activity list
  • Color-coded entries
  • Icon selection for activities
  • Timestamp logging
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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In the vast and wondrous world of mobile applications, there is one that stands out from the rest. It is an app of great simplicity, yet with a profound purpose that is sure to make life easier for all who use it. Behold, dear user, the "When Did?" app! With this app, you can effortlessly keep track of the last time you performed any activity you desire, no matter how big or small. When was the last time you watered your plants? When did you last take your vitamins? Would you swear that you called your mom 42 times last month? You can customize your activity list with a rainbow of colors and a dazzling array of icons, so that each one is as unique and vibrant as the activity it represents. And with the magic of timestamps, you'll always know exactly when you last did each one, saving you from the chaos of uncertainty and forgetfulness. So whether you're a busy professional, a forgetful student, or simply a petty spouse who wants to keep score, "When Did?" is here to help. Download it now and join the ranks of the organized, the efficient, and the impeccably timed.

About

WhereMate

Effortlessly remember where you've stored your belongings. Snap photos, add labels directly to images, and set reminders to keep track of items. All your data is stored locally on your device for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Fast photo capture and labeling
  • Visual annotations on photos
  • Customizable reminders
  • Organize items within containers
  • QR codes for container retrieval
  • Private, local-first data storage
Features
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Put it away. Find it later. Just say where you put something — "the charger is in the kitchen junk drawer" — and WhereMate files the thing and the place. Months later, ask, and see the place, the photo and your note. • Say it, type it, or snap a photo. One sentence is enough. • Find anything fast: the place first, then the box, the photo and your note. • Every save shows what was saved, with Undo and one-tap fixes. • Places hold boxes, and boxes hold things. Know what's in every box. • Print a QR label for any box, or save it as a PDF. Scan the label with WhereMate to see inside. • Made for iPhone and iPad, in Light or Dark. Private by design Your library stays on your device. No account, no ads, no tracking, and nothing is sent to us. Speech and photo recognition run on your device. On supported devices, Apple's on-device language model helps understand what you said; everywhere else WhereMate's own rules do the same job, on your device. Simple pricing Free for your first 5 things. One purchase unlocks unlimited things and every label design. No subscription. If you used WhereMate before version 6.0, unlimited things stay free for you. Great for passports and documents, rings and keepsakes, chargers and spare keys, seasonal bins, storage units and moving boxes.

Screenshots

When Did?4 screens
WhereMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WhereMate at Free against When Did?'s $0.99. WhereMate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

WhereMate is free to download; When Did? costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WhereMate holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of When Did?'s written reviews are positive against 100% of WhereMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

When Did? ships an update every 2 months, WhereMate every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
When Did? versus WhereMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhen Did?WhereMate
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimmy BosseHS Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

When Did?

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

WhereMate

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

When Did?

No in-app purchases

None

WhereMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is When Did? free?
When Did? costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WhereMate free?
WhereMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, When Did? or WhereMate?
WhereMate is rated higher. When Did? averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while WhereMate averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do When Did? or WhereMate have ads?
Neither When Did? nor WhereMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, When Did? or WhereMate?
When Did? ships an update every 2 months, and WhereMate every 8 days. Most recently, When Did? was updated on October 20, 2026 and WhereMate on October 24, 2026.

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