Comparison

TheMadNote vs Whenable

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

Head to head
About

TheMadNote

Features
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[In-app purchases are optional] The main functionality is available for free. Individuality, minimalism and expressiveness are perfectly combined with The Mad Note app. All essential features on beautiful meditative backgrounds. The best features for productive work with text: • Make every note unique by using custom animated backgrounds • You can stop the animation at any time and start it again • Feel the soothing effect of backgrounds, immerse yourself in a calm atmosphere and increase your concentration • Combine handwritten and typed text • Insert stickers, photos, graphics, etc • Insert and edit text by changing its color, size and style. Use any tool to highlight whatever you want • Create task lists, mark completed items • Use voice input, voice to text conversion for making quick notes and recording important ideas • Group notes by categories and folders • Sync notes between all your devices Opportunities for creators: • Unleash your exquisite potential to create elegant notes for publications • You can create content for social media using atmospheric backgrounds • Write on top of endless relaxing backgrounds with animations • You can use a different background for each note to immerse yourself even more in the desired work atmosphere. • Attract the attention of your audience through the unusual presentation of information in shorts, stories, etc • A smoothly moving background is a great way to focus if you're working on an article, note or to-do list Enjoy backgrounds that help you perform Terms of Use (EULA) - apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Whenable

This app helps you manage tasks and goals by prioritizing them based on your life categories. It allows you to set bucket list items, track progress, and gain insights with performance analytics. You can also capture thoughts and ideas with a rich-text notes feature.

Highlights
  • Automatic task and goal prioritization
  • Personalized life roadmap creation
  • Bucket list goal setting and tracking
  • Performance analytics and insights
  • Rich-text notes feature
  • AI-powered premium instructions
Features
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Everything you need to do, from the most mundane to your bucket list, prioritized automatically for you so that you make the biggest impact daily. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by endless tasks and scattered goals? Meet Whenable, your secret weapon for productivity and purpose. This revolutionary app prioritizes your tasks and aspirations based on what matters most to you. Whenable's magic lies in its ability to create a personalized roadmap from your tasks and goals, aligning your daily priorities with your long-term dreams. Simply rank categories of life in the importance they are to you - like health, career, money, and relationships - then watch as Whenable automatically organizes your tasks and goals accordingly. But that's just the start! Set audacious bucket list goals, track progress, and share your accomplishments with others. Gain powerful insights through performance analytics. And for productivity masters, unlock premium instructions from AI to conquer any task or project step-by-step. Then, capture your thoughts, ideas, and important information with Whenable's Notes feature. Whether you're brainstorming for a project, jotting down meeting highlights, or keeping a personal journal, the Notes feature allows for richly formatted entries. You can even include notes in your projects, seamlessly integrating them with your tasks and goals. Stop drowning in chaos and start living with intention. Download Whenable now and experience the freedom of a focused, purposeful existence! Sign up now and get one month of Whenable Premium for free!

Screenshots

TheMadNote4 screens
Whenable4 screens

Verdict

The call

TheMadNote and Whenable are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TheMadNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Whenable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheMadNote ships an update every 2 weeks, Whenable every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TheMadNote versus Whenable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheMadNoteWhenable
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperImal FarukWhenable LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TheMadNote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Whenable

Subscriptions2
  • Whenable Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Whenable Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TheMadNote free?
TheMadNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whenable free?
Whenable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TheMadNote or Whenable have ads?
Neither TheMadNote nor Whenable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheMadNote or Whenable?
TheMadNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Whenable every 3 weeks. Most recently, TheMadNote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Whenable on October 20, 2026.

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