Comparison

Where Is It? vs Mononote

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

Head to head
About

Where Is It?

Features
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Keep forgetting who has your drill? Your book? Your charger? Where Is It? is the simplest way to track everything you've lent to friends and family. Add an item in seconds: snap a photo, pick the borrower from your contacts, and set a return date. You'll get a reminder when it's overdue, so you never have to awkwardly chase anyone. Free to download. Up to 5 active items in the free tier, or unlock unlimited with a one-time Pro purchase. No subscription. • Track tools, books, gadgets, or anything else physical • Organise by category: Tools, Books, Games, Electronics, Outdoor, Clothing, Music • Photos so you remember exactly what you lent • Syncs privately via iCloud across all your devices • Automatic overdue reminders the day after something's due back • Filter by All, Out, Returned and Overdue • Search instantly by item or borrower • Long-press the app icon for a one-tap shortcut to the Add screen • Siri support: just say "Add lent item to Where Is It?" • No account, no subscription Used by people who lend tools to neighbours, books to friends, and equipment to colleagues.

About

Mononote

Capture your thoughts and reminders with a focus on simplicity. This app lets you jot down notes, to-dos, or motivational messages and keep them easily accessible. Pin your most important notes to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for constant visibility.

Highlights
  • Single note focus
  • Home Screen widget
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Note archiving and restoration
  • Intentional simplicity
Features
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Mononote helps you focus on one note at a time. Simply open the app and write down anything you want your future self to remember, whether it's a to-do, reminder, or motivational note. Keep it visible on your Home Screen with a widget, or start a Live Activity to pin it to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island when it's something more urgent. The app is intentionally simple, showing only one active note at a time. Archive or delete it when you're done, and a new blank note is ready for whatever comes next. Archived notes can always be restored if you need them again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Where Is It?4 screens
Mononote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mononote at none against Where Is It?'s 1. Mononote also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Where Is It? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mononote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Where Is It? ships an update fortnightly, Mononote every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Where Is It? versus Mononote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhere Is It?Mononote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (376 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—95.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—376 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony DavisTHE DIGITAL MINIMALIST PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Where Is It?

One-time1
  • Where Is It? Pro$3.99
None

Mononote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Where Is It? free?
Where Is It? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mononote free?
Mononote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Where Is It? or Mononote have ads?
Neither Where Is It? nor Mononote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Where Is It? or Mononote?
Where Is It? ships an update fortnightly, and Mononote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Where Is It? was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mononote on October 25, 2026.

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