Where Is It? vs Mononote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Where Is It?
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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.
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.
- Single note focus
- Home Screen widget
- Lock Screen Live Activity
- Dynamic Island integration
- Note archiving and restoration
- Intentional simplicity
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Where Is It? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mononote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Where Is It? ships an update fortnightly, Mononote every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Where Is It? | Mononote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (376 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 95.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 376 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Davis | THE DIGITAL MINIMALIST PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
Where Is It?
- Where Is It? Pro$3.99
Mononote
No in-app purchases









