Comparison

When Again? vs Routine Note

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

Head to head
About

When Again?

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"When did I last do that?" Bike oil changes, haircuts, salon visits, AC cleaning, doctor appointments, pet care — things you do again and again, but once enough time passes, you can't remember when you last did them. When Again? clears up that little everyday question with a single tap. Just log the date. The app automatically counts the days since you last did it, learns your average interval from your own records, and gives you a heads-up when it's about time. ■ Who it's for ・People who forget when their bike or car was last serviced ・Anyone managing regular salon, hair, or nail appointments ・People tracking doctor visits, medication, or health habits ・Anyone who wants to stop thinking "wow, it's already been a while" ・People who want to start right away — no account needed ■ Key features ◎ See the days at a glance Your items line up on the home screen, each with a badge showing how many days since you last did it. What needs doing now is obvious. ◎ "About time" reminders, automatically The app learns your average interval from your records, gathers the items coming due at the top of the home screen, and reminds you with notifications too. ◎ Track anything Use the preset categories or add your own with custom icons and colors. From bike maintenance to beauty to health — manage it all in one app. ◎ Photos, tags, amounts, and notes It's more than a date log. Add up to 5 photos, tags, the amount you spent, and notes to each record — so you can look back on what state it was in last time and how much it cost. ◎ Detailed history and stats The detail screen shows stats like "since last time," "average interval," and totals, plus a month-by-month timeline. ◎ Search Search across notes, tags, and item names to find past records instantly. ◎ Easy backup Save and restore all your records to a file (photos included). CSV export is also supported. ◎ Dark mode Choose system, light, or dark. ■ Privacy first All your records are stored only on your device. No account, no login. We never send your records to a server — so you can start with peace of mind. ■ Pricing The core features are free. Some premium features are available via a one-time in-app purchase. Leave your everyday "when was that again?" to When Again?

About

Routine Note

Features
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Routine Note helps you build routines with less record keeping. Choose a routine, start time, weekdays and time limit. Tap Done when you finish. With automatic recording enabled, a routine that passes its deadline without completion is shown as missed. FEATURES • Scheduled routine timers and local reminders • Automatic missed records, with completion recorded by tapping Done • Monthly calendar and daily progress rings • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, including completion actions • Correct today’s completion record before midnight • English and Japanese PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, advertising or tracking SDKs. Habit records stay on your device. FREE AND PRO Track up to three routines for free. Routine Note Pro unlocks unlimited routines and all accent colors. Monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions and a lifetime purchase are available. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Deleting the app or purchasing Lifetime does not cancel an existing subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://seigou492-wq.github.io/yameta-web/routine-note/privacy.html

Screenshots

When Again?4 screens
Routine Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Routine Note at none against When Again?'s shown. When Again?'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. When Again? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Routine Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

When Again? ships an update daily, Routine Note fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
When Again? versus Routine Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhen Again?Routine Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasamune HiroiwaSEIGOU MITSUTAKE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

When Again?

One-time1
  • プレミアム(買い切り)$4.99
4 purchases

Routine Note

Subscriptions2
  • Routine Note Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Routine Note Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Routine Note Pro (Lifetime Offer)$29.99
  • Routine Note Pro (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is When Again? free?
When Again? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Note free?
Routine Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do When Again? or Routine Note have ads?
When Again? shows ads; Routine Note does not.
Which is updated more often, When Again? or Routine Note?
When Again? ships an update daily, and Routine Note fortnightly. Most recently, When Again? was updated on October 8, 2026 and Routine Note on October 10, 2026.

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