Ashnote vs WhenNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Ashnote
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ASHnote is a local-first markdown notes and journaling app for personal use. All notes are saved directly on your device as plain text files. No account is required, and no data is sent to any server unless you choose to set up iCloud or Git sync. Key features - Markdown editor with slash commands and a formatting toolbar - Folder structure with custom emoji icons - Calendar and journal views for daily note organization - Mood and weather icons for journaling - Tags and favorites for quick filtering - Pin important notes to the top - Full-text search - Optional iCloud sync to keep notes across Apple devices - Optional Git sync to back up notes to a Git repository - Fully offline capable Privacy-first You can use ASHnote without logging in. Unless you explicitly enable iCloud or Git sync, no data is transmitted to our servers. ASHnote offers all core note-taking features for free, with an optional auto-renewable premium subscription that unlocks additional features. ASHnote Premium (Auto-Renewable Subscription) - Monthly: US$2.99/month - Yearly: US$24.99/year Premium subscription includes: - Version history - Sticky notes - Multiple vaults - Export and sharing (PDF, HTML, ZIP) - AI assistant Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://note.sunteq.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://note.sunteq.net/privacy
WhenNote
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WhenNote keeps important dates clear and easy to revisit. Organize meaningful events in flexible notebooks, understand how much time has passed or remains, and handle everyday date calculations in one focused app. Features: - Organize dates into separate notebooks - Record names, descriptions, start dates, and end dates - See elapsed, upcoming, and remaining time at a glance - Calculate and total date intervals - Add or subtract days, hours, and minutes - Reorder notebooks and entries to match your workflow - Optionally back up and restore through your private Google Drive app-data area - Use the app in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese Your notes are stored on your device by default. When Google Drive backup is enabled, WhenNote requests access only to its own hidden app-data areaβnot your other Drive files. No ads. No tracking. No unnecessary account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhenNote at none against Ashnote's 2. Ashnote's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ashnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WhenNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, WhenNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ashnote | WhenNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sanghoon Ahn | Hank Wang |
In-app purchases
Ashnote
- ASHnote Premium$2.991 Month
- ASHnote Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year
WhenNote
No in-app purchases









