SnapNote vs When
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SnapNote
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Turn photos into notes you can use. SnapNote organizes receipts, tables, meeting notes, study materials, and everyday documents into readable, editable, searchable notes. After downloading and activating a local model, text recognition, organization, and Ask Notes run on your device. No app account or cloud AI API is required. From photos to notes Capture pages with the camera or import images from your photo library. Review, crop, and rotate pages, then choose a document type or template. Keep the original images, OCR text, and organized result together so you can check and edit the output. Ask your own documents Select saved notes to summarize key points, compare information, or create action lists. Source references help you return to the relevant note and verify the answer. Preview, save, and share generated Markdown and CSV files within the app. Organize your way Manage your library with document types, tags, favorites, and search. Use built-in templates for common tasks, or define your own structure and instructions with custom templates. Export note results in multiple formats for further editing or archiving. Made for iPhone Duo Browse a list and its details side by side on the inner display. Split views cover Notes, Ask Notes, Generated Files, Templates, and Settings. The outer display and standard iPhones retain a comfortable single-column experience. On-device processing and privacy Photos, recognized text, and notes are processed and stored on your device rather than sent to our document-processing servers. Initial model setup and model updates require an internet connection and sufficient storage. Once a model is ready, core features can work offline. AI output may contain mistakes; check it against the original material. Free and Pro Basic recognition, note management, and the basic model are free, with no per-use processing charge. Optional auto-renewable SnapNote Pro subscriptions unlock advanced models, multi-page batch recognition, PDF import, custom templates, and CSV export from Ask Notes. Monthly and annual plans are available. Prices, features, and availability are shown in the app's purchase screen. Apple handles payment; manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Support: https://snapnote.bitanoworks.com/en/support Privacy Policy: https://snapnote.bitanoworks.com/en/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
When
This app helps you remember important dates and track recurring tasks. It offers timeline views for upcoming events and 'last time' tracking for past activities. Organize items with categories, add notes, and use widgets for quick access.
- Timeline view for upcoming events
- Track recurring tasks
- Expiry and renewal date tracking
- Birthday and anniversary reminders
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Organize with categories and icons
- Add notes and attachments
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When did you last do it? When: Then & Next helps you remember the dates that are easy to forget โ when you last changed the water filter, when your passport expires, when your next dentist visit is due, or when an important birthday is coming up. Everything is organized around two simple views: TIMELINE See what's coming next. Upcoming tasks, expirations and important occasions appear together in one clear timeline. LAST TIME See how long it's been since you last did something โ whether that's getting a haircut, servicing the air conditioner, cleaning your camera sensor or changing a password. TRACK IT YOUR WAY Repeat Track things you do more than once. Simply remember when you last did something, or add a schedule if you want to know when it's due again. Expiry Keep track of passports, visas, insurance, warranties, deadlines and anything else with an expiration or renewal date. Occasion Remember birthdays, anniversaries and other important yearly dates, with age and anniversary tracking where applicable. WIDGETS Keep important dates and tasks visible without opening the app. - Home Screen widgets for upcoming events and things you've done before - Lock Screen widgets for the things you want to keep an eye on throughout the day FEATURES - See exactly how long ago something happened - See what's coming up in one timeline - Track recurring tasks with or without a schedule - Track expirations and renewal dates - Remember birthdays and anniversaries - Set reminders before important dates - Keep a history of recurring activities - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Organize items with categories and icons - Add notes and attachments - Multiple accent themes - Light and dark mode No complicated calendars. No streaks. No gamification. Just the answer to a simple question: When? FREE OR PRO When Free - Track up to 5 items - Repeat, Expiry and Occasion items - Basic reminders - Timeline and Last Time views - Default When theme When Pro - Unlimited items - Full history - Multiple and custom reminders - Home Screen widgets - Lock Screen widgets - Notes and attachments - Custom categories - All color themes - Access to future Pro features Upgrade with a monthly or yearly subscription, or unlock When Pro with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Terms: https://when-mauve.vercel.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: When at every 4 days against SnapNote's fortnightly. When also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SnapNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and When sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SnapNote ships an update fortnightly, When every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SnapNote | When |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๆฃฎ ๆด | Andras Varga |
In-app purchases
SnapNote
- SnapNote Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- SnapNote Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
When
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
- When Pro Lifetime$19.99









