Bulbes vs What
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bulbes
This app helps you catalog all the light bulbs in your home, organizing them by room and type. Avoid the frustration of buying the wrong bulbs by keeping a detailed record of what you need for each fixture.
- Catalog light bulbs
- Organize by room
- Record bulb types
- Track socket compatibility
- Easy to use interface
- User feedback welcome
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So you come to Home Depot, go to the lighting department and frown at the shelves trying to recall what type of light bulb and for which socket you need to buy instead of the dead one that you threw away in the morning. After some unnerving strolling along the shelves and purchasing several types of bulbs, you come home to find out that you got the bulb and socket types right, but the light itself isn’t exactly what you need and the thing sticks out too much, and it makes you MAD… Sounds familiar? Given the diversity of lighting devices in an average household and the creativity of manufacturers, this problem becomes increasingly serious, since it’s absolutely impossible to memorize the locations and types of all light bulbs in a house. We want to confess – we had the same problems, which is why we decided to make this app that saves tons of money and nerve cells. Bulbes is a database of light bulbs that will help you catalog all of them in your apartment or house. Break your home into rooms, create devices or objects – do whatever you want to make light bulb selection and replacement convenient and stress-free. The main thing is that the app is so easy to use that you simply cannot get lost in it. As usual, we welcome and appreciate our users’ feedback regarding improvements, so please feel free to contact us.
What
This app helps you manage recurring tasks that aren't part of your daily routine. It offers flexible scheduling options, tracks your completion reliability, and provides timely reminders so you don't forget important but non-urgent items.
- Flexible and calendar-specific scheduling
- On-time completion rate tracking
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- iCloud synchronization
- Daily overview notifications
- Siri Shortcuts integration
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NOT EVERY TASK IS URGENT. Some things can wait — but shouldn't be forgotten. Changing bed sheets, renewing your passport, checking food expiry dates, calling your parents. They're not on your daily to-do list, but they still need to happen. What-Else tracks them so you don't have to think about them — until it's time. It's the to-do list for everything else. THE CONCEPT • Flexible Intervals Real life isn't a calendar. With "Smart Intervals" (e.g., Every 2 weeks), the next due date only sets after you actually complete the task. No stress if you're a day late—the schedule adjusts to you. • Precision When Needed Need strict dates? You can also schedule tasks for specific days (e.g., "Every Tuesday" or "1st of the month"). Or combine both—flexible intervals with calendar-specific dates in a single task. • Track Reliability with On-Time Rate Unlike apps that just show checkmarks, What-Else tracks whether you completed tasks on-time or late. See which routines you're great at and which need interval adjustments based on YOUR patterns, not guesswork. KEY FEATURES • Dual Scheduling: Combine flexible intervals with calendar-specific dates in one task (e.g., "Every 5 days" + "Every Tuesday"). Most apps force you to choose one approach—What-Else gives you both • On-Time Rate Tracking: See completion reliability percentages for each task, not just checkmarks. Identify patterns and adjust intervals based on real data • Widgets: See your task status directly on your Home Screen or Lock Screen • iCloud Sync: Seamlessly syncs between devices. No account required • Daily Overview Notifications: Get a summary of what's due today • Native Design: Built with SwiftUI for a smooth experience with Dark Mode and Haptic Feedback • iPad and Apple Watch Support • Siri Shortcuts: Automate your routines with voice commands PERFECT FOR • Household: Changing bed sheets, watering plants, deep cleaning the bathroom • Maintenance: Descaling the coffee machine, backing up photos, digital cleanup • Health: Replacing toothbrush, taking vitamins, washing hairbrushes • Life Admin: Renewing your passport, checking food expiry dates, annual subscriptions • Social: Calling parents, reaching out to old friends and so much more ... WHAT-ELSE PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Unlimited Tasks • Advanced Analytics: On-Time Rate trends, completion patterns, and historical context. Each completion records the interval at that time—providing true historical analysis when you adjust task schedules over time. • Premium Icons (90+ Symbols) • Timeline Navigation • Support for indie development PRIVACY FIRST • No Account Required. • No User Tracking. • Data stays on your device and private iCloud. Download What-Else today and never forget the small stuff again. Terms of Use: https://github.com/NateDevJ/what-else-legal/blob/main/terms-of-service.md Privacy Policy: https://github.com/NateDevJ/what-else-legal/blob/main/privacy-policy.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bulbes at 5.0 against What's 4.5. Bulbes also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (82% vs 67%). What's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bulbes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and What sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bulbes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Bulbes's written reviews are positive against 67% of What's.
Bulbes ships an update every 3 months, What weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bulbes | What |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LLC Sport Star Management | Janosch Zips |
Customer experience
Bulbes
What
In-app purchases
Bulbes
- Remove restrictions$1.99
- Remove restrictions for all objects$2.99
What
- What-Else Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- What-Else Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- What-Else Pro Lifetime$22.99









