Hindsight vs When Did?
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hindsight
Track the time elapsed since significant life events, from daily habits to major milestones. Gain insights into your routines, set reminders, and visualize your progress. Your data is private and synced across devices.
- Privacy-focused, no account needed
- Swipe to track events
- Customizable time-based alerts
- Habit statistics and histogram
- Add notes for context
- iCloud sync across devices
- Data export/import
- Apple Watch companion app
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Hindsight: Time, Tracked and Visualized Rediscover the past and optimize your future with Hindsight. This intuitive app keeps you informed about the time that has elapsed since life's events. Whether they're daily routines or once-in-a-lifetime milestones, Hindsight puts the answers to "How long has it been?" right at your fingertips. ** Make Every Moment Count ** With Hindsight, you don't just record events—you gain insights. Track the frequency of your habits, remind yourself of milestones, and break free from unwanted patterns. It's not just about counting time; it's about making time count. Features: * Privacy First: No accounts or sign-in required! Your data is securely stored in your iCloud account. * Swipe to Track: Capture every event with a swipe and revisit them in a detailed timeline. * Alerts: Set customizable notifications based on time intervals to stay on top of your activities. * Deep Insights: Delve into your habits with stats and a histogram view. * Notes for Context: Attach notes to each occurrence for context and memories. * Sync Across Devices: Keep your data in sync across all your devices with iCloud. * Data Export/Import: Enjoy the freedom to export your history to CSV for deeper analysis or sharing. * Watch Companion: Manage your events with a full-featured Apple Watch app. * Widget Convenience: Access quick updates from your home screen and lock screen widgets. * Siri and Shortcuts: Use Siri and Shortcuts to get event info or add occurrences Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
When Did?
Effortlessly track the last time you performed any desired activity. Customize your activity list with unique colors and icons, and use timestamps to know exactly when each task was last completed, bringing order to forgetfulness.
- Track last performed activities
- Customizable activity list
- Color-coded entries
- Icon selection for activities
- Timestamp logging
- Simple and intuitive interface
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In the vast and wondrous world of mobile applications, there is one that stands out from the rest. It is an app of great simplicity, yet with a profound purpose that is sure to make life easier for all who use it. Behold, dear user, the "When Did?" app! With this app, you can effortlessly keep track of the last time you performed any activity you desire, no matter how big or small. When was the last time you watered your plants? When did you last take your vitamins? Would you swear that you called your mom 42 times last month? You can customize your activity list with a rainbow of colors and a dazzling array of icons, so that each one is as unique and vibrant as the activity it represents. And with the magic of timestamps, you'll always know exactly when you last did each one, saving you from the chaos of uncertainty and forgetfulness. So whether you're a busy professional, a forgetful student, or simply a petty spouse who wants to keep score, "When Did?" is here to help. Download it now and join the ranks of the organized, the efficient, and the impeccably timed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hindsight at Free against When Did?'s $0.99. Hindsight also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). When Did?'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Hindsight is free to download; When Did? costs $0.99 up front. Hindsight sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. When Did? asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hindsight holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hindsight has 397 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Hindsight's written reviews are positive against 67% of When Did?'s.
Hindsight ships an update weekly, When Did? every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hindsight | When Did? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (397 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 397 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rogue Signal Inc. (Apps) | Jimmy Bosse |
Customer experience
Hindsight
When Did?
Bugs and requests
Hindsight
Reported bugs
14 issues- Overdue events no longer show a red bell icon
- Send feedback does not work
- The new UI is dark and boring
- It's a pain to switch between categories
- The new UI is more difficult and less pleasing to use
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- The new UI is more difficult and less pleasing to use
- The new UI is more difficult and less pleasing to use
- The new UI is more difficult and less pleasing to use
- The new product update is very bad
- The new product update is very bad
- Lost all my data with the update
- Lost all my data with the update
- Lost all my data with the update
- App crashes and I lost all my data
Requested features
3 requests- Could you allow user to pick category colors?
- Want to add events that haven't happened yet
- It would be nice if you could add a photo to an instance
When Did?
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hindsight
- Monthly Support$0.991 Month
- Yearly Support$9.991 Year
- Candy Tip$0.99
- Coffee Tip$2.99
- Pizza Tip$5.99
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- Ramen Tip$9.99
When Did?
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hindsight free?
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