Google Keep alternative
A private alternative to Google Keep.
No Google account. No tracking.
Google Keep helps you capture notes. Where Is It helps you capture anything important, remember where it belongs, and return to it later with full context.
Free to start. No account needed.
Different tools for different problems
What each app is actually built for
Where Is It
Memory — for things and places
Built for the physical and digital things you need to find later. Locations, links, documents, receipts, private notes — all stored privately on your device, no Google account needed.
Google Keep
Notes — for quick text and lists
Built for quick note capture, lists, and reminders that sync across your Google devices. Strong for text and tight Google integration, but location memory is not its purpose.
Honest comparison
Feature by feature
| Feature | Where Is It | Google Keep |
|---|---|---|
| Save a real-world location | Yes — one tap | No |
| Guided compass return | Live compass + distance | No |
| Proximity reminders | Yes (Plus) | No |
| Date reminders (recurring) | Daily / weekly / monthly / yearly | Basic reminders only |
| Save links, articles, social posts via share | Yes — full share sheet | Limited |
| Voice notes | Yes | No |
| Private memories (biometric lock) | Yes — built-in | No |
| No account required | Yes | Google account required |
| No tracking or analytics | Yes | Google collects data |
| Encrypted backup | Yes (Plus) | Cloud sync only |
| Works fully offline | Yes | Sync-dependent |
| Notes and text capture | Yes | Yes — core feature |
| Labels and organisation | 12 categories + search | Labels and colour coding |
| Cross-device sync | No | Yes — Google account |
| Google ecosystem integration | No | Yes |
Choose Where Is It if…
- You need to save a real-world location — parking, storage, where you left something
- You want date reminders (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) tied to a specific saved memory
- Privacy is important to you — no Google account, no tracking
- You want everything on your device, working offline
- You save links, files, receipts, and documents from other apps
- You need biometric-locked private memories
- You want an encrypted backup that only you control
Choose Google Keep if…
- You already use Google and want everything in one place
- You need notes to sync across all your devices
- You rely on Google Docs, Drive, or Assistant integrations
What people save
Things Google Keep can't help you find
Parking spot
Save it in one tap. Walk back with the live compass.
Private note
Lock sensitive memories with biometrics — invisible to anyone else.
Link or article
Share from Chrome, Instagram, or any app. Always findable.
Receipt or warranty
Attach a photo scan. Find it when the return deadline matters.
Document or passport
Scan and lock. Retrieve it when you need it without digging.
Spare key location
Remember exactly where you left something physical.
A note on privacy
Google Keep runs on your Google account. Where Is It doesn't need one.
Everything in Where Is It lives on your device by default. No account to create, no data sent to a server, no analytics SDK. Backup to Google Drive is optional — and when you do, it goes to your own account, not ours. Private memories stay locked with biometrics until you unlock them.
Ready to try it?
Save anything. Find it when it matters.
Where Is It is free to start — no account, no setup, no tracking.
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