# Notes for Watch — All your notes, on your wrist.

> Manage notes on Apple Watch, import from iOS, create by dictation, offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick Balestra.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-watch/id973679652 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick Balestra](https://appshunter.io/developer/968170570)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 520 App Store ratings · 113 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2015-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-watch/id973679652/reviews.md

## What is Notes for Watch?

How many times did you have to take out your iPhone from your pocket only to check a simple note? This will never be a problem again with Notes for Watch.

- Import notes from the official Notes app or just paste them in the app.
- Immediately transfer notes to your Apple Watch app. Read them even offline.
- Create and delete notes from your Apple Watch by dictating the content.
- No need to always come up with a note's title, it's optional so you can create notes as quickly as possible on the go.
- Uses your device default font size preference for an optimal reading experience.
- Ask Siri to show, create or append your NotesWatch notes.
- Localized in 8 languages.
- Supports iOS 11 and watchOS 4.

We're always listening to your feedback. Just get in touch with us from the settings section of the app and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

## Key features

- Import notes from iOS
- Create and delete notes on Apple Watch
- Offline note access
- Dictate note content
- Optional note titles
- Siri integration

## What do users think of Notes for Watch?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Handy for quick notes
- 💡 Useful for Apple Watch

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Limited functionality
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notes not syncing between devices
- Dictation not working on Apple Watch
- App crashing or freezing
- Inconsistent behavior when adding or editing notes

**Most requested features**

- Improved sync between iPhone and Apple Watch
- More customization options
- Support for checklists and advanced note-taking features
- Better interface and controls on Apple Watch

## Recent user reviews (10 of 113)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-watch/id973679652/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Notes

*2025-07-31*

Very cool feature just wish it was easier to connect to iwatch

### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas

*2025-06-25, version 4.0.2*

Ne charge pas dans la Apple Watch

### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas

*2024-11-09, version 4.0.2*

Ne charge pas dans la Apple Watch

### 1/5 — Entries not showing on apple watch

*2024-10-31, version 4.0.2*

Notes are not updating. I have 10 entries but only the first one shows on apple watch

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2023-06-24, version 4.0.2*

Don’t waste your money, you cannot make a note from your watch,  this app is solely dependent on your phone. I want my $2 back!

### 1/5 — Notres for Watch

*2023-04-03, version 4.0.2*

Seriosly. Do not waste your money. This is the first purchased app that I found worthless. This should not be offered in the App Store. Bad for Apple.

### 3/5 — Good app one problem

*2022-12-28*

Works well with my ultra watch. One problem: it doesn’t fit on the screen and the dictation microphone icon is only half displayed so it’s not easy to select.

### 5/5 — Notes

*2022-09-20*

Very cool feature just wish it was easier to connect to iwatch

### 1/5 — Will not work on my Apple Watch

*2022-03-12, version 4.0.2*

Apple Watch series 7 will not size to screen.

### 5/5 — Easy integration with Apple Watch

*2022-02-19, version 4.0.2*

Love it!

## Frequently asked questions about Notes for Watch

### What does Notes for Watch do?

Notes for Watch allows you to access and manage your notes directly from your Apple Watch. You can import notes from the official iOS Notes app or paste them in, and then read them on your watch even when offline. It also enables you to create and delete notes using dictation on your watch.

### How can I get my notes onto my Apple Watch?

You can import notes from your iPhone's official Notes app directly into Notes for Watch. Alternatively, you can paste notes into the app on your iPhone. Once imported, the notes are immediately transferred to your Apple Watch app for easy access.

### Is Notes for Watch free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What are the compatibility requirements for Notes for Watch?

The app supports iOS 11 and watchOS 4. This means you will need an iPhone running iOS 11 or later and an Apple Watch running watchOS 4 or later to use all of its features.

### Can I create new notes using my voice with this app?

Absolutely. You can create and delete notes directly from your Apple Watch by dictating the content. This feature allows for quick note-taking on the go without needing to type.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.2 — 2018-01-10

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Fix bug on iPhone X preventing some users to write notes correctly.

### 4.0.1 — 2017-09-28

- Fixed dictation on Apple Watch app.

### 4.0 — 2017-09-25

Version 4.0 is finally here. Discover now what's new!

- The notes are now transferred between the iPhone and Apple Watch much faster than before. When saving or deleting a note, keep the Apple Watch app open for immediate synchronization.
- Removed the possibility to customize the font size. Instead, the default font size specified in the Settings app of your iPhone or the Watch app are used.
- Swipe left on a note's row to delete it or swipe left to set it as glance.
- Completely redesigned Apple Watch app. You can now scroll notes horizontally for faster access.
- Add Siri support so that now you can create, append content and search notes via Siri. Here are a few examples of what you can ask Siri: "Create a note saying apple, milk and chocolate on NotesWatch", "Add orange to my note called Shopping List on NotesWatch", "Show me all my notes on NotesWatch". 
- Improve localization in all languages.
- You can now easily search notes by their content.
- You can search notes directly in Spotlight. Type the part of the note's title or content and tap on it to open it in NotesWatch.
- Add support for iOS 11 and watchOS 4, as well as iPhone X.

We would really appreciate if you could try out the new update and leave a positive review in the App Store. 
Thank you for your support.

### 2.0.2 — 2017-06-17

Bug fixes and improvements for iOS 10.

Please let us know which new features and improvements you would like to see in a possible future iOS 11 update. 
Send us an email from the Settings in the app!

### 2.0.1 — 2015-11-20

- Fixed crash when importing a note containing specific characters.
- Stability improvements.

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