# PhoneBattery — Your battery, on your wrist

> Displays iPhone battery level on Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcel Voss.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonebattery/id1009278300 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcel Voss](https://appshunter.io/developer/707185887)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 381 App Store ratings · 154 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2015-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonebattery/id1009278300/reviews.md

## What is PhoneBattery?

PhoneBattery is the tiny little app that solves a surprisingly annoying problem
How much battery is left on your iPhone? And why do you need to dig it out of your pocket every time just to find out?

With PhoneBattery, you can simply glance at your Apple Watch and boom — mystery solved.

Perfect for:
• Workouts where your phone is buried somewhere in a sweaty pocket
• Busy commutes with too many bags and not enough hands
• Couch-days where the phone is just a little too far away

No magic. No fuss. Just your iPhone battery, right where it should be: on your wrist.

FEATURES
• Smart battery notifications (never get caught at 2 percent again)
• Clean and simple interface (nothing extra, no clutter)
• Lots of Apple Watch complications
• Alternative app icons (because vibes matter)
• Free, no ads, and made by one indie developer
• Optional tips if you want to support future features

Need help or want to say hi?
help@marcelvoss.com

## Key features

- iPhone battery level on Apple Watch
- Smart battery notifications
- Apple Watch complications
- Alternative app icons
- Clean and simple interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of PhoneBattery?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚡ Quick access to iPhone battery status from Apple Watch
- 🎯 Does exactly what it advertises
- 💰 Free app with no in-app purchases
- 🎨 Pleasant and elegant design
- 📱 Convenient for monitoring phone charging remotely

**Cons**

- 🐛 App frequently stops working or becomes non-functional
- 🐛 Complication feature doesn't load data properly
- 🐛 Battery percentage displays incorrectly or shows blank screens
- ⚠️ Lacks compatibility with newer iOS and watchOS versions
- ⚠️ Poor customer support and slow response times
- ⚠️ Requires frequent app restarts and reinstallation
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across different Apple Watch models
- 🔔 Notifications don't work reliably

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Complication shows skeleton loading screen but never loads data
- App displays blank battery icon with no charge information
- Battery percentage shows incorrect values
- App only works if opened on phone first
- Incompatible with watchOS 7 and iOS 14+
- Circular display setting doesn't apply
- Low battery notifications never trigger
- App crashes or fails to display on Apple Watch
- Settings changes don't persist (e.g., round to long battery display)
- Inconsistent functionality across Watch Series 3, 5, 6 models

**Most requested features**

- Add working complication for watch face integration
- Support for circular battery indicator display
- Sound notifications for low battery alerts
- Display phone signal strength information
- Show Bluetooth headphone battery percentage
- Change Apple Watch app icon customization
- Battery health information display
- Regular app updates for current OS compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 154)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonebattery/id1009278300/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Has a complication displaying iPhone battery level...

*2026-06-30, version 4.1.1*

... and that's exactly what my Apple Watch was missing!  Thank you!

### 5/5 — İdeal

*2026-02-09, version 4.1.1*

Telefon şarj durumunu saatte göstermek için indirdim. Bazen %1 hata payı olabiliyor ama normal. Görevini yerine getiriyor

### 5/5 — extremely useful and reliable

*2026-01-16, version 4.1.0*

you must have this app. it’s a game changer. it just works.

### 5/5 — Simple but clever

*2026-01-16, version 4.1.0*

Cooles Tool, dass im Widget und Smart Stack den Akku-Status des iPhones anzeigt. Genau dafür ausreichend. Prima Support, schnelle Fehlerbehebung insofern für neue Anregungen. Gerne 5 Sterne dafür.

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-01-04, version 4.0.1*

Awesome

### 3/5 — Complications not showing data

*2025-11-09, version 3.2*

Any form of complications on my watch does not load battery data and only shows skeleton screen that the data is about to load but never loads.
I am only able to see my iPhone’s battery status by opening the app.

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-10-26, version 3.2*

Give it a try !

### 5/5 — Accurate every time

*2023-09-10, version 3.1.1*

This is the missing part of the batteries widget. You can now monitor your iPhones battery charge status from your Apple Watch. Tells you the current amount of power left and wether the battery is being charged. A simple app that really works.

### 5/5 — Tut was es soll

*2023-07-13, version 3.1.1*

Wer’s braucht der hat’s

### 1/5 — Problem?

*2023-07-03, version 3.1.1*

Not working so far

## Frequently asked questions about PhoneBattery

### What does PhoneBattery do?

PhoneBattery is a utility app designed to display your iPhone's current battery percentage directly on your Apple Watch. It aims to eliminate the need to constantly pull out your phone to check its battery status, offering a convenient glanceable solution.

### What are the key features of PhoneBattery?

Key features include displaying your iPhone's battery level on your Apple Watch, smart battery notifications to alert you before your battery gets critically low, and various Apple Watch complications for quick access. It also offers alternative app icons and a clean, uncluttered interface.

### Is PhoneBattery free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use, with no advertisements. There are optional in-app purchases available in the form of tips, which help support the developer and future feature development.

### What devices is PhoneBattery compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone users who also own an Apple Watch. You will need both an iPhone and an Apple Watch to utilize the core functionality of displaying your phone's battery level on your wrist.

### When would I use PhoneBattery?

This app is ideal for situations where accessing your phone is inconvenient, such as during workouts with your phone in a pocket, busy commutes with multiple items, or when your phone is just out of reach on the couch. It provides instant battery information without needing to interact with your phone.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.1 — 2026-01-16

This update brings a set of improvements and fixes.

- A new Watch Diagnostics screen helps you understand connection and sync status with your Apple Watch
- A refreshed home screen with cleaner and more consistent icons
- Fixed an issue that prevented watchOS complications from updating correctly
- Added a new option to export logs from the Help menu so you can share details when reporting problems

If you enjoy PhoneBattery, a review in the App Store helps a lot and keeps development going. Thank you for your support!

### 4.1.0 — 2026-01-15

This update brings a set of improvements and fixes.

- A new Watch Diagnostics screen helps you understand connection and sync status with your Apple Watch
- A refreshed home screen with cleaner and more consistent icons
- Fixed an issue that prevented watchOS complications from updating correctly
- Added a new option to export logs from the Help menu so you can share details when reporting problems

If you enjoy PhoneBattery, a review in the App Store helps a lot and keeps development going. Thank you for your support!

### 4.0.1 — 2025-12-02

PhoneBattery has been thoroughly updated for iOS 26 and watchOS 26, including support for the new Liquid Glass system design. The app is now also available in Spanish, Italian, French, and Simplified Chinese. Home Screen app icons now fully support the new customization options. I’ve also fixed a few bugs and improved overall stability.

Enjoy the update — and have a wonderful Christmas season!

– Marcel

### 4.0.0 — 2025-12-01

PhoneBattery has been thoroughly updated for iOS 26 and watchOS 26, including support for the new Liquid Glass system design. The app is now also available in Spanish, Italian, French, and Simplified Chinese. Home Screen app icons now fully support the new customization options. I’ve also fixed a few bugs and improved overall stability.

Enjoy the update — and have a wonderful Christmas season!

– Marcel

### 3.2 — 2025-06-06

- This update includes minor fixes and stability improvements.

Also new:
I just released a new app! Dreams is a cheerful, pressure-free savings app that helps you stay motivated and reach your personal goals.
Available now on the App Store — search “Dreams” or find it within the PhoneBattery app.

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All apps by Marcel Voss: https://appshunter.io/developer/707185887

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