# Watchlets

> Displays custom JSON data on Apple Watch via URL. (iPhone/iPad app by Keaton Taylor.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchlets/id990920055 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Keaton Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/990920054)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.3 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchlets/id990920055/reviews.md

## What is Watchlets?

Watchlets displays user-selected data on Apple Watch; add watchlets to display RSS feed items, stock data, or even your shopping list. All you need is a properly formatted JSON object with a "text" key and a matching value containing your data. Add the URL of the JSON resource on your phone, and your Watchlets app will display the returned JSON object on a watchlet page.

## Key features

- Display RSS feed items
- Show stock data
- Add shopping lists
- Use custom JSON objects
- Add URL of JSON resource

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchlets/id990920055/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very cool

*2015-11-05*

Would love to see support for some input methods like buttons and number boxes though

### 5/5 — Can't wait for the update!

*2015-09-22*

This app is great and has some really cool features. But I know that the developer is working on some new features for watchOS 2!

### 5/5 — This app is great.

*2015-08-21*

As a developer, there are some metrics that I always want to keep an eye on. I was going to create an Apple Watch app to handle this for me, but with Watchlets, I don’t have to. It’s a great way for someone technical to get whatever information they’d like on their Watch, without having to keep up with the changing Apple SDKs, rebuilding their app when Apple makes breaking changes.

### 5/5 — Works like a charm!!

*2015-06-18*

Had my first feed implemented in just a few minutes.  If you have a web server, you can easily create custom data feeds to be displayed on your Apple watch.
Developer support by quickly answering questions earns an A+ rating in my opinion.

### 5/5 — Nice app!

*2015-05-22*

I wanted a way to have access to information about my server status and was quickly able to create a JSON output that this app could use. Works great!

## Frequently asked questions about Watchlets

### What data can Watchlets display on Apple Watch?

Watchlets can display user-selected data such as RSS feed items, stock data, or shopping lists. The data must be provided in a properly formatted JSON object with a 'text' key and a matching value.

### How does Watchlets get data to display?

You add the URL of a JSON resource on your phone to the Watchlets app. The app then displays the returned JSON object on a watchlet page on your Apple Watch.

### Is Watchlets free to use?

Yes, Watchlets is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this application.

### What devices is Watchlets compatible with?

Watchlets is designed for Apple Watch and requires a compatible iPhone or iPod to set up and manage data sources.

### What is the age rating for Watchlets?

Watchlets has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically assigned based on content that may not be suitable for younger users.

### How often is Watchlets updated?

The latest version of Watchlets is 1.2, which was released on July 9, 2015. The app was initially released on May 27, 2015.

### What is the user sentiment for Watchlets?

Watchlets has a high user rating of 4.7 stars from 3 ratings, indicating positive user sentiment among its current user base.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2015-07-09

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

Various bug fixes and optimizations. 

Added support for Glances! The glance will show data for your first object in your JSON array.

### 1.1 — 2015-06-16

Fixed an issue were a URL with a port number would be marked as invalid.

### 1.0 — 2015-05-22

No release notes.

## More apps by Keaton Taylor

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