phoneWatcher vs Upcomings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
phoneWatcher
Receive timely alerts on your smartwatch when your phone's battery level drops below a customizable threshold. Ensure you're never caught off guard by a dead phone battery again.
- Watch notifications for low phone battery
- Customizable notification threshold
- Supports all Watch complications
- Regular phone battery checks
- Avoid dead phone surprises
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Get alerted on your Watch when your phone is low on battery. Select notification threshold according to your risk tolerance. Supports all Watch complications. Just add one to your favorite Watch Face and your phone's battery will be checked regularly. Don't get surprised by a dead phone battery again.
Upcomings
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ransform the way you track and anticipate your important events with Upcomings! Whether it's a birthday, holiday, anniversary, or any special occasion, Upcomings keeps you excited and organized. Key Features: Effortless Event Management: - Add Events Easily: Create events in just a few taps. Input the date, give it a name, and you're set! - Custom Groups: Organize your events into personalized groups like Family, Friends, Work, and more, so you can quickly find what you’re looking forward to. Visual and Interactive: - Attach Photos: Make your countdowns more memorable by attaching a photo to each event. Relive the moments even before they happen! - Beautiful Countdown Timeline: Enjoy a sleek, user-friendly interface that shows you exactly how many days are left until your big day. Download Upcomings today and start counting down to your favorite moments with style and ease. Because every moment counts, let Upcomings make them unforgettable! --- Get Ready for What’s Next with Upcomings! Download now on the App Store and start making every moment matter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: phoneWatcher at 3 against Upcomings's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
phoneWatcher ships an update every 2 weeks, Upcomings fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | phoneWatcher | Upcomings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erwin Mazariegos | Jinru Dong |
In-app purchases
phoneWatcher
No in-app purchases
Upcomings
No in-app purchases
