# Watch Faces vs SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Watch Faces at 52% against SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier's 8%. Watch Faces also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 570). SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watch Faces sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Watch Faces holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch Faces has 5.7K ratings behind it against 570, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Watch Faces's written reviews are positive against 8% of SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier's.

Watch Faces ships an update every 8 days, SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch Faces | SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-watchmaker/id1213875863/reviews)** | [3.6 (570 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwatch-sync-app-and-notifier/id1610272067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 570 |
| Positive reviews | **51.8% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Watch Faces & Widgets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760043304) | [Anh Huy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609781244) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch Faces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-watchmaker/id1213875863)

Personalize your Apple Watch with a vast collection of designer watch faces and customizable complications. Create your own designs or explore thousands of options, including weather data, countdowns, and battery widgets. Unlock premium content and remove ads with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Thousands of watch faces, Design and customize watch faces, Weather data and forecasts, 1-Click Widgets (battery, WiFi), Countdown timers, Health data complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WatchMaker VIP | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WatchMaker Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly WatchMaker Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| WatchMaker VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly WatchMaker Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly WatchMaker Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly WatchMaker Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paid Watchface! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paid Watchface | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRADO Watch Faces Volume 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| WatchMaker Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Full Collection | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium for lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime WatchMaker Unlimited | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great watch faces
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of options
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Fantastic choice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Faces don't stay on watch
- 🐛 Complications don't work
- 🐛 Hands don't move
- 🐛 Not compatible with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Misleading, just static images

**Reported bugs**

- Faces don't sync properly
- App crashes frequently
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems with newer watches

**Requested features**

- More free watch faces
- Better Apple Watch support
- Ability to save/export custom faces
- Improve weather integration
- Add more customization options


### SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwatch-sync-app-and-notifier/id1610272067)

Connect your smart wearable to your iOS device via Bluetooth to track, sync, and transfer all your activity data. Save activity maps with GPS pins and monitor steps, heart rate, and distance. Premium subscription unlocks unlimited access and removes ads.

**Highlights:** Connect smart watch to smartphone, Track, sync, and transfer data, Save activity maps with GPS pins, View steps, heart rate, and distance, Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Users enjoy the app's functionality
- ⭐ Positive experience with smartwatch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment/subscription to access core features
- 🔗 Fails to connect to smartwatches reliably
- ❌ App doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 No free trial or preview before purchase
- 😤 Misleading app store listing

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing failures between phone and smartwatch
- Connection functionality disabled until subscription purchased
- Pedometer not working as expected
- Device detection not functioning
- Incompatibility with Apple Watch and other devices

**Requested features**

- Free trial or limited preview functionality
- Clear device compatibility information in app store listing
- Support for multiple smartwatch brands
- Better user instructions and setup guidance
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch Faces free?

Watch Faces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier free?

SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Watch Faces or SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier?

Watch Faces is rated higher. Watch Faces averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier averages 3.6 from 570 ratings.

### Do Watch Faces or SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier have ads?

Watch Faces shows ads; SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Watch Faces or SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier?

Watch Faces ships an update every 8 days, and SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier every 2 weeks. Most recently, Watch Faces was updated on October 23, 2026 and SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*