Comparison

Shortnotes vs WristNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shortnotes

Capture and organize small pieces of information like codes, names, or license plates. Access your quick references across all your Apple devices, with options to add tags, photos, and even import notes from your desktop.

Highlights
  • Simple note adding and deleting
  • Attach images to notes
  • Speech input for notes
  • Organize notes in folders
  • Filter notes by tags
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Today Widget and Apple Watch support
Features
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Shortnotes is perfect for all the little stuff that is not a "real" note. Your colleague's name, license plate, codes, room numbers, medicine names etc. Just put them down in one place and access them on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Organize your notes in folders, attach tags and photos. View your favorite notes in the Today Widget. For pupils and students: now it's possible to prepare also large notes on your desktop computer and import them later in Shortnotes! Good luck ;-) Features: - Simple adding and deleting notes - Attaching images to the notes - Text formatting options - Create notes using speech input - Export as text file (.rtf) - Organize your short notes in folders - Changing the sort order of the notes - Favorites view - Filter notes by tags - Favorite notes are displayed in the App Widget (Today Extension) - iCloud-synchronisation. All of your notes are automatically synchronised between your devices like iPhone, iPad or Mac using iCLoud. Shortnotes Pro: - Import of the text files (.txt .rtf) - Favorite notes are displayed on your Apple Watch - Your purchase will help support the ongoing development of Shortnotes!

About

WristNotes

View, manage, and listen to documents directly from your wrist. Supports various file types, offers AI-powered summaries, and includes privacy features like incognito and panic modes. Organize files for offline access and record voice notes.

Highlights
  • Universal file support (PDF, DOCX, Excel, Images)
  • AI-powered document summaries
  • Incognito and Panic modes for privacy
  • Offline file access on Apple Watch
  • Voice note recording and syncing
  • Digital Crown scrolling
Features
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Turn your Apple Watch into a powerful document reader and study aid. WristNotes allows you to view, manage, and listen to your documents right from your wrist. Whether you are reviewing notes for a class, checking an invoice on the go, or summarizing long reports, WristNotes makes it effortless. TOP FEATURES: - Universal File Support: Don't limit yourself to just text. We support PDF, DOCX (Word), TXT, Excel Sheets, and Images. Your formatting stays intact. - AI-Powered Summaries: Short on time? Let our advanced AI algorithms condense long documents into bite-sized summaries. Get the key facts instantly on your watch face. - Incognito Mode (Privacy Protection): Need to view sensitive notes discreetly? - Dark Mode: Low-light text for subtle viewing. - Panic Button: Tap to instantly hide your content and switch to a clock face. - Digital Crown Scroll: Navigate documents without touching the screen. - Fast Transfer: Send files from your iPhone to your Apple Watch in seconds. Organize them into folders for easy access offline—no internet required on the watch! - Voice Notes & Recorder: Record lectures or quick thoughts directly on your watch and have them synced back to your phone. PERFECT FOR: Students: Review study guides, flashcards, and formulas right before the exam. Professionals: Check agendas, talking points, or spreadsheets during meetings. Everyone: Keep tickets, IDs, and grocery lists handy without pulling out your phone. Download WristNotes today and upgrade your wrist productivity! Terms of Service: https://pemac.info/tos Privacy Policy: https://pemac.info/privacy Contact us through the contact forms in the links above.

Screenshots

Shortnotes4 screens
WristNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WristNotes at 5.0 against Shortnotes's 4.1. WristNotes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Shortnotes's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shortnotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WristNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WristNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Shortnotes's written reviews are positive against 50% of WristNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shortnotes ships an update monthly, WristNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shortnotes versus WristNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortnotesWristNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (12 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.618.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya GorodnyanskiyPEMAC Studio

Customer experience

Shortnotes

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative42.9%

WristNotes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shortnotes

One-time1
  • Shortnotes Pro$3.99
4 purchases

WristNotes

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Trial3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Shortnotes free?
Shortnotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WristNotes free?
WristNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shortnotes or WristNotes?
WristNotes is rated higher. Shortnotes averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while WristNotes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Shortnotes or WristNotes have ads?
Neither Shortnotes nor WristNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shortnotes or WristNotes?
Shortnotes ships an update monthly, and WristNotes weekly. Most recently, Shortnotes was updated on September 23, 2026 and WristNotes on September 19, 2026.

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