Shortnotes vs WristNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Shortnotes ships an update monthly, WristNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shortnotes | WristNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ilya Gorodnyanskiy | PEMAC Studio |
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In-app purchases
Shortnotes
- Shortnotes Pro$3.99
WristNotes
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
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- Yearly Trial3 Days trial$34.991 Year
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