# Shortnotes vs WristNotes

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortnotes | WristNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortnotes-quick-reference/id1234591621/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristnotes-watch-pdf-reader/id6756894151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilya Gorodnyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137082233) | [PEMAC Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851571994) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortnotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortnotes-quick-reference/id1234591621)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shortnotes Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### WristNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristnotes-watch-pdf-reader/id6756894151)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial | $34.99 | per year |


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