WatchChat 2 vs WatchApp+ for Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WatchChat 2
Communicate seamlessly from your wrist with this app designed for smartwatches. Send messages, voice notes, and view media directly from your watch, offering multiple input methods for convenience.
- View and reply to chats and groups
- Send and receive voice notes
- Customizable keyboards
- Watch videos and view images
- Customize font size and quick replies
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Stay connected from your wrist! Chat, send voice messages, view photos and videos, and reply using dictation, keyboards, or scribble - right on your Apple Watch! - View and reply to all chats and groups - Send and receive voice notes - Use customizable keyboards (QWERTY, QWERTZ, AZERTY, and more) - Watch videos, view HD images and statuses - Customize font size and quick replies Free to use forever, with optional upgrades for Contacts and Status. Private by design - WatchChat collects no personal data. Trusted by 100,000+ users since 2017. Got feedback or feature ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WatchApp+ for Watch
Send and receive WhatsApp messages directly from your Apple Watch. Access chat histories, send messages with a virtual keyboard, and utilize quick replies. View media in HD and stay connected on the go.
- Access all chat histories
- Send messages with virtual keyboard
- Set quick replies
- View HD pictures and videos
- Send and listen to voice messages
- View stickers and profile pictures
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Want to receive and send messages from your Apple Watch for WhatsApp? WatchApp+ is fastest and well designed WhatsApp app for Apple Watch. With just a few taps on your wrist, you can send and receive messages, view notifications, and access your most important conversations. WatchApp+ is fast, lightweight, and easy to use, making it the perfect companion for your busy lifestyle. Whether you're running errands, working out, or just want to stay in touch without reaching for your phone, our app has you covered. MAIN FEATURES • Access all chat histories, groups included! • Send messages back using Virtual Keyboard. • Set quick replies list. • See pictures in HD. • See videos in HD. • View profile pictures. • Send voice messages. • Listen to voice messages. • See stickers. • Dual WhatsApp for iPad • Carefully designed just for you. • Much more new features coming every month! • Designed for your privacy. None of your data is being collected. Don't miss out on the convenience and ease of staying connected with our WhatsApp Apple Watch app. Download it now and take control of your messaging! For any questions please contact: support@chatapp.watch Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
WatchChat 2 and WatchApp+ for Watch both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of WatchChat 2's written reviews are positive against 47% of WatchApp+ for Watch's. WatchChat 2 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. WatchChat 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and WatchApp+ for Watch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WatchChat 2 against 4.7 for WatchApp+ for Watch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of WatchChat 2's written reviews are positive against 47% of WatchApp+ for Watch's.
WatchChat 2 ships an update fortnightly, WatchApp+ for Watch weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WatchChat 2 | WatchApp+ for Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.5K ratings) | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews — better | 47.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.5K | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XAN Software GmbH & Co. KG | Jennifer Kirby |
Customer experience
WatchChat 2
WatchApp+ for Watch
User reviews
WatchChat 2
From 7.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 💯 Excellent app
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🤖 Seamless integration with WhatsApp
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Requires phone to be nearby
- 🔒 Limitations due to WhatsApp restrictions
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
WatchApp+ for Watch
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless functionality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Security features
- 🥰 Convenient for Apple Watch users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🤖 Unreliable app performance
Bugs and requests
WatchChat 2
Reported bugs
2 issues- Syncing issues with multi-device WhatsApp beta
- Inconsistent message loading and updating
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for WhatsApp calls
- Improve standalone functionality without phone
- Implement native Apple Watch keyboard
- Allow deleting chat messages
WatchApp+ for Watch
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant 'connecting' state
- Inability to send/receive messages
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates
- Unresponsive customer support
Requested features
4 requests- Call and voice message support
- Improved background sync and notifications
- Customizable app interface
- Better integration with native Apple Watch features
In-app purchases
WatchChat 2
- Support WatchChat Development3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Year
- WatchChat Premium3 Days trial$6.951 Year
- Promotional Offer$14.95
- WatchChat Premium$14.95
- WatchChat Premium$17.95
WatchApp+ for Watch
- WatchApp+ PRO$1.991 Month
- WatchApp Premium$6.496 Months
- WatchApp+ PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- WatchApp+ PRO$24.99
- WatchApp+ PRO Lifetime$29.99
