BoardWatch vs UPC Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BoardWatch
Quickly add small, temporary, or permanent notes directly from your wrist. Ideal for reminders like parking spots or flight numbers, this app simplifies note-taking without needing your phone.
- Add fast and small notes
- Permanent and temporary notes
- Temporary notes auto-delete
- Use Apple Watch dictation
- Send notes to complications
- Delete notes with long tap
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A blackboard for your watch. This app allows to add fast and small notes to the watch: the seat on a train wagon, place where the car is parked or the number of your flight. The purpose of the application is simplify to the minimum the task of enter the reminder. You don't need to take the phone, is all over the Apple Watch. The note is entered using Apple Watch dictation feature. You can add permanent notes or temporary notes. A temporary note is deleted automatically after 12 hours. You can view detailed content of a note when you select the note in the table, and you can send the note to the utilitarian (small or large) and modular large complications using the swipe right gesture. To delete a note, long tap over the detailed view of the note. There are other notes app in the store, but any of them are so direct and fast.
UPC Scanner
Quickly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various data types. Keep a log of all your scans and create personalized codes with export options. Upgrade for unlimited features and history.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Generate personalized QR codes
- Log scan history with timestamps
- Export codes in PNG or PDF
- Support for various data formats
- Share codes via native Share Sheet
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Our application serves as a complete solution for rapidly scanning and producing QR codes and barcodes. Seamlessly detect various code formats, such as web addresses, Wi-Fi login details, contact information, vCards, and many others. Maintain a comprehensive log of all scans complete with timestamps and organized categories. Produce personalized QR codes for messages, URLs, electronic mail, text messages, and wireless networks, featuring easy preview and export options in PNG or PDF formats. Effortlessly distribute your codes via the native Share Sheet. The free edition provides core functionalities including basic QR code generation, scanning capabilities, and a history limited to 10 entries. Upgrade to Premium for unrestricted QR code creation, full support for all data categories (including social media profiles, music services, and additional types), plus an unlimited scan repository. A subscription is required to unlock all capabilities. You may cancel it anytime through your device’s subscription management settings. This app includes auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: 1 Week — Weekly — USD 4.99 1 Month — Monthly — USD 12.99 1 Year — Yearly — USD 39.99 Lifetime — USD 59.99 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18BLN08Cniu0thEYeBgBp0JhFXCbpe8xd38h1OdX62X8/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: UPC Scanner at Free against BoardWatch's $0.99. UPC Scanner also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). BoardWatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support 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
UPC Scanner is free to download; BoardWatch costs $0.99 up front. UPC Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BoardWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
BoardWatch ships an update every 10 months, UPC Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BoardWatch | UPC Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TheCoolBytes | All Season Processing, LLC |
In-app purchases
BoardWatch
No in-app purchases
UPC Scanner
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
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- Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
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