Nano Notes vs NanoPDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nano Notes
Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple note-taking tool. Access and review your notes conveniently on your Apple Watch.
- Quick note creation
- Apple Watch access
- Simple interface
- Instant synchronization
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Take quick notes, and read them on your Apple Watch!
NanoPDF
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Discover NanoPDF, the app that transforms how you access PDF documents by making them available right on your Apple Watch. With NanoPDF, your essential files are with you everywhere, whether for work or leisure, making viewing your documents an effortless experience. Here’s a glimpse of the key features: Quick Access: Browse your PDFs with ease directly from your watch. Seamless Sync: Select a PDF on your iPhone and find it instantly on your watch. Easy Zoom: A simple tap on your watch screen to zoom for optimal reading, even of the most delicate texts. Ergonomic Navigation: The Digital Crown enables intuitive navigation through pages and zooming into specific details. Simple Deletion: Once finished reading, quickly delete the PDF from your watch. Integrated Guide: New to NanoPDF? Our built-in tutorial will quickly get you comfortable with all the features offered. NanoPDF is the perfect companion for professionals on the move, and anyone looking to blend productivity with mobility. Download NanoPDF today and transform your watch into a dynamic portable library for all your PDFs!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NanoPDF at every 6 weeks against Nano Notes's every 3 months. Nano Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nano Notes ships an update every 3 months, NanoPDF every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nano Notes | NanoPDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (150 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 150 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vincent Tourraine | Giovanni Outerleys |
Bugs and requests
Nano Notes
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes
- Notes disappear after watch restart
- Notes not syncing between iPhone and iPad
- Blank screen when opening notes on phone app
- Cannot delete a note from the Apple Watch without phone interaction and watch restart
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- Notes deleted when Apple Watch turned off and on
- Notes not showing on Apple Watch
Requested features
10 requests- Add more object types (tables, drawings)
- Add complication shortcut to watch face
- Enable typing on the Watch
- Add iCloud syncing
- Add ability to edit/delete/add notes from Apple Watch
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- Add spell check
- Enable microphone dictation on Apple Watch
- Support for shortcuts (share notes to app)
- Pin notes to avoid reordering
- Automatic iCloud synchronization
NanoPDF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nano Notes
No in-app purchases
NanoPDF
No in-app purchases
