# Notes for Apple Watch vs ScrollType

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScrollType at none against Notes for Apple Watch's 2. ScrollType also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Notes for Apple Watch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 240). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes for Apple Watch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ScrollType asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScrollType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes for Apple Watch has 2.7K ratings behind it against 240, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 40% positive.

Notes for Apple Watch ships an update weekly, ScrollType every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for Apple Watch | ScrollType |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-apple-watch/id1453148171/reviews) | **[4.5 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolltype-watch-keyboard/id1546511710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 240 |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kpaw, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275307195) | [Samantha Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746714) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes for Apple Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-apple-watch/id1453148171)

Effortlessly create, view, and manage all your notes directly on your Apple Watch. Syncs seamlessly with your iPhone and iPad, offering intuitive organization with color themes and efficient input methods.

**Highlights:** Compose notes on Apple Watch, Browse, view, and edit notes, Automatic syncing across devices, Color themes for organization, FlickType Keyboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for quick notes
- 👍 Convenient for Apple Watch
- 👍 Accurate keyboard
- 👍 Syncs notes between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for syncing
- 💰 Expensive monthly fee
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Keyboard issues (can't scroll, delete, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not syncing properly between devices
- App freezing and becoming unresponsive on Apple Watch
- Keyboard issues causing typing difficulties

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit notes from Apple Watch
- Implement a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Improve syncing reliability and speed
- Add more keyboard features (delete word, number pad, etc.)


### ScrollType

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolltype-watch-keyboard/id1546511710)

Type messages on your Apple Watch with an intuitive scrolling keyboard. Features large, easily tappable characters and a multi-line text area for easy reading and editing. Ideal for quick communication, especially for kids texting parents.

**Highlights:** Scrolling keyboard input, Large, tappable characters, Multi-line text area, Digital Crown speed control, Access to capitals, numbers, symbols, Dictation and scribble integration, Watch face complication

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes for Apple Watch free?

Notes for Apple Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScrollType free?

ScrollType is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notes for Apple Watch or ScrollType?

ScrollType is rated higher. Notes for Apple Watch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while ScrollType averages 4.5 from 240 ratings.

### Do Notes for Apple Watch or ScrollType have ads?

Neither Notes for Apple Watch nor ScrollType shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes for Apple Watch or ScrollType?

Notes for Apple Watch ships an update weekly, and ScrollType every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notes for Apple Watch was updated on October 13, 2026 and ScrollType on October 14, 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.*