# Walbum™ vs SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier

The clearest difference is rating: Walbum™ at 4.7 against SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier's 3.6. Walbum™ also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 8%) and ratings volume (33K vs 569). SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walbum™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Walbum™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walbum™ has 33K ratings behind it against 569, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Walbum™'s written reviews are positive against 8% of SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier's.

Walbum™ ships an update every 11 days, SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walbum™ | SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walbum-watch-faces-gallery/id1454621179/reviews)** | [3.6 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwatch-sync-app-and-notifier/id1610272067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 569 |
| Positive reviews | **42.8% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 123 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Xunmiao Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/967498505) | [Anh Huy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609781244) |

## What reviewers say

### Walbum™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walbum-watch-faces-gallery/id1454621179)

Discover and create custom watch faces and widgets for your Apple Watch. Personalize your device with live designs, photo collages, and context-aware information that adapts to your day. Refresh your look with thousands of stylish options.

**Highlights:** Live watch faces and wallpapers, DIY photo watch faces, Smart widgets that adapt to context, Curated wallpaper albums, Countdown timers for events, Activity data widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watch Face Plys (a month) | $0.99 | per month |
| WatchFace Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Watch Face Gold (month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Watch Face Plus (a year) | $5.99 | per year |
| Watch Face Plus (a year) | $5.99 | per year |
| Watch Face Premium (a year) | $7.99 | per year |
| WatchFace Premium (Year)-A | $7.99 | per year |
| WatchFace Premium (Year)-B | $7.99 | per year |
| Watch Face Gold (year)-B | $13.99 | per year |
| Watch Face Gold (year) | $13.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lots of watch face options
- 🎨 Stylish and creative watch faces
- 🤩 Fun and versatile watch faces
- 🎉 Frequent updates with new watch faces

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many premium watch faces require paid subscription
- 🤔 Unclear how to use app or add watch faces
- 🤯 Subscription required for most watch faces
- 🤖 Compatibility issues with newer Apple Watch models
- 🤷‍♀️ Free watch faces are limited and not very appealing

**Reported bugs**

- Watch faces not syncing or loading properly
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- More free and high-quality watch face options
- Ability to favorite or save preferred watch faces
- Support for always-on display and animated watch faces
- Customization options beyond just watch face images


### SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwatch-sync-app-and-notifier/id1610272067)

Connect your smart wearable to your iOS device via Bluetooth to track, sync, and transfer all your activity data. Save activity maps with GPS pins and monitor steps, heart rate, and distance. Premium subscription unlocks unlimited access and removes ads.

**Highlights:** Connect smart watch to smartphone, Track, sync, and transfer data, Save activity maps with GPS pins, View steps, heart rate, and distance, Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Users enjoy the app's functionality
- ⭐ Positive experience with smartwatch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment/subscription to access core features
- 🔗 Fails to connect to smartwatches reliably
- ❌ App doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 No free trial or preview before purchase
- 😤 Misleading app store listing

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing failures between phone and smartwatch
- Connection functionality disabled until subscription purchased
- Pedometer not working as expected
- Device detection not functioning
- Incompatibility with Apple Watch and other devices

**Requested features**

- Free trial or limited preview functionality
- Clear device compatibility information in app store listing
- Support for multiple smartwatch brands
- Better user instructions and setup guidance
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walbum™ free?

Walbum™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier free?

SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Walbum™ or SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier?

Walbum™ is rated higher. Walbum™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier averages 3.6 from 569 ratings.

### Do Walbum™ or SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier have ads?

Neither Walbum™ nor SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walbum™ or SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier?

Walbum™ ships an update every 11 days, and SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier every 2 weeks. Most recently, Walbum™ was updated on November 12, 2026 and SmartWatch Sync App & Notifier on November 7, 2026.

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