Comparison

WatchVideo Player vs PuchiScreen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WatchVideo Player

Play videos and audio directly on your Apple Watch, even offline. Organize your media with folders and resume playback from where you left off. Supports various file formats and cloud storage integrations.

Highlights
  • Play videos and audio on Apple Watch
  • Offline playback support
  • Organize media with folders
  • Resume playback from last position
  • Supports MP4, MOV, M4V, MP3, M4A, and more
  • Add media from cloud storage and URLs
Features
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WatchVideo is a dedicated Apple Watch video player. ● Play videos at high quality ● Play offline at any time ● Use the Apple Watch speaker or headphones ● Play all & shuffle options ● Resume playback from last position ● Organize with folders ● Now Playing app support ● Add podcasts & audiobooks ● Play directly from your watch faces ● Sort by recently played, name, duration, or when added ● Choose from four different display options ● Fast forward or rewind videos, by tapping the player progress bar Add media: ● From iPhone, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, & more sources ● Using a url (YouTube not currently supported) ● From other apps, such as Photos and Mail Video supported: ● MP4, MOV, M4V For audio we recommend our dedicated audio app WatchAudio. Audio files supported: ● MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, AIF, AIFF, AU, CAF, FLAC ● M4B (audiobooks non-protected)

About

PuchiScreen

Features
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“PuchiScreen” is a convenient app that lets you easily trim (remove unwanted parts of) the videos you record or store on your iPhone and transfer them to Apple Watch. Instead of carrying an entire long video, you can extract just the parts you want to watch and enjoy them anytime, anywhere from your wrist. Easy video file selection Select videos directly from the Files app or your Photos library. A wide range of formats is supported, so you can always import your favorite videos. Set start and end points with a slider While previewing the video, move the slider to intuitively select the part you want to trim. Quickly create short clips by cutting out unnecessary sections. Transfer to Apple Watch Send trimmed videos from your iPhone to Apple Watch. Whether you’re on the go or just waiting, you can conveniently play videos right from your wrist. Manage multiple videos Trimmed files are stored within the app, and can be replayed or resent at any time from a list. You can also rename them or manage only your favorites. Fast trimming & MP4 export With our unique VideoConverter, you can quickly remove unwanted parts and export them as MP4. It’s also great for sharing on social media. Try it for free You can experience trimming short videos in the free version. For longer videos or additional features, consider the Premium version (in-app purchase). Simple, user-friendly UI The trimming slider and thumbnail display make it easy to see which parts will be cut out. Safe design & privacy protection The app only accesses files explicitly chosen by the user. Personal data is managed within the app and never sent outside without permission. Recommended for Anyone who wants to quickly trim travel or event videos Easily edit your memories and view them anytime on your Apple Watch. Anyone who needs short presentation or demo videos on hand It’s convenient to instantly show a video from your wrist in meetings or business settings. About in-app purchases (Premium version) Trim longer videos The free version has a limit on trimming length, but the Premium version lets you edit without time restrictions. Enjoy a smarter way to watch videos with “PuchiScreen”!

Screenshots

WatchVideo Player4 screens
PuchiScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PuchiScreen at Free against WatchVideo Player's $1.99. PuchiScreen also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). WatchVideo Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PuchiScreen is free to download; WatchVideo Player costs $1.99 up front. PuchiScreen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WatchVideo Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchVideo Player ships an update every 2 months, PuchiScreen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WatchVideo Player versus PuchiScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchVideo PlayerPuchiScreen
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (381 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings381 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtlum LimitedYUUSUKE HARASAWA

Bugs and requests

WatchVideo Player

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older Apple Watch models
  • Video playback sometimes fails to start
  • Occasional watch disconnection during video transfer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to create and manage video playlists
  • Implement auto-play for next video
  • Allow video rotation to landscape mode
  • Increase volume output from watch speakers
  • Integrate with cloud storage services for video uploads

PuchiScreen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WatchVideo Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PuchiScreen

One-time1
  • PuchiScreen Pro Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is WatchVideo Player free?
WatchVideo Player costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PuchiScreen free?
PuchiScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WatchVideo Player or PuchiScreen have ads?
Neither WatchVideo Player nor PuchiScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchVideo Player or PuchiScreen?
WatchVideo Player ships an update every 2 months, and PuchiScreen every 3 weeks. Most recently, WatchVideo Player was updated on September 29, 2026 and PuchiScreen on September 22, 2026.

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