# WatchVideo Player vs PuchiScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WatchVideo Player at 79% against PuchiScreen's 0%. WatchVideo Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). PuchiScreen's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

WatchVideo Player ships an update every 2 months, PuchiScreen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchVideo Player | PuchiScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchvideo-player/id1489041267/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **381** | — |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atlum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508897591) | [YUUSUKE HARASAWA](https://appshunter.io/developer/664328221) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchVideo Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchvideo-player/id1489041267)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well and worth the price
- 🚀 Great video player for Apple Watch
- 🎥 Allows watching videos on Apple Watch
- 💡 Convenient preview on phone
- 🎧 Supports audio playback through watch speakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited video controls (no scrubbing)
- 🔌 Slow video transfer speeds
- 🔍 No option to delete individual videos

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puchiscreen/id6743146842)

Create short video clips from your iPhone videos and send them to your Apple Watch. The app also allows you to make photos speak by typing text, animating the face. All processing is done locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Trim videos for Apple Watch, Create talking photos, Local processing for privacy, Import videos from Photos/Files, Built-in browser for stock videos, Apple Watch playback controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PuchiScreen Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 October 20, 2026 and PuchiScreen on October 19, 2026.

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