Comparison

WatchTeams vs Ant Browser

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

Head to head
About

WatchTeams

This app provides a Microsoft Teams client for Apple Watch, allowing users to access messages and notifications independently of their iPhone. It supports standalone operation via cellular or Wi-Fi for up to 90 days after initial setup.

Highlights
  • Microsoft Teams client for Apple Watch
  • Standalone operation via cellular/Wi-Fi
  • Up to 90 days of independent use
  • Requires Teams administrator consent
  • iPhone companion app for setup
Features
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WatchTeams is an independent client for Microsoft Teams on Apple Watch. It works without your iPhone nearby, over cellular or Wi-Fi. Sign in with your Microsoft account in the iPhone companion app, then use your Watch on its own for up to 90 days, depending on your organization's policies. Note: WatchTeams needs your Teams administrator's consent before it can be used in your organization. WatchTeams is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft. Microsoft and Microsoft Teams are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple Watch is a trademark of Apple Inc.

About

Ant Browser

Experience full-screen web browsing directly on your Apple Watch. Access websites, sign into services, and sync bookmarks seamlessly. This lightweight browser is designed for quick information retrieval on the go, reducing the need to pull out your phone.

Highlights
  • Full-screen browsing on Apple Watch
  • Access sites requiring sign-in
  • Choose favorite search engine
  • Sync bookmarks across devices
  • Works independently on cellular Watch models
  • Multiple input methods (voice, scribble, keyboard)
Features
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Ant is the FIRST browser that can display websites full-screen on the Apple Watch! Other browsers have a large black bar taking up 25% of screen. Key Features • Full-screen browsing on Apple Watch! • Access sites that require sign in like Gmail, Outlook, Google Drive etc. • Choose your favourite search engine • Sync bookmarks across iPhone, iPad, and Watch • Works without your iPhone (on cellular models) • Voice, scribble, and keyboard input + URL auto-complete Why It’s Useful • Look up info on the go • Check movie times, news, book reviews, currency, menus • Fast, simple, no-fuss browsing on a small screen What Makes It Different Ant Browser is purpose-built for Watch. Lightweight, intuitive, and designed to make typing and searching easy. It’s not a phone browser — it’s a quick-access tool for when pulling out your phone feels like too much. Ant Browser: Less phone, more freedom. Note: The Watch cannot play videos or audio in the browser.

Screenshots

WatchTeams2 screens
Ant Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ant Browser at 4.5 against WatchTeams's 3.0. Ant Browser also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). WatchTeams's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Ant Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WatchTeams asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ant Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of WatchTeams's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ant Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchTeams ships an update every 5 weeks, Ant Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WatchTeams versus Ant Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchTeamsAnt Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (11 ratings)4.5 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAntonio VilaJonathon Lau

Customer experience

WatchTeams

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Ant Browser

All ratings46 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.2%

Bugs and requests

WatchTeams

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ant Browser

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • White screen when zooming
  • Screen turns white and cannot zoom out
  • No response from support for white screen issue
  • Pages don't load, show white screen
  • App sometimes times out with a white screen
Show 8 more
  • Google oauth doesn’t work outside of specific browser version
  • Does not save cookies
  • Does not work with Grafana web
  • All pages show offline
  • Lags and crashes more than WebKit
  • Some large sites crash the entire app
  • Nothing loads on the browser for some users
  • Forgets all cookies every time

Requested features

6 requests
  • More free web views per day
  • Fix Google OAuth and cookie saving
  • Support video playback
  • Improve performance and reduce lag/crashes
  • Expand to iPhone app
Show 1 more
  • Fix bug where deleting and reinstalling grants free searches

In-app purchases

None

WatchTeams

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ant Browser

One-time1
  • Ant Browser Pro$4.99

Questions

Is WatchTeams free?
WatchTeams is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ant Browser free?
Ant Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WatchTeams or Ant Browser?
Ant Browser is rated higher. WatchTeams averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ant Browser averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.
Do WatchTeams or Ant Browser have ads?
Neither WatchTeams nor Ant Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchTeams or Ant Browser?
WatchTeams ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ant Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, WatchTeams was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ant Browser on November 12, 2026.

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