Comparison

Bandbreite vs Small Web

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

Head to head
About

Bandbreite

Explore and collect official watch bands with detailed specs, images, and curated collections. Track your collection, wishlist, and wearing habits with insightful statistics. Stay updated with new releases and connect with a community of enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Browse official band catalog
  • Build and manage collections
  • Track wishlists and trades
  • View band stats and insights
  • Log band usage and rest days
  • Discover curated band collections
  • Receive over-the-air updates
Features
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Browse the full catalogue of official bands, build your collection, and stay inspired by stats, insights, curated collections, and the community. Whether you’re a pro, a beginner, or curious about every official watch band ever released, Bandbreite gives you the tools to explore, collect, and stay inspired. * Bands. All bands. :: Since 2015, Bandbreite has catalogued every official watch band ever released. With over 1,000 bands organized by style, color, or release date, it’s never been easier to explore more than 10 years of watch bands. You can browse detailed specs, swipe through image galleries, and discover the bands that fit you and your style best. * Collection, Wishlist, and more. :: Add bands to your collection or wishlist — or mark them as in transit or up for trade. Bandbreite helps you track everything you own and everything you might have your eye on. There’s always that one band missing, right? Our curated collections show band groups like "Adventure awaits", or "Made in Switzerland", and can be used to get informed, inspired, or to see which bands fit well together. Once a band joins your collection, add details like purchase date, price, and notes. * Stats & Insights. :: Discover your collecting and wearing habits with statistics and charts on your favorite styles and colors, most-worn bands, and more. All insights are generated right on your device — privacy built in. * Logbook. :: Log the bands you’re wearing! Keep track of which bands are being worn the most, and which are used the least and might need more of your attention. A simple tool that emphasises your favorites and helps you understand your collection and your habits a bit more. It’s also fun! Additionally, you can also track days with third-party bands, or even mark a rest day when your watch stays on the charger. A timeline view shows when you've logged a band over the years. * Always Up to Date. :: Bandbreite's database is updated over-the-air with every new band release. We work closely with the community to keep it accurate and helpful. "This app really wouldn’t be the same in anyone else’s hands." We promise to live up to one of our favorite reviews. * All features are free to explore and use. To manage collections with more than five (5) bands, a one-time upgrade to Bandbreite Pro unlocks your unlimited collection. No subscriptions. Do you have questions, feedback, or a bug to report? We’d love to hear from you. You’ll find contact details in the app’s settings, or join us on Discord. Built entirely in SwiftUI. Requires iOS 18 or later, but iOS 26 or later is recommended for the best experience.

About

Small Web

Discover fresh content from independent creators, bloggers, and developers. This app filters out algorithmic noise to surface genuine human expression, offering a curated feed of personal blogs, open-source projects, and webcomics.

Highlights
  • Browse content from 30K+ creators
  • Bookmark posts
  • Send appreciation to creators
  • Filter by category
  • Distraction-free reader mode
  • Open source
Features
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Kagi Small Web brings you fresh content from real people: bloggers, creators, and independent voices that make the internet worth exploring. The web has become dominated by algorithms, ads, and AI-generated noise. Small Web cuts through it all to surface genuine human expression: personal blogs, independent YouTube creators, open-source projects, and webcomics from people who create because they love it. ## What is the Small Web? Think of the internet as a huge neighborhood. There are millions of people around, but we rarely bump into each other anymore. The Small Web is that quieter corner where real humans share their thoughts, projects, and creativity without the corporate megaphone. Kagi curates thousands of these independent voices and delivers fresh posts from the last seven days, so you always discover something new. ### Features • Browse content from over 30K+ blogs, YouTube creators, GitHub projects, and webcomics • Bookmark posts to read later • Send appreciation to creators • Filter by category to find exactly what interests you • Use reader mode for a clean, distraction-free reading experience ### Open Source Small Web is completely open source. Check out the code, suggest improvements, or see how we curate our sources on GitHub. ### From Kagi Small Web is built by Kagi, the company behind the ad-free Kagi Search. We're on a mission to humanize the web, and this app is one small step toward surfacing the people behind the posts. Ready to meet some neighbors?

Screenshots

Bandbreite4 screens
Small Web4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Small Web at none against Bandbreite's 4. Small Web also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Bandbreite's advantage is ratings volume (688 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Bandbreite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Small Web asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bandbreite against 4.9 for Small Web. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bandbreite has 688 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Bandbreite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Small Web's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bandbreite versus Small Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandbreiteSmall Web
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (688 ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings688 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFilip ChudzinskiKagi Inc.

Customer experience

Bandbreite

All ratings688 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.8%

Small Web

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bandbreite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Collection data loss after update
  • Logbook performance issues
  • Back button not working consistently
  • App icon customization not functioning

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to add third-party bands
  • Comparison tool for similar bands
  • Rarity/value indicators for bands
  • Manual sorting for wishlists
  • Barcode scanning support
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  • Persistent light mode option
  • Multiple collections (e.g. by watch size)
  • Ability to log band usage for future dates

Small Web

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bandbreite

One-time4
  • An awesome tip$2.49
  • An incredible tip$3.99
  • Bandbreite Pro$8.49
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  • An outstanding tip$8.99
None

Small Web

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bandbreite free?
Bandbreite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Small Web free?
Small Web is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bandbreite or Small Web?
Small Web is rated higher. Bandbreite averages 4.9 out of 5 from 688 ratings, while Small Web averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Bandbreite or Small Web have ads?
Neither Bandbreite nor Small Web shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bandbreite or Small Web?
Bandbreite ships an update every 5 weeks, and Small Web every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bandbreite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Small Web on October 24, 2026.

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