Comparison

Complication Lab vs NoteWatch

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

Head to head
About

Complication Lab

Personalize your Apple Watch and iPhone with custom complications and widgets. Display health data, HomeKit information, and more with extensive customization options. Create an unlimited number of unique setups to match your lifestyle.

Highlights
  • 30+ health data types
  • Apple Watch complications
  • iPhone Lock Screen widgets
  • iPhone Home Screen widgets
  • HomeKit data integration
  • Custom colors and styles
  • Unlimited complications and widgets
Features
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Complication Lab makes your Apple Watch and iPhone truly yours — now with lock screen widgets and HomeKit data support! • Pick from 30+ health data types, like heart rate, blood oxygen, and more. • Add your favorite health stats to Apple Watch Complications, iPhone Lock Screen Widgets, and iPhone Home Screen Widgets. • Bring in HomeKit data for your Home Screen Widgets. • Personalize every detail with custom colors and styles. • Stay on top of your goals in a way that feels effortless. • Create unlimited complications and widgets—mix, match, and make it yours! Complication Lab is designed to take full advantage of the latest watchOS and iOS features. Your health, activity, and HomeKit data stay on your device. We value your privacy as much as you do. Take control. Have fun. Build the perfect setup for your life.

About

NoteWatch

Add notes directly to your watch face or within the companion iPhone app. Customize note icons and colors to match your style. Enjoy photo and weather backgrounds when your note list is empty.

Highlights
  • Add notes to watch face
  • Input notes via iPhone app or watch
  • Voice and text input
  • Customizable note icons and colors
  • Photo and weather backgrounds
  • Modular watch face support (Series 4+)
Features
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NoteWatch lets you save a list of notes on your watch and also see them on your watch face.  You can enter notes from the iPhone app or directly in the watch app using voice or text input. You can change the note icons and colours to match your watch face. There are also photo and weather backgrounds for the watch face when your note list is empty. Download now for free and get notes on your watch! =-=-=-=-=-= Note - You can only see notes on modular watch face on watches above series 4. To unlock premium features you must purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase: Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. The terms of service and privacy policy for this app can be found here: Terms of Service - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy - https://megaface.azurewebsites.net/Privacy

Screenshots

Complication Lab4 screens
NoteWatch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoteWatch at 5.0 against Complication Lab's 3.5. NoteWatch also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Complication Lab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NoteWatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Complication Lab ships an update every 4 weeks, NoteWatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Complication Lab versus NoteWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComplication LabNoteWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlberryYingchi Wang

Customer experience

Complication Lab

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive22.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative65.0%

NoteWatch

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Complication Lab

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$29.99
3 purchases

NoteWatch

Subscriptions1
  • Premium pack7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • NoteWatch Photo Pack$1.99
  • Notewatch unlimited$1.99

Questions

Is Complication Lab free?
Complication Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteWatch free?
NoteWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Complication Lab or NoteWatch?
NoteWatch is rated higher. Complication Lab averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NoteWatch averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Complication Lab or NoteWatch have ads?
Neither Complication Lab nor NoteWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Complication Lab or NoteWatch?
Complication Lab ships an update every 4 weeks, and NoteWatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Complication Lab was updated on September 2, 2026 and NoteWatch on September 9, 2026.

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