µBrowser vs Memory Knots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
µBrowser
A micro browser designed for your Apple Watch, offering a quick way to access basic web browsing when other devices aren't available. It allows you to open URLs, search the web, and manage your browsing history and favorites.
- Open any URL
- Web search with DuckDuckGo
- View and save visited pages
- Manage bookmarks via iOS app
- Watch face complications
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µBrowser is the micro browser for your Apple Watch. Quickly look something up, open a favorite website or read a webpage when you don’t have another device around. Built for short visits on a small screen, µBrowser puts the web on your wrist. NEW: Ask µBrowser Ask questions about webpages, get a quick summary and explore further with follow-up questions. Answers include sources so you can open the original page. FEATURES • Open web addresses directly on your Apple Watch. • Search with DuckDuckGo, Google, Bing, Brave Search, Startpage or Ecosia. • Revisit recent pages and save your favorites as bookmarks. • Manage bookmarks with the iPhone companion app. • Quickly access the browser through watch face complications. • Choose whether to save browsing history and searches, and keep cookies between sessions. PLEASE NOTE Browsing on your wrist has its limits. Large or complex webpages may not work as expected, JavaScript support is limited, and signing in to websites may not work. Ask µBrowser works with publicly readable content and may be unable to access pages behind sign-ins or paywalls. Ask µBrowser requires watchOS 27 or later and available Apple Intelligence and Private Cloud Compute services. Availability depends on your device, Apple Account, language and region. Daily usage limits may apply. An internet connection is required.
Memory Knots
Enhance your recall with color-coded reminders that are always accessible. This tool is ideal for managing multiple tasks, from academic schedules to daily errands, ensuring you stay organized and on track.
- Color-coded memory hints
- Intuitive reminder system
- Task management for busy individuals
- Watch face complications for quick access
- Instant app access from watch face
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You never forget anything - sometimes all you need is a little hint. Give your memory a boost with intuitive, color coded reminders. Always on your wrist, they are perfect for anyone juggling multiple tasks - a student staying on top of exams and assignments, a nurse looking after many patients, a busy mom running from soccer to bake sales and sleepovers. This simple little app will let you stay on top of your game, all day, every day! Complications (added in v.2) are available on most watch faces. They show a total number of To Do items and allow instant app access from the watch face.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: µBrowser at 4.0 against Memory Knots's 3.4. µBrowser also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months) and review sentiment (58% vs 33%). Memory Knots's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
µBrowser costs $2.99 and Memory Knots $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
µBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: µBrowser has 104 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of µBrowser's written reviews are positive against 33% of Memory Knots's.
µBrowser ships an update every 3 weeks, Memory Knots every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | µBrowser | Memory Knots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (104 ratings) — better | 3.4 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 104 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #141 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Arno Appenzeller | Golmium |
Customer experience
µBrowser
Memory Knots
In-app purchases
µBrowser
No in-app purchases
Memory Knots
No in-app purchases








