WatchType vs AppliChatWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WatchType
This app provides a full QWERTY keyboard for Apple Watch, enabling faster and more familiar text input. It supports multiple languages, extended characters, custom fonts, and GIFs, making messaging on your wrist more efficient and expressive.
- Full QWERTY keyboard on Apple Watch
- Multi-language keyboard support
- Extended Latin character support
- Customizable fonts and color themes
- Inclusion of GIFs and Emojis
- Support for custom short text
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WatchType allows you to use the missing QWERTY keyboard on Apple Watch, including old models. FEATURES: - Sending a message via Messages - Full QWERTY keyboard on your wrist - Easy typing on Apple Watch, including old models - Language-specific keyboard layouts: Native layouts for each language, including AZERTY (French) and QWERTZ (German) - Multi-language keyboard support: Select multiple languages and switch between them freely while typing - Support 162 extended Latin characters, including the following: à, á, â, ä, å, æ, ç, è, é, ê, ë, ì, í, î, ï, ð, ñ, ò, ..., for English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Icelandic, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Romanian, Croatian, Slovenian, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Indonesian, Turkish, Vietnamese. - 60+ Awesome Fonts included - 40+ Color Themes on the keyboard - 700+ Cool GIFs included - Numbers, Symbols - Full Unicode Emojis - Support custom short text (abbreviation) - Support watch complications to launch the app on the watch face quickly (It's useful when sending a reply message) (watchOS 9 or higher) - Double-tapping the space bar adds a dot(.) to the text. - Pressing the backspace button for 2+ seconds clears all text. - All configurations are stored on iCloud You can send messages quickly using the familiar QWERTY keyboard on your wrist without speaking in a quiet place or using the scribble keyboard. Privacy Policy: https://watchtype.app/pp/ Terms & Conditions: https://watchtype.app/tnc/ Support: https://support.bitsbaker.com/watchtype
AppliChatWatch
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AppliChat – Standalone Messaging for Apple Watch AppliChat takes messaging to the next level with a fully independent experience on your Apple Watch. No need to keep your iPhone nearby—everything you need is right on your wrist. Key Features for Apple Watch: • Standalone Messaging Send and receive voice and text messages directly from your Apple Watch—no iPhone required. • Built-in Walkie-Talkie Use walkie-talkie-style voice messages with a simple tap or swipe. Instant, hassle-free communication! • Streamlined Watch Interface Optimized for the Apple Watch screen, the app offers fast, easy navigation to send messages or view notifications. • Fast Sync Across Devices While fully independent, you can still sync your conversations and contacts with iPhone, iPad, or Mac when available. • On-Wrist Contact Management Add, edit, or remove users right from your Apple Watch. Accept or decline requests without pulling out your phone. • Shortcuts & Notifications Get real-time message and invitation alerts, and use quick actions to reply directly from your wrist. AppliChat is the perfect messaging app for those who want to stay connected without carrying their iPhone. Keep your conversations within reach—with full Apple Watch independence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppliChatWatch at none against WatchType's 3. WatchType's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. WatchType sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AppliChatWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
WatchType ships an update every 2 months, AppliChatWatch monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | WatchType | AppliChatWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (168 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 168 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Bitsbaker LLC. | Pavel Lezama |
In-app purchases
WatchType
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99
AppliChatWatch
No in-app purchases









