# Due vs Notes for Watch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Due at 83% against Notes for Watch's 23%. Due also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 520). Notes for Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $7.99). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Due costs $7.99 and Notes for Watch $1.99 up front. Due sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Notes for Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Due holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Due has 2.8K ratings behind it against 520, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Due's written reviews are positive against 23% of Notes for Watch's.

Due ships an update every 4 weeks, Notes for Watch every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Due | Notes for Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969/reviews)** | [3.9 (520 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-watch/id973679652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 520 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #90 |
| Size | 82 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Due Apps LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/387681526) | [Patrick Balestra](https://appshunter.io/developer/968170570) |

## What reviewers say

### Due

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you remember everything you need to do with persistent, effective reminders. It offers fast setup and postponement options, natural language parsing for dates and times, and countdown timers. Keep your tasks in sync across devices and enjoy offline functionality with complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Persistent and effective reminders, Fast reminder setup and postponement, Natural date and time parsing, Countdown timers, Powerful recurring reminders, Sync across devices, Offline functionality and privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Upgrade Pass (Mobile) | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to set reminders
- 📆 Customizable repeat options
- ⏰ Persistent reminders until completed
- 🔔 Variety of alert sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🔇 Notification volume could be louder
- 📂 Lack of folder/category organization
- 🕰️ Limited snooze time options

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not triggering on Apple Watch
- Completed reminders not clearing from all devices

**Requested features**

- Location-based reminders
- Integration with calendar apps
- Ability to set reminders for specific time ranges
- Custom reminder sounds
- Backup and restore functionality


### Notes for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-watch/id973679652)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Access and manage your notes directly from your wrist. This app allows you to import existing notes or create new ones by dictation, making them available offline on your Apple Watch. It integrates with Siri for quick access and supports various languages.

**Highlights:** Import notes from iOS, Create and delete notes on Apple Watch, Offline note access, Dictate note content, Optional note titles, Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Handy for quick notes
- 💡 Useful for Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Limited functionality
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not syncing between devices
- Dictation not working on Apple Watch
- App crashing or freezing
- Inconsistent behavior when adding or editing notes

**Requested features**

- Improved sync between iPhone and Apple Watch
- More customization options
- Support for checklists and advanced note-taking features
- Better interface and controls on Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Due free?

Due costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Notes for Watch free?

Notes for Watch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Due or Notes for Watch?

Due is rated higher. Due averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Notes for Watch averages 3.9 from 520 ratings.

### Do Due or Notes for Watch have ads?

Neither Due nor Notes for Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Due or Notes for Watch?

Due ships an update every 4 weeks, and Notes for Watch every 2 months. Most recently, Due was updated on September 29, 2026 and Notes for Watch on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Due or Notes for Watch?

Due currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Notes for Watch at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*