Comparison

Project Iris vs Watch Web Browser

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

Head to head
About

Project Iris

Browse the web directly from your smartwatch with a powerful yet simple engine. Manage bookmarks, use private mode, and customize your search experience. Supports media viewing and downloads, with iCloud sync for seamless data management.

Highlights
  • State-of-the-art browsing engine
  • Bookmark management
  • Private browsing mode
  • iCloud data sync
  • Customizable search engine
  • Media viewing and downloads
  • Multiple tab support
Features
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Thank you for choosing Iris. If you cannot find Iris, please search it on your Apple Watch. Iris can... - Use state-of-the-art browsing engine - Distinguish keywords & URL - Manage bookmarks - Browse with Private Mode - Record history - Sync data with iCloud - Customize search engine - Use a secondary search engine - Customize home and theme color - Lock history and bookmarks - Check images and videos - Handle multiple tabs - Customize long press search button action - Use archives and extensions - Download medias - Send feedback with Carina attaching datas - Optimizes for accessibility - Type with Cepheus or FlickType

About

Watch Web Browser

Browse the web directly from your wrist with this app. Search, read articles, and access favorite sites with a companion iPhone app for management. Offers privacy-focused browsing with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Search and read on your wrist
  • Dictate, scribble, or type searches
  • Organize bookmarks from iPhone
  • Quick access via complications and widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Privacy-first browsing
  • Clean interface for small screens
Features
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WristNet is a web browser for Apple Watch. Search the web, read articles and open your favorite sites right on your wrist, and manage everything comfortably from the companion iPhone app. SEARCH AND READ ON YOUR WRIST • Dictate, scribble or type a search or a web address • Read news, articles, recipes, scores and more on the watch screen • Choose your search engine: Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Brave, Startpage, Yahoo and more BOOKMARKS, ORGANIZED FROM YOUR IPHONE • Save sites as bookmarks and group them into categories • Reorder and pin your favorites on iPhone; changes appear on your watch • Your recently opened bookmarks are always one tap away QUICK ACCESS • Watch face complications and Smart Stack widgets for quick search, pinned and recent bookmarks • Siri and Shortcuts: "Search with WristNet" or open your bookmarks by voice PRIVACY FIRST • No third-party ads • No tracking across other companies' apps or websites • We never collect the sites you visit, your searches or your bookmarks • Usage analytics help us improve the app, and you can turn them off anytime in Settings DESIGNED FOR APPLE WATCH A clean, fast interface made for small screens, with large tap targets and Digital Crown scrolling. GOOD TO KNOW Video and audio playback are not supported on Apple Watch. Some websites may look or behave differently on a small screen. WRISTNET PREMIUM WristNet is free to download and includes daily browsing time on Apple Watch and a limited number of bookmarks. WristNet Premium unlocks unlimited browsing time on your watch and unlimited bookmarks and categories. Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Available plans and prices are shown in the app. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/411686c61ac481a3b271df6c4d3894da Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/40d686c61ac481aebb04fc4ae7cd1dfb

Screenshots

Project Iris4 screens
Watch Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Project Iris at 100% against Watch Web Browser's 36%. Project Iris also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Watch Web Browser's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 14). On price, update cadence, 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. Project Iris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Watch Web Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Project Iris holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch Web Browser has 100 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Project Iris's written reviews are positive against 36% of Watch Web Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Project Iris ships an update fortnightly, Watch Web Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Project Iris versus Watch Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProject IrisWatch Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better4.6 (100 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings14100 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB50 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer力 雷ONNEX YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Project Iris

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Watch Web Browser

All ratings100 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Project Iris

One-time1
  • Iris Vision$3.99
6 purchases

Watch Web Browser

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • WristWeb Pro$9.996 Months
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  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
  • WristNet Lifetime PRO$19.99

Questions

Is Project Iris free?
Project Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watch Web Browser free?
Watch Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Project Iris or Watch Web Browser?
Project Iris is rated higher. Project Iris averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Watch Web Browser averages 4.6 from 100 ratings.
Do Project Iris or Watch Web Browser have ads?
Neither Project Iris nor Watch Web Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Project Iris or Watch Web Browser?
Project Iris ships an update fortnightly, and Watch Web Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, Project Iris was updated on November 12, 2026 and Watch Web Browser on November 13, 2026.

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