Comparison

NoteWatch vs Stupid Notes

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

Head to head
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

About

Stupid Notes

Features
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Stupid Notes for Clever People Stupid Notes is a minimalist note-taking app that focuses on what matters.  No fancy formatting, just plain text and checklists. - Create multiple notepads to organize your thoughts - Move or copy notes between notepads  - Stupid search helps you find exactly what you're looking for within your notepads. This app is designed for people who want a straightforward tool without unnecessary features or distractions.  Open it, type your thoughts, and get on with your day. Perfect for shopping lists, quick ideas, daily tasks, or anything else you need to write down and find later. Upgrade to Stupid Pro to create unlimited Notepads. If you subscribe to Stupid Pro, payment will be charged to your Apple account and your account will be charged for renewal at the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stupidnotes.com/privacy

Screenshots

NoteWatch3 screens
Stupid Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stupid Notes at every 4 days against NoteWatch's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NoteWatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stupid Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteWatch ships an update every 2 weeks, Stupid Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and February 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
NoteWatch versus Stupid Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteWatchStupid Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYingchi WangDavid Pfluegl

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteWatch

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

Stupid Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Stupid Notes Pro$6.991 Year

Questions

Is NoteWatch free?
NoteWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stupid Notes free?
Stupid Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoteWatch or Stupid Notes have ads?
Neither NoteWatch nor Stupid Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteWatch or Stupid Notes?
NoteWatch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stupid Notes every 4 days. Most recently, NoteWatch was updated on September 9, 2026 and Stupid Notes on February 23, 2026.

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