# LectureWatch vs DeepNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LectureWatch at none against DeepNote's 1. LectureWatch also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). DeepNote's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DeepNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. LectureWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

LectureWatch ships an update every 2 months, DeepNote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LectureWatch | DeepNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Size | 8 MB | 364 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TARO TATSUMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836111580) | [Shuhei Horio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860878683) |

## What reviewers say

### LectureWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lecturewatch/id6754700306)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DeepNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepnote/id6757280646)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeepNote Standard | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LectureWatch free?

LectureWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DeepNote free?

DeepNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LectureWatch or DeepNote have ads?

Neither LectureWatch nor DeepNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LectureWatch or DeepNote?

LectureWatch ships an update every 2 months, and DeepNote every 9 days. Most recently, LectureWatch was updated on October 17, 2026 and DeepNote on October 11, 2026.

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