WatchAI vs AI Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WatchAI
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Turn on the optional wrist-down clock to switch back to the in-app clock when you lower your wrist. Pair a knowledge library with a custom AI expert role, and use them together when asking questions about your PDFs, notes and documents. Configure a supported provider, model and your own API key. AI answers require an Internet connection. API usage is separate from WatchAI Pro. Available providers and models depend on your App Store region; unverified relay services remain unavailable. BACK TO THE CLOCK Choose the optional wrist-down clock when you want the app to return to a clock display as you lower your wrist. Custom clock styles inside the app are available with Pro. YOUR KNOWLEDGE, YOUR EXPERT • Import PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, TXT, Markdown, CSV, JSON and common image files on iPhone. • Organize knowledge bases by course, project or topic. • Create custom AI expert roles with instructions for different tasks. • Select a knowledge base and an expert role together. Relevant document passages and your expert instructions help guide the configured AI service's answer. • Review available document excerpts and web sources to check the details. YOUR SUPPORTED MODEL Configure the provider and model you want from the services supported for your App Store region. Add your own API key. Requests are limited to recognized service hosts; this does not enable arbitrary providers or unknown relays. FROM IPHONE TO APPLE WATCH Sync your knowledge index, service and search settings, expert roles and conversation history. After syncing, Apple Watch can make requests independently when it has a network connection and valid service settings. Use voice, handwriting or the system keyboard to ask questions. The interface supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and French; language selection syncs to your paired watch. YOU CONTROL SHARING Documents and history are stored on your devices and may sync to your paired watch. iPhone API keys use the system Keychain. Before content is sent, the app identifies the recipient, service or model and data involved, then asks for explicit consent. You can refuse or revoke permission and keep using local materials, history and the in-app clock. Third-party retention and deletion follow the recipient's privacy policy. FREE AND PRO The free version supports one knowledge base. WatchAI Pro unlocks multiple knowledge bases and custom clock styles inside the app. Monthly Pro renews automatically. Eligible subscribers can receive a one-month free trial. Your local subscription price, billing period and trial eligibility are shown in the App Store and before purchase. To stop renewal, cancel in your App Store subscription settings at least 24 hours before the trial or current billing period ends. A lifetime purchase is also available. Buying lifetime access does not automatically cancel an existing monthly subscription. Availability and trial eligibility are determined by the App Store. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AI Link
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自定义大模型,把常用 AI 放进一个 App。AI Link 支持多家主流模型服务,使用你自己的 API Key,自由选择模型、切换对话方式,也能在 Apple Watch 上随手发起提问。 【主流大模型,自定义接入】 提供 DeepSeek、智谱 GLM、通义千问 Qwen、豆包/火山方舟、百度千帆/文心、腾讯混元、Kimi/Moonshot、MiniMax、硅基流动等服务预设。也可填写兼容的 API 地址、协议与模型 ID,接入自己的模型服务,并在聊天中切换服务和模型。 支持兼容 Chat Completions 与 Claude Messages 的文字聊天接口;具体服务和模型以应用内可选项目、所在商店地区、服务商能力及账号权限为准。支持表单、JSON 与二维码导入。AI Link 不提供内置模型额度,使用前需准备可用的第三方 API Key。 【文字与语音,按习惯切换】 在 iPhone 上使用系统语音输入与朗读,或选择支持的云端语音服务。输入后检查、编辑再发送;云端按住录音可用滑动手势取消或转成文字确认。自动朗读可按需开启。 【联网找资料,回答有出处】 启用联网搜索后,先检索网页资料,再由你选择的文字模型回答。展开搜索来源查看标题和链接。已配置的官方 DeepSeek 文字服务可直接复用当前密钥,无需再次填写;也可独立配置其他支持的搜索服务。搜索与模型请求可能分别计费。 【抬起手腕,随手问一句】 先在 iPhone 完成服务配置,再在配对 Apple Watch 上提问、查看回答或使用本地系统朗读。手表问答重连后同步到 iPhone 的本地会话。可用方式取决于手表网络、所选服务与设备权限。 【回答方式,由你来定】 设置全局或单模型提示词,让回复更符合你的语言、格式和表达偏好。多话题管理把不同讨论分开;Markdown 展示支持标题、列表、表格与代码块,方便阅读和复制。 【本地保存,清楚知道数据去向】 API Key 保存在设备安全存储中;聊天记录和提示词保存在本机。请求所需的数据直接发送至你配置的第三方服务,不经过 AI Link 自有中转服务器。配对手表会同步所选服务配置和密钥。iPhone 和 iPad 正式版使用 Firebase Analytics 处理应用使用统计,具体范围见隐私政策;聊天内容、提示词、录音和密钥不作为统计事件发送。 【试用与永久解锁】 可主动领取 7 天全部功能试用;试用不自动续费,也不会在到期时自动扣款。永久解锁为一次性购买,支持同一 Apple 账户在 iPhone、iPad 与配对 Apple Watch 上恢复购买。重装或恢复购买不会重新开始试用;试用需联网验证时间。当前价格和可领取资格以 App 内及 App Store 的实际显示为准。 第三方模型、联网搜索与云端语音的用量不包含在应用解锁费用中,可用性及费用取决于所选服务和账号权限。当前不支持图片或文件发送,也不提供跨账号云端历史同步。 支持简体中文、繁體中文与英文界面,以及浅色、深色和跟随系统外观;手表界面支持简体中文与英文。AI 生成内容可能不准确,请核实重要信息。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: AI Link at 4 against WatchAI's 2. AI Link also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. WatchAI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AI Link sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WatchAI | AI Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 济坤 任 | 高远 王 |
In-app purchases
WatchAI
- WatchAI Pro Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- WatchAI Pro$9.99
AI Link
- AI Link 永久解锁Free
- 7-day TrialFree





