Comparison

DogNotes 2 vs Iris

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

Head to head
About

DogNotes 2

Features
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DogNotes 2 allows you to track and see the expenses of your dog or pet quickly and easily. The app was designed for quick expense entries and even easier tracking of expenses for your dog or pet.

About

Iris

This app leverages voice commands to help you draft messages, take notes, engage in conversations, and ask questions. It aims to streamline daily tasks and information retrieval through intuitive voice interaction.

Highlights
  • Draft messages with voice
  • Take and recall voice notes
  • Engage in long conversations
  • Ask knowledge-based questions
  • Iterate and rewrite messages
  • Syncs across Apple devices
Features
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Ask questions, plan your day, or get AI working on your computer, all by talking to your watch. Spend less time looking at a screen and more time doing what matters. • Get answers. Make things happen. Iris brings the power of ChatGPT to your Apple Watch. Ask questions, make plans, or let AI agents take things off your plate, from everyday to-dos to work projects. Get things done quickly and easily, just by speaking. • Less screen time. More real life. Whether you're cooking dinner, out for a walk, or in the middle of a busy day, Iris lets you get the help you need without reaching for your phone. Find a recipe, capture an idea, or get a quick answer without interrupting what you're doing or getting pulled into distractions on your screen. • Your ChatGPT, wherever you go. Iris connects to your existing ChatGPT account, bringing your information and work with you. Pick up where you left off, access what matters, and keep everything connected across your Watch, phone, and computer. No separate account or paid subscription is required. • Keep things moving, wherever you are. With Codex Remote Control, start or guide work on your computer even when you're away from your desk. Your dot (supported accounts only) is always within reach, too. Share an idea, check on progress, or give feedback while it continues working on your behalf, all from your Apple Watch. • Just your watch. No phone required. Iris works directly on your Apple Watch with Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity, so you can leave your phone behind and still have powerful AI at your fingertips. Wherever your day takes you, help is just a conversation away.

Screenshots

DogNotes 24 screens
Iris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Iris at Free against DogNotes 2's $0.99. Iris also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). DogNotes 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

Iris is free to download; DogNotes 2 costs $0.99 up front. Iris sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. DogNotes 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DogNotes 2 ships an update every 2 months, Iris every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DogNotes 2 versus Iris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDogNotes 2Iris
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.2 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB156 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPALIANTechKpaw, LLC

In-app purchases

None

DogNotes 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Iris

Subscriptions1
  • Premium access3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is DogNotes 2 free?
DogNotes 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DogNotes 2 or Iris have ads?
Neither DogNotes 2 nor Iris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DogNotes 2 or Iris?
DogNotes 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Iris every 8 days. Most recently, DogNotes 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Iris on October 25, 2026.

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