# Cheatsheet vs Watchsmith

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cheatsheet at 81% against Watchsmith's 38%. Cheatsheet also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 563). Watchsmith's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Watchsmith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cheatsheet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 563 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Cheatsheet's written reviews are positive against 38% of Watchsmith's.

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, Watchsmith every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cheatsheet | Watchsmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829/reviews)** | [3.9 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchsmith/id1483088503/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 563 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 128 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) |

## What reviewers say

### Cheatsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829)

Quickly store and access important information like hotel room numbers or license plates via widgets, a custom keyboard, or your Apple Watch. This app simplifies recalling details without needing to unlock your phone.

**Highlights:** Quick recall memos, Widget access, Custom keyboard integration, Apple Watch app, Search functionality, Organize with folders, Format notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick access to information
- 💡 Useful for remembering important details
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection
- 🔋 Apple Watch battery drain
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing from widget
- Syncing problems between devices
- Crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/reorder entries
- Improve sync reliability
- Implement password protection
- Allow adding images/attachments to entries
- Expand customization options (colors, icons, etc.)


### Watchsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchsmith/id1483088503)

Personalize your Apple Watch with customizable complications that can dynamically change throughout the day. Access a variety of tools like weather, workouts, and a timezone converter directly from your watch.

**Highlights:** Customizable complications, Dynamic complication scheduling, Weather app, Workout app, Timezone converter, Games, Calendar

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watchsmith Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Watchsmith Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable complications
- 👍 Simplifies date complication
- 🌟 Indispensable app
- 🎨 Fun to customize
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Complications don't update frequently
- 🔌 Battery life issues
- 🤔 Confusing UI and instructions
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🕰️ Time complications not accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Complications not syncing properly
- App freezes on Apple Watch
- Weather location stuck on LA
- Shared calendar issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for Series 7 and Apple Watch Ultra
- Hourly weather complication
- Year complication
- Celsius temperature option
- Third-party app complications support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cheatsheet free?

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

### Is Watchsmith free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cheatsheet or Watchsmith?

Cheatsheet is rated higher. Cheatsheet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Watchsmith averages 3.9 from 563 ratings.

### Do Cheatsheet or Watchsmith have ads?

Neither Cheatsheet nor Watchsmith shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or Watchsmith?

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Watchsmith every 4 days. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on September 25, 2026 and Watchsmith on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*