Comparison

Cheatsheet vs Arch Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Cheatsheet

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
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Cheatsheet is for the little things you never remember: hotel rooms, license plates, luggage combination, ID numbers. Write them down in Cheatsheet and then refer to them anytime in a Widget or paste them anywhere with the Custom Keyboard. No more fumbling to unlock your phone and find your notes app; Cheatsheet is as easy as looking at your lock screen, pulling up the keyboard, or glancing at your Apple Watch. App Features: • Simple UI for adding and managing your cheats. • Over 450 icons to help you recognize what you’re looking for. • Quickly copy a cheat by tapping-and-holding on a row. • Search for your cheats, both in the app and in Spotlight. • Use Shortcuts or Siri to “add notes to Cheatsheet” or “find notes in Cheatsheet”. • Organize your cheats with folders and titles. • Format your notes with bold, italics, lists, links, and more. • Protect your cheats with Passcode Lock (Pro feature). • Sync between all your iOS devices via iCloud (Pro feature). Widgets: • Multiple sizes, styles, and colors. • Tap a cheat to open it. Tap the “+” button to add a cheat in the app. • Cheatsheet also has a “Today widget” with options to copy or delete cheats. Apple Watch: • Add, edit, and delete cheats right from your wrist. • Complications show your top cheat (or several cheats) right on your watch face. • Syncs to your iPhone via iCloud (Pro feature). Keyboard Extension: • Shows up to 50 cheats, which you can insert anywhere you can use a custom keyboard. • Includes space, delete, and return keys to help with simple edits. Advanced Features: • Automate your workflows with Shortcuts. • Action extension: send text or URLs to Cheatsheet from any app via the share sheet. • Customize the Cheatsheet widget’s appearance and behavior to suit your needs. • Add or open notes from Control Center (iOS 18 required). • URL scheme for adding a cheat: cheatsheet://add?text=everything%20is%20awesome. Cheatsheet Pro: • Remove limits on the widget, keyboard, and Watch app. • Protect your cheats with Passcode Lock. • Organize your cheats with folders. • Sync your cheats between your devices with iCloud. • Cheatsheet Pro is a simple, annual subscription; there is a one-time purchase option for customers who want to avoid subscriptions. Cheatsheet for Mac is sold separately. • Purchases help support the ongoing development of Cheatsheet — this app is beloved by its users and has over 10 years of active development by a single indie developer, so your support is truly appreciated! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Arch Buddy

Features
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There's a stack of unread text between you and what you need to know. Arch Buddy is your personal Robo-Archivist—turning that wall into a timed, winnable session. Scan any printed page with your camera, paste a link, upload a document, or load a full ebook — then read one precise word at a time, at a speed you control, with the power to pause and rewind. RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) speed reading strips away the friction and puts the text right in front of you, word by word, until you're through. Every session builds something that stays. Your personal Archive grows richer the more you read. By earning Bookmarks and Scrolls, you unlock new Realms, Augments and Arch Buddy companions. Watch as your reading speed increases, your shelves fill and the ancient library changes around you. Maintain your streak and your reward multiplier climbs. Each reading session genuinely matters. WHAT ARCH BUDDY DOES: — Scan text from any surface — your first scans use AI for extra-sharp results, then fast on-device scanning — Import documents (PDF, DOCX, RTF, TXT) or pull clean text from any URL — Read full ebooks (EPUB, PDF), split into chapters with progress saved per chapter — RSVP speed reading at 100–1200 WPM with smart Dynamic Speed ramping — Highlight colour customization that expands as you unlock new Realms — A living Archive home screen that reflects your reading history — Collectible Realms: Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Futuristic and more — Craft your Arch Buddy with unlockable skins in the Foundry — Streak multiplier that climbs as you keep your daily reading streak — Full dark-mode design built for focus, not distraction Arch Buddy is for people who want to hone their attention span. Not a speed-reading flex. Not a productivity dashboard. A quiet, evolving sanctuary where every page you finish earns something permanent. The library is waiting. The Arch Buddy is ready. The text is not going to read itself. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cheatsheet4 screens
Arch Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arch Buddy at weekly against Cheatsheet's fortnightly. Arch Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). 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. Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Arch Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cheatsheet ships an update fortnightly, Arch Buddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cheatsheet versus Arch Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheatsheetArch Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOverdesigned, LLCArjun Rai Babber

Bugs and requests

Cheatsheet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Entries disappearing from widget
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Crashes on older devices

Requested features

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

Arch Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Cheatsheet

Subscriptions4
  • Cheatsheet Pro$0.991 Month
  • Cheatsheet Pro$1.991 Month
  • Cheatsheet Pro$4.991 Year
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  • Cheatsheet Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$5.99
  • Big Tip$9.99
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  • Legacy$19.99
  • Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime)$79.99
8 purchases

Arch Buddy

Subscriptions1
  • Arch Buddy Pro$11.491 Year
One-time7
  • Merriweather Font$1.49
  • Crimson Pro Font$1.49
  • Lato Font$1.49
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  • Playfair Display Font$1.99
  • 100 Deep OCR Scans$1.99
  • Paleo Skin$2.99
  • Mimi Skin$2.99

Questions

Is Cheatsheet free?
Cheatsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arch Buddy free?
Arch Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cheatsheet or Arch Buddy have ads?
Neither Cheatsheet nor Arch Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or Arch Buddy?
Cheatsheet ships an update fortnightly, and Arch Buddy weekly. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on October 18, 2026 and Arch Buddy on October 9, 2026.

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