Comparison

Cheatsheet vs Notes for Watch

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

Notes for Watch

Access and manage your notes directly from your wrist. This app allows you to import existing notes or create new ones by dictation, making them available offline on your Apple Watch. It integrates with Siri for quick access and supports various languages.

Highlights
  • Import notes from iOS
  • Create and delete notes on Apple Watch
  • Offline note access
  • Dictate note content
  • Optional note titles
  • Siri integration
Features
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How many times did you have to take out your iPhone from your pocket only to check a simple note? This will never be a problem again with Notes for Watch. - Import notes from the official Notes app or just paste them in the app. - Immediately transfer notes to your Apple Watch app. Read them even offline. - Create and delete notes from your Apple Watch by dictating the content. - No need to always come up with a note's title, it's optional so you can create notes as quickly as possible on the go. - Uses your device default font size preference for an optimal reading experience. - Ask Siri to show, create or append your NotesWatch notes. - Localized in 8 languages. - Supports iOS 11 and watchOS 4. We're always listening to your feedback. Just get in touch with us from the settings section of the app and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

Screenshots

Cheatsheet4 screens
Notes for Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cheatsheet at 81% against Notes for Watch's 23%. Cheatsheet also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.9). Notes for Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). 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

Cheatsheet is free to download; Notes for Watch costs $1.99 up front. Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Notes for Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cheatsheet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 520 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Cheatsheet's written reviews are positive against 23% of Notes for Watch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, Notes for Watch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Cheatsheet versus Notes for Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheatsheetNotes for Watch
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better3.9 (520 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better23.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better520
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOverdesigned, LLCPatrick Balestra

Customer experience

Cheatsheet

All ratings1,898 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.2%

Notes for Watch

All ratings520 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative24.2%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive23.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative69.9%

User reviews

Cheatsheet

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Notes for Watch

From 520 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Handy for quick notes
  • 💡 Useful for Apple Watch

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Limited functionality
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs

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.)

Notes for Watch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notes not syncing between devices
  • Dictation not working on Apple Watch
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Inconsistent behavior when adding or editing notes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved sync between iPhone and Apple Watch
  • More customization options
  • Support for checklists and advanced note-taking features
  • Better interface and controls on Apple Watch

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Cheatsheet

Subscriptions4
  • Cheatsheet Pro$0.991 Month
  • Cheatsheet Pro$1.991 Month
  • Cheatsheet Pro$4.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Cheatsheet Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$5.99
  • Big Tip$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Legacy$19.99
  • Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime)$79.99
None

Notes for Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cheatsheet free?
Cheatsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes for Watch free?
Notes for Watch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cheatsheet or Notes for Watch?
Cheatsheet is rated higher. Cheatsheet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Notes for Watch averages 3.9 from 520 ratings.
Do Cheatsheet or Notes for Watch have ads?
Neither Cheatsheet nor Notes for Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or Notes for Watch?
Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notes for Watch every 2 months. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on September 25, 2026 and Notes for Watch on September 24, 2026.

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