# Remote Battery Level for Watch vs phoneWatcher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: phoneWatcher at none against Remote Battery Level for Watch's 4. phoneWatcher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Remote Battery Level for Watch's advantage is ratings volume (312 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Battery Level for Watch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. phoneWatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Remote Battery Level for Watch against 4.0 for phoneWatcher. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Battery Level for Watch has 312 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Remote Battery Level for Watch's written reviews are positive against 50% of phoneWatcher's.

Remote Battery Level for Watch ships an update every 2 months, phoneWatcher every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Battery Level for Watch | phoneWatcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-battery-level-for-watch/id954912200/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonewatcher/id1202489070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **312** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caramba App Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/349530108) | [Erwin Mazariegos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202489069) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Battery Level for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-battery-level-for-watch/id954912200)

Monitor your iPhone's battery level and charging status directly from your Apple Watch. Receive alerts for full charge or critical battery levels. View your Watch's charge on your iPhone and check data connection status.

**Highlights:** Check iPhone battery on Apple Watch, iPhone charging alerts on Watch, View Watch battery on iPhone, Display battery on Watch Face, Check data connection status, Customizable alert limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.49 | per year |
| Remote Battery Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome little app
- 👍 Works as expected
- 👍 Useful for checking battery remotely
- 🚀 Convenient complication on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications don't work
- 🐛 Inaccurate battery readings
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 💰 Subscription model
- 🔋 Disconnects from Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Complication doesn't update
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- More frequent battery updates
- Sound alerts for low battery
- Ability to view watch battery on iPhone


### phoneWatcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonewatcher/id1202489070)

Receive timely alerts on your smartwatch when your phone's battery level drops below a customizable threshold. Ensure you're never caught off guard by a dead phone battery again.

**Highlights:** Watch notifications for low phone battery, Customizable notification threshold, Supports all Watch complications, Regular phone battery checks, Avoid dead phone surprises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Battery Level for Watch free?

Remote Battery Level for Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is phoneWatcher free?

phoneWatcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Battery Level for Watch or phoneWatcher?

phoneWatcher is rated higher. Remote Battery Level for Watch averages 3.9 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while phoneWatcher averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Remote Battery Level for Watch or phoneWatcher have ads?

Remote Battery Level for Watch shows ads; phoneWatcher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Battery Level for Watch or phoneWatcher?

Remote Battery Level for Watch ships an update every 2 months, and phoneWatcher every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Battery Level for Watch was updated on September 19, 2026 and phoneWatcher on June 1, 2026.

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