# Notes for Watch vs Kanban

The clearest difference is price: Kanban at Free against Notes for Watch's $1.99. Kanban also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (46% vs 23%). Notes for Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Kanban is free to download; Notes for Watch costs $1.99 up front. Kanban sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Notes for Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kanban holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 520 and 279 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Notes for Watch's written reviews are positive against 46% of Kanban's.

Notes for Watch ships an update every 2 months, Kanban fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for Watch | Kanban |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (520 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-watch/id973679652/reviews) | **[4.5 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanban-doneit/id1540325366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **520** | 279 |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Balestra](https://appshunter.io/developer/968170570) | [DesignTech SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540325368) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-watch/id973679652)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Kanban

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanban-doneit/id1540325366)

This app helps you organize daily to-dos, work projects, and goals with a simple, intuitive interface. It offers extensive customization and various views to manage tasks efficiently and see your progress clearly.

**Highlights:** Folders, categories, and tags for organization, Multiple task views (list, grid, board), Unlimited tasks and subtasks, Sync across devices via iCloud, Reminders and calendar integration, Customizable home screen and widgets, Dark mode and native design

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Doneit Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and clean UI design
- 🔧 Highly customizable with extensive options
- 📱 Cross-platform support (Mac, iPad, iPhone)
- 🏷️ Flexible task organization with tags, folders, categories
- 📊 Multiple view options (Kanban, timeline, grid, list)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🔄 Unreliable sync between devices
- ❌ Unintuitive and confusing user interface
- 📚 Lack of documentation and tutorials
- ⚠️ Data loss and disappearing tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappear or get lost during sync
- Sync fails between Mac and iPhone/iPad
- Subtasks not syncing across devices
- Kanban board columns duplicating
- Timeline view broken with tiny blocks and poor layout

**Requested features**

- Drag and drop functionality for tasks and boards
- Better Kanban board implementation with custom column ordering
- Sample templates for new users
- Improved timeline view with zoom controls
- Export functionality (PDF, XLSX, CSV)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes for Watch free?

Notes for Watch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kanban free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes for Watch or Kanban?

Kanban is rated higher. Notes for Watch averages 3.9 out of 5 from 520 ratings, while Kanban averages 4.5 from 279 ratings.

### Do Notes for Watch or Kanban have ads?

Neither Notes for Watch nor Kanban shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes for Watch or Kanban?

Notes for Watch ships an update every 2 months, and Kanban fortnightly. Most recently, Notes for Watch was updated on September 29, 2026 and Kanban on September 19, 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.*