# Notes for Watch vs NoteWatch

The clearest difference is price: NoteWatch at Free against Notes for Watch's $1.99. NoteWatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Notes for Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (520 vs 5). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

NoteWatch is free to download; Notes for Watch costs $1.99 up front. NoteWatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Notes for Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes for Watch has 520 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notes for Watch ships an update every 2 months, NoteWatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for Watch | NoteWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (520 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-watch/id973679652/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notewatch-watch-face-notes/id6636546987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **520** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Balestra](https://appshunter.io/developer/968170570) | [Yingchi Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114289020) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes for Watch

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

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


### NoteWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notewatch-watch-face-notes/id6636546987)

Add notes directly to your watch face or within the companion iPhone app. Customize note icons and colors to match your style. Enjoy photo and weather backgrounds when your note list is empty.

**Highlights:** Add notes to watch face, Input notes via iPhone app or watch, Voice and text input, Customizable note icons and colors, Photo and weather backgrounds, Modular watch face support (Series 4+)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium pack | $1.99 | per month |
| NoteWatch Photo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Notewatch unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes for Watch free?

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

### Is NoteWatch free?

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

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

NoteWatch is rated higher. Notes for Watch averages 3.9 out of 5 from 520 ratings, while NoteWatch averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

Neither Notes for Watch nor NoteWatch shows ads.

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

Notes for Watch ships an update every 2 months, and NoteWatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notes for Watch was updated on September 24, 2026 and NoteWatch on September 9, 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.*