Comparison

Notes for Watch vs KnowTree

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

Head to head
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!

About

KnowTree

Organize your thoughts and information hierarchically with parent-child relationships. Supports Markdown, images, and code blocks for rich note-taking. Offers flexible workflows and powerful search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical note organization
  • Markdown support
  • Flexible workflow (top-down/bottom-up)
  • Rich content (images, links, code)
  • Search across all nodes
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Multiple tree management (premium)
Features
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◆ Organize notes in a "hierarchy" — and everything becomes clearer With most note-taking apps, as information piles up, it becomes hard to see how things are connected. "KnowTree" organizes your notes hierarchically with parent-child relationships. Group related information together so you can always find it again. --- ◆ Key Features [Tree Structure] Create nodes with parent-child relationships. Organize like "Main Topic → Subtopic → Details." No limit on how deep you can go. [Flexible Workflow] Start from the big picture (top-down), or jot down small notes and group them later (bottom-up) — both approaches work great. [Rich Content] Supports Markdown, images, links, and code blocks. Create notes that are clear and easy to read. --- ◆ Great For • Systematically organizing what you've learned • Structuring reading notes to match a book's outline • Managing project information in a hierarchy • Organizing your thoughts before writing • Connecting scattered notes into a coherent structure --- ◆ Features [Basic] • Create, edit, and delete nodes • Organize nodes with parent-child relationships • Markdown support • Search across all nodes • Trash (recover accidentally deleted notes) [Data Management] • Create and restore backups • Import data [Premium] • Create multiple trees • Ad-free experience • Premium color themes • Add images within note content • Export nodes • Home screen widget *Available with a Premium subscription (monthly) --- ◆ About Premium Plan Unlock all features with a monthly subscription. • Remove ads for a distraction-free experience • Access more color themes • Manage multiple trees for different purposes • Add images directly to your notes • Export in Markdown format • Quick access from your home screen You can cancel your subscription at any time. --- EULA (Apple Standard License Agreement) This app is subject to the Apple Media Services Standard End User License Agreement (Standard EULA). Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use Use of this app is subject to the following terms: KnowTree Terms of Use: https://uconpa.com/chishikinoki/terms/ Privacy Policy For information on how we handle user data: KnowTree Privacy Policy: https://uconpa.com/chishikinoki/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

Notes for Watch4 screens
KnowTree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KnowTree at Free against Notes for Watch's $1.99. KnowTree also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Notes for Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating 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

KnowTree is free to download; Notes for Watch costs $1.99 up front. KnowTree sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notes for Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Notes for Watch against 4.0 for KnowTree. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes for Watch has 523 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes for Watch ships an update every 2 months, KnowTree every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Notes for Watch versus KnowTree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes for WatchKnowTree
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (523 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings523 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#72 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick BalestraUkon Ryohei

Bugs and requests

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

KnowTree

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Notes for Watch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KnowTree

One-time1
  • KnowTree Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Notes for Watch free?
Notes for Watch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KnowTree free?
KnowTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notes for Watch or KnowTree?
KnowTree is rated higher. Notes for Watch averages 3.9 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while KnowTree averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notes for Watch or KnowTree have ads?
KnowTree shows ads; Notes for Watch does not.
Which is updated more often, Notes for Watch or KnowTree?
Notes for Watch ships an update every 2 months, and KnowTree every 9 days. Most recently, Notes for Watch was updated on November 6, 2026 and KnowTree on October 31, 2026.

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