# Notes for Watch vs KnowTree

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for Watch | KnowTree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-watch/id973679652/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowtree/id6757321205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **523** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Balestra](https://appshunter.io/developer/968170570) | [Ukon Ryohei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834526187) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes for Watch

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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


### KnowTree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowtree/id6757321205)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KnowTree Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*