Comparison

Notes for Watch vs DONT

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

DONT

Features
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Tasks don't shrink. Time doesn't come back. But the day starts to change the moment you decide what NOT to do. DONT is a to-do app for the things you've decided to leave undone. Stop running through your TODOs. Start by keeping your DONTs. ■ Who it's for · Crossing off tasks doesn't lighten your mind · Too many things you want to do, and none of them get started · You can't say no, so your own work keeps slipping · You put things off, then beat yourself up about it · "Just prioritize," they say — but it all looks important ■ Three steps to start 1. Pick three DONTs "Don't open social media first thing." "Don't give unsolicited advice." "Don't attend meetings without an agenda." Choose from templates or write your own. Stuck? Pick one from work, one from information, one from relationships — that balance works. 2. When in doubt, ask A sudden request, an invitation, an impulse — in that moment, the AI checks against your DONTs and answers Do / DONT / Hold. You're not handing the decision over. You're getting your own yardstick back. 3. Look back at the end of the day Mark the days you kept it. Mark the days you broke it. A streak grows from the days that stick. Your weekly rate is right there at a glance. Perfect isn't the point. Keeping going is. ■ DONT Pro · Unlimited AI consults (Free: 5 per week) · Unlimited DONT rules (Free: up to 3) ¥980 / month or ¥9,800 / year (17% off) ■ Before you start · You can change or delete any DONT later · Pro can be canceled anytime, and auto-renew can be turned off · Deleting your account wipes all your data Try harder at trying less. DONT holds the line on what you've decided not to do. Terms of Service: https://dont.jp/en/legal Privacy Policy: https://dont.jp/en/privacy

Screenshots

Notes for Watch4 screens
DONT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DONT at Free against Notes for Watch's $1.99. DONT also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Notes for Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On ads 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

DONT is free to download; Notes for Watch costs $1.99 up front. DONT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Notes for Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes for Watch ships an update every 2 months, DONT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notes for Watch versus DONT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes for WatchDONT
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (523 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings523 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick Balestratiny inc.

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

DONT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Notes for Watch

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DONT

Subscriptions2
  • DONT Pro$5.991 Month
  • DONT Pro(年額)$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Notes for Watch free?
Notes for Watch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DONT free?
DONT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes for Watch or DONT have ads?
Neither Notes for Watch nor DONT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes for Watch or DONT?
Notes for Watch ships an update every 2 months, and DONT every 3 days. Most recently, Notes for Watch was updated on October 24, 2026 and DONT on October 25, 2026.

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