Comparison

Watch Notes vs QuickQR

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

Head to head
About

Watch Notes

Quickly access important information like train schedules or notes directly from your Apple Watch. Avoid reaching for your iPhone by viewing text, images, and URLs on your wrist. Data syncs seamlessly from your iPhone.

Highlights
  • View notes and images on Apple Watch
  • Access train timetables
  • Display website URLs as QR codes
  • Sync data from iPhone
  • Action Extension integration
  • Copy and paste functionality
Features
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Access to urgent information, such as train timetables or notes on your Apple Watch. No need to look for your iPhone in your pocket or bag. You can just check it on your wrist. The app shows text and images clipped with your iPhone, as well as text, images, and URLs loaded from Extension on your Apple Watch. ◎ Usage - Train route search and timetable - Notes that you need to check urgently - Shopping list - ToDos - Flashcards - Notes that you shouldn't forget - Favorite photo - Website URLs that you'd like to recommend to someone ◎ Features - Data is stored on your iPhone. Apple Watch has a simple control focused on viewing. - Supported Extension so it's easy to load data. Of course you are able to copy and paste. - URLs are shown in a QR code on Apple Watch. Use the barcode scanning app on the iPhone to scan the code to open the website. ◎ Integrated with other apps! By using a new Action Extension for iOS 8, the app can show the loaded data on Apple Watch. •Images •Safari •iTunes... and so on ◎ Notes The app can save and show up to 3 entries on Apple Watch. However, you can get an unlimited number of entries through in-app purchases.

About

QuickQR

Features
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Turn the web page you are viewing into a QR code in one click. Move long URLs to another device without typing them again. QuickQR makes link sharing simple, fast, and direct. MAIN FEATURES • Automatically uses the URL of the page you are viewing • Generates a clear QR code instantly • Displays the code at a practical size for easy scanning • Reduces copying, pasting, messaging, and typing • Keeps the workflow simple with no account required • Processes the QR code locally on your device USE CASES • Open a desktop web page on another device • Pass a reference link during an online meeting • Continue reading an article on a device nearby • Move product, map, booking, or research pages between devices • Avoid mistakes when transferring a long or complex URL ALL FEATURES INCLUDED QuickQR has no paid premium tier or subscription. Its QR code generation feature is available for free. Instead of packing in tools you do not need, QuickQR focuses on one useful job: turning the page you are viewing into a QR code. Download QuickQR and make your next link transfer a one-click task.

Screenshots

Watch Notes4 screens
QuickQR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Watch Notes at Free against QuickQR's $0.99. Watch Notes also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). QuickQR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, 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

Watch Notes is free to download; QuickQR costs $0.99 up front. Watch Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuickQR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watch Notes ships an update every 6 weeks, QuickQR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Watch Notes versus QuickQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatch NotesQuickQR
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiWare Inc.Moca LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Watch Notes

One-time1
  • Unlock entry limit$0.99
None

QuickQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watch Notes free?
Watch Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickQR free?
QuickQR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watch Notes or QuickQR have ads?
Neither Watch Notes nor QuickQR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watch Notes or QuickQR?
Watch Notes ships an update every 6 weeks, and QuickQR every 2 months. Most recently, Watch Notes was updated on September 7, 2026 and QuickQR on September 22, 2026.

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