What it does
- Voice Input captures spoken questions with no typing required.
- Voice Chat Mode runs hands-free conversation. It auto-detects when you speak, transcribes, gets an AI response, speaks it back, and listens again.
- Text-to-Speech reads AI responses through the watch speaker or connected AirPods.
- Prompt Templates give quick access to Translate, Summarize, Explain, Email Draft, Fix Grammar, Brainstorm, and your own custom templates.
- Conversation Memory keeps context within a session so you can ask follow-up questions without repeating yourself.
- iOS Chat and Handoff lets you view, continue, export, or start conversations on iPhone with encrypted history.
Pricing
PRO is a $9.99 one-time purchase for users who bring their own API keys. AskWatch+ is a $5.99 per month subscription that includes managed AI models with no API keys needed. Ultra adds premium models, web search, and higher limits.
Good to know
- Runs on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, CarPlay, Apple TV, and Mac.
- Requires iOS 16+ and watchOS 10+.
- API keys are stored in Apple's iCloud Keychain with end-to-end encryption and are never sent to the developer's servers.
Questions & answers
- How do I get an API key?
- Visit your chosen AI provider's website, such as platform.openai.com for OpenAI, and create an account. API keys are usually found in the Settings or API section.
- Are my API keys safe?
- API keys are stored in Apple's iCloud Keychain with end-to-end encryption. They sync securely between your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac, and are never sent to the developer's servers.
- What's the difference between PRO and AskWatch+?
- PRO is a $9.99 one-time purchase for power users who bring their own keys. AskWatch+ and Ultra are subscriptions where the developer provides the AI models, so no API keys are needed. Both include all PRO app features; Ultra adds premium models, web search, and higher limits.
- Can I use AskWatch offline?
- The app requires an internet connection to communicate with AI providers. It works offline for viewing history.
In their words
Your personal AI assistant on Apple Watch.