Reader for Watch

About this app

Reader for Watch turns your Apple Watch into a fully standalone EPUB & TXT reader. Import books from your iPhone Files app, send them to your paired Apple Watch, then read offline or listen with Read Aloud (TTS) anytime—completely phone-free! Perfect for workouts, commutes, running, or leaving your phone behind. The app beautifully adapts your books for the watch screen with auto-scroll, chapter parsing, and customizable text styles. Key Features: • Standalone Reading: Read fully offline on Apple Watch after a quick transfer. • EPUB & TXT Support: Easy import from the iOS Files app or other apps. • Image Support: Full support for displaying images and illustrations in EPUB books. • Text-to-Speech (TTS): Listen via the Apple Watch speaker or Bluetooth headphones. • Smart Layouts: Automatic chapter parsing, reading progress sync, and bookmarks. • Smooth Auto-Scroll: Enjoy hands-free reading while on the move. • Quick Resume: Continue Reading widget and watchOS complication/control for fast resume. • Library Management: Pin books, track progress, and manage finished books. • Highly Customizable: Adjust font size, themes, custom colors, and speech rates. • Local Archiving: Option to archive local copies on iPhone after sending them to your watch. • Privacy First: Completely private. No data collection. Reader for Watch is designed for book lovers who want a clean, private, and simple way to carry their personal library on their wrist.

What's new in this version: • Added a Share Extension: You can now quickly and seamlessly import EPUB and TXT files into your library directly from the Files app or other apps. What's new recently: • Added the ability to hide or show the navigation bar with a single tap when viewing images. • Improved app performance and reliability when returning to the app from the background. • Fixed an issue where watch face complications and widgets might display stale reading progress. • Added full support for displaying images in EPUB books on Apple Watch, bringing a richer and more complete reading experience to your wrist. (Note: Previously transferred books will need to be re-uploaded to display images.) • Significantly improved EPUB parsing for better chapter recognition, deeper table-of-contents hierarchy, and improved metadata preservation. • Fixed an issue that could cause the app to freeze when transferring very large books from iPhone to Apple Watch. • Enhanced book transfer tracking between iPhone and Apple Watch to improve reliability. • Resolved multiple stability issues, including an error when the Apple Watch speaker is unavailable while charging. • Improved Text-to-Speech (TTS) behavior and chapter title matching. • Listen to books on Apple Watch with the new Read Aloud experience, including natural voices, chapter announcements, Now Playing controls, cover artwork, and background audio. • Customize Read Aloud with per-language speech rates, voice quality choices, and preferred voices for each language.

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1. First observed Aug 11, 2026 · 9:05 AM $1.99