# BOOX Assistant — Transfer and sync file tool

> File transfer and sync tool for BOOX e-readers and accessories. (iPhone/iPad app by Onyx International Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boox-assistant/id1527846834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Onyx International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527846836)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2020-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boox-assistant/id1527846834/reviews.md

## What is BOOX Assistant?

1. Transfer local files to BOOX terminal for reading via WiFi transfer or push；
2. Push the news/web page link to the BOOX terminal to read;
3. Scan QR code to directly view and download the reading screenshot or note page on BOOX device；
4. Synced notes from BOOX device；
5. Update the firmware of BOOX Bluetooth accessories;

## Key features

- Transfer files via WiFi
- Push news and web links
- Scan QR for screenshots/notes
- Sync notes from device
- Update accessory firmware

## What do users think of BOOX Assistant?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast file transfer between devices
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📱 Easy push functionality for documents and images
- 🔄 Syncing works well when functioning properly
- ✨ Good companion app for BOOX devices
- 📤 Quick document sharing capabilities

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes when opening notes
- 🐛 App crashes when viewing synced notes
- ⚠️ Poor synchronization reliability
- 🐛 Blank pages displayed in notes
- 🔧 Lacks in-app reading functionality
- 🐛 Crashes with infinite notes format
- 📱 Poor iPhone screen optimization
- 🔐 Password-protected notes visible unprotected
- 🌐 Limited server location support
- ⚠️ Infrequent app updates
- 🎨 Poor handling of non-standard canvas sizes
- 📊 Incomplete note synchronization
- 🔤 Poor English translations throughout
- 📱 iPad display issues - not full screen
- ⚠️ Slow synchronization process

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening notes
- Login verification code not sending
- Sync freezes with security check slider
- Notes show as blank after sync
- Push file functionality not working
- WeChat login not functional
- EU server not supported
- WiFi transfer not working
- Device binding fails and cannot be re-established
- File download saves to inaccessible /var directory
- Notes missing after device folder relocation
- Color notes cause import crashes
- Infinite notes crash on complex documents
- Non-standard canvas content gets cut off
- Only partial notes visible on phone
- App crashes with latest Palma 2 update
- List view text too small to read
- Dynamic Island and new screen sizes not optimized

**Most requested features**

- In-app reading capability for books and PDFs
- Batch photo upload functionality
- Read highlights and annotations on phone
- Sync reading position across devices
- Camera scan function to push notes
- Safari share extension integration
- Support for template viewing in notes
- Multi-language support (Russian, others)
- Landscape mode lock for iPad
- Better handling of infinite notes format
- Access to synced books on mobile
- Copy functionality for synced books

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boox-assistant/id1527846834/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2026-03-26*

Any attempt to open my notes crashes the app

### 1/5 — Can’t view notes :(

*2026-02-15*

Works for pushing docs to my Boox Note Air 5 C. But when I try to view my one of my synced notes on iPhone and iPad, the app crashes every time . As this app has not been updated in a long time, I’ll assume the devs don’t care.

### 1/5 — Not very usable

*2026-01-23*

I own a box ultra c, a 7 inch, a note 5 c I would think I’ve invested enough to expect a decent iPhone app to add stuff to my boox devices. Half the time when I open a note it spins then crashes. The app stinks.

### 4/5 — Solid

*2026-01-18, version 1.4.4*

The UI is a little funny but it works well enough for my Note 4C. I don’t get the hate.

### 3/5 — Missing read-in app option

*2026-01-15*

I guess it does what it describes, but the lack of in-app reading option leaves much to be desired in terms of the overall ecosystem experience.

### 2/5 — Lots of crashing

*2026-01-05*

App still crashes when trying to open notebooks.

### 2/5 — Still crashes

*2025-12-24*

Onyx' updates to this app are few and far between. I was hoping this latest update would at least address the constant crashes when opening notebooks, but alas the problem still remains.

### 2/5 — Great when it works

*2025-11-09*

App keeps crashing when I try to open my synced notes

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2025-10-25*

Crashes when opening infinite note. Fix this app or delete it. Stop selling people on its functionality in your marketing if you don’t bother making it work. You could learn a lot from Remarkable or Supernote.

### 1/5 — Almost completely useless

*2025-10-02*

By almost I mean 99% useless. And that’s when it doesn’t crash. Who wrote this?

## Frequently asked questions about BOOX Assistant

### What does BOOX Assistant do?

BOOX Assistant is a utility app designed to help users transfer files, news links, and web pages to their BOOX e-reader devices. It also facilitates viewing and downloading screenshots or notes taken on the device, syncing notes, and updating firmware for BOOX Bluetooth accessories.

### How can I transfer files to my BOOX device using this app?

You can transfer local files to your BOOX terminal for reading via WiFi transfer. The app also allows you to push news or web page links directly to your BOOX device for convenient reading.

### Is BOOX Assistant free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, BOOX Assistant is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting it is entirely free for users.

### What kind of content can I manage with BOOX Assistant?

You can manage various types of content, including local files for reading, news articles and web pages pushed from your phone, and screenshots or note pages captured on your BOOX device. It also handles syncing notes and updating accessory firmware.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.4 — 2026-01-05

Fix some known issues.

### 1.4.3 — 2025-12-23

Fix some known issues.

### 1.4.2 — 2025-12-18

Fix some known issues.

### 1.4.1 — 2023-11-01

Fix known issues

### 1.4.0 — 2023-10-24

1、Update note type
2、Fix known issues

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## More apps by Onyx International Inc.

- [StarNote: Note Taking & PDF](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starnote-note-taking-and-pdf/id6751570915)

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