# mameTxt — Tiny Text Reader

> Apple Watch text file reader with page view and audiobook modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Hitoshi OSAKA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mametxt/id1107139010 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hitoshi OSAKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107139009)
- Category: Books, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mametxt/id1107139010/reviews.md

## What is mameTxt?

'mameTxt' is a tiny and simple text reader for Apple Watch. 
'mame' means 'tiny beans' in Japanese, and in 'Book' context, it also means 'miniature'. 
Apple Watch may be the best miniature book by 21st century technology. 

To read text files on Apple Watch, please take following 2 steps: 
1. Copy text files to iOS app via iTunes file sharing, or import from iCloud Drive
2. On iOS app, swipe a file and tap 'Sync' to transfer it to Watch

On Watch app, chose file to read. It supports also:
- Page View mode
- Audio Book (Text to Speech) mode

Enjoy newest comfortable miniature book reading on your Apple Watch!

## Key features

- Read text files on Apple Watch
- Transfer via iTunes file sharing
- Import from iCloud Drive
- Page View mode
- Audio Book (Text to Speech) mode

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mametxt/id1107139010/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It works!

*2022-03-30*

Excellent app— it does exactly what it says it will.  I second the request for an auto-scroll feature!  Thank you developers for a great app!

### 5/5 — Have Been Using for Almost a Year, Only Rare Issues Quickly Resolved

*2021-09-17*

Most of my reviews are for apps I’ve used for a long time (at least a year) and strongly enjoyed. This review is no exception. 

I wasn’t sure when I bought it if it would have the same constant bugs other Watch readers seemed prone to, but I have had no issues. 

Occasionally, due to how simple the app itself is, it feels more like a user interface designed by a programmer without input from less-adept tech users, but once you understand the trick (it’s a learning curve of maybe five minutes at the most), it’s not an issue. 

Plus, with how lightweight the app is, I really don’t have an issue with keeping the user interface simple to the point of being confusing on rare occasion. 

My recommendation? If you want to read on your Apple Watch, get this. All .txt files go into the app without problems, sync works quickly, and using it on the Apple Watch is surprisingly intuitive. Well worth the money.

### 5/5 — Thanks you for this app

*2020-06-17*

Would like to say thanks for the app. Would appreciate if you could add autoscrolling option so I can read without having to touch the watch. Thanks! :)

### 5/5 — Very useful app

*2019-05-21*

Thanks for your idea and deed.

### 5/5 — Great, very useful app.

*2018-10-03*

I really like the app, the way to upload files to it via iCloud works great. 
A couple of ideas for improvement - I like syncing a lot of small text files, and having a sync all button will be nice. 
Also, an option to separate pages by paragraph (each paragraph has its own page) will be helpful.

### 1/5 — not work on my applewatch

*2016-11-07*

it's work 
but not work after rebooting

## Frequently asked questions about mameTxt

### How do I get text files onto mameTxt on my Apple Watch?

You can copy text files to the iOS app via iTunes file sharing or import them from iCloud Drive. Once in the iOS app, swipe a file and tap 'Sync' to transfer it to your Watch.

### Does mameTxt support reading books offline?

Yes, once text files are synced to your Apple Watch, you can read them offline without an internet connection.

### What is the price of mameTxt?

mameTxt is a paid app priced at $2.99.

### What devices is mameTxt compatible with?

mameTxt is supported on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod.

### How often is mameTxt updated?

The latest version, 5.0.3, was released on December 17, 2023. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What is the age rating for mameTxt?

mameTxt has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does mameTxt have advertisements?

No, mameTxt does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application.

### What are the reading modes available in mameTxt?

mameTxt offers two reading modes: a standard Page View mode for reading text visually, and an Audio Book mode that uses Text to Speech to read the text aloud.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.3 — 2023-12-17

- Independent Watch App (you can remove iPhone app after sending .txt files)
- Spec changed as only .txt files in iCloud Drive are available
- Bug Fix (TTS control)

### 5.0.2 — 2021-10-20

Tiny Bug (TTS UI Behavior) Fix.

### 5.0.1 — 2021-09-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Tiny bug fix.

### 5.0.0 — 2020-12-30

Now iOS app also has Text To Speech function.
Others:
* Small improvement
* Tiny bug fix

### 4.4.0 — 2020-10-17

Simplify User Interface update along watchOS7 guideline (partly).

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