# Watch Reader - txt file — Text File Reader for Watch

> Smartwatch text file viewer with customization and TTS. (iPhone/iPad app by kim juyoung.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-reader-txt-file/id6447301850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157)
- Category: Books, Utilities
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Japanese
- Released: 2023-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-reader-txt-file/id6447301850/reviews.md

## What is Watch Reader?

Watch Reader (Watch Reader) is a watch-only text viewer app.
You can view the txt file you have by sending it to the watch.

First check if you have a watch.
(Supported from devices with WatchOS 9.0 or higher installed)

It is possible to run the watch app alone, but
The phone app is required to import files to the watch app.

The steps to import the file are as follows.
1. The phone app checks some text contents in advance and waits to send the file to the watch app.
2. Launch the watch app and import the file to the watch app through “Import File”.
3. iPhone/iPad and Watch must be in close proximity when transferring files using the watch app.


** Watch App Features **

- Supported from devices with WatchOS 9.0 or higher installed (WatchOS 9.0+)
- txt file
- ePub: Display only text (not supported: image, audio, style (css), chapter)
- Font: Watch default font
- External font file: Transfer and apply font files in otf and ttf formats to the watch app
- font size
- letter spacing
- line spacing
- indent
- Alignment (left, right, center, and justification are not supported)
- Text color & recommended text color
- Background color & recommended background color
- Top information: Select one of non-display, progress, and battery
- TTS: Background playback after Bluetooth connection
- iCloud sync: sync last read location
- App lock: If a password is set for the watch app
- Clear all caches
- Reset settings
- Remove continuous blank lines from original file (automatic)
- Remove blank lines
- Remove a file from the watch app: Swipe left in the file list
- App language: Auto / English / Japanese / Korean
- Search (Location: Settings - Search)
- Designate long-click operation: Unused/TTS/Search
- App brightness
- Internal speaker playback (background playback is not possible when the internal speaker is set)

** Phone App Features **

- Send files to the watch app
- file management
- Webdav, SMB, FTP, Synology NAS

** Search for "Watch Reader" on YouTube for a demonstration video

## Key features

- View TXT and EPUB files
- Customizable font, spacing, and colors
- Text-to-Speech (TTS) playback
- iCloud sync for reading progress
- File management via companion phone app
- Support for external font files

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-reader-txt-file/id6447301850/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-04-22*

This is a great app. I can use my watch as a mini ereader. However, it would be nice to have an adjustable auto-scroll feature!

### 5/5 — 다시 하니 되노

*2026-02-26*

패드에서 구매를 했는데 
애플워치 들어가니깐 다시 사라고 하는데
제가 잘못이해한걸까요..

아ㅏㅏ 됬다. 해결

### 4/5 — 울트라2 오류 수정해줘요

*2025-12-22*

어느순간부터 울트라2 책읽기가 일시정지하면 읽은 처음으로 시작됩니다
또한 책넘김도 1-2프로만 넘기면 다음으로 안넘어가요. 한번에 1-2프로만됨..

### 5/5 — 와 지립니다....

*2025-03-18*

깔끔한 기동성과 tts기능(온갖 외국어 다 지원), 롱프레스 편의기능까지 정말 고퀄리티 앱 감사합니다...

### 3/5 — 最小フォントサイズが不満

*2025-03-04*

今のところ安定してファイル転送できています。他のapplewatchのテキストリーダーアプリはファイル転送ができなくなる不具合がよくあり困っていました。
クリップボードからtxtファイルへの変換が気が利いていて便利です。
フォントサイズが15ptまでしか下げられないのが唯一の不満。46mmの画面なら8ptくらいまで設定があって欲しいです。

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。

ウォッチ画面があまりに小さくて文字サイズが小さすぎると見にくくないかという判断に最小サイズを設定しました。

レビュー お送りいただいた内容 参照してフォントサイズ最小値についての事項を検討してみます。

追加のお問い合わせはjunhuloveapple@gmail.comまでお送りください。

### 1/5 — Horrible it doesn’t work

*2024-10-16*

I really don’t recommend this app it is not practical and doesn’t work as expected at all

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review.

Our app only supports txt files.

You can open txt files after transferring them from your iPhone to your watch.

When transferring, your Apple Watch must always be near your iPhone and be charged for normal transfer.

If there is a function that does not work properly while using it, please send it to the email address below and we will analyze the cause and improve it.

If you have any additional questions, please send them to junhuloveapple@gmail.com.

### 5/5 — 간절합니다

*2024-09-24*

Watch os 9이하도 사용할 수 있게 해주시면 안되나요ㅜㅜ🥺🥺 만약 된다면정말 행복할 것 같습니다

### 5/5 — 잘사용하고있습니다!

*2024-07-15*

그런데 혹시 갤럭시워치에서도 사용이 가능한가요?

**Developer response:** 리뷰 감사합니다. 

현재 갤럭시워치나 안드로이드 워치 용으로는 별도의 앱을 출시하지 않아서 사용이 불가능합니다.

추가 문의는 junhuloveapple@gmail.com 으로 보내주세요.

### 5/5 — 만화와 텍스트때부터 잘 사용하고 있습니다

*2024-04-15*

학교에서 워치로 몰래 소설좀 읽으려고 찾아봤는데 익숙한 색배합 보고 들어왔더니 만화와 텍스트 만든곳이 맞았네요. 전작부터 정말 잘 사용하고 있습니다. 다만 만화와 텍스트 처럼 워치리더도 드래그해서 텍스트 진도를 1%에서 15%까지 바로가는 기능이 있으면 좋을것 같아요. 이어보기를 실수로 못눌렀을때 읽었던 부분까지 되돌아가는게 좀 불편하네요 또 폰에서 보던 진도를 바로 따라갈 수도 있을거고요 좋은 앱 개발 감사합니다.

**Developer response:** 리뷰 감사합니다. 

파일 오픈 했을 때 저장된 위치로 이동하는 걸 묻는 팝업의 경우 개선하도록 하겠습니다. 

무조건 오픈했을 때 저장된 위치로 자동하게 하거나 또는 팝업을 띄워도 확인 버튼만 둬서 무조건 최근 위치나 아이클라우드 동기화된 위치로 이동하는 개선하도록 하겠습니다. 

폰과의 동기화는 아이클라우드 동기화로 가능하긴 합니다. 

추가 문의는 junhuloveapple@gmail.com 으로 보내주세요.

### 1/5 — Ios 9 이상만 쓸 수 있네요

*2024-03-09*

환불 부탁드려요

**Developer response:** 리뷰 감사합니다. 

환불은 애플에 문의하면 진행할 수 있습니다. 

워치 리더 앱은 WatchOS 9.0 이상 기기 부터 설치가 가능합니다. 
워치리더 앱 스토어 페이지 하단의 호환성 부분에 설치가능한 OS 버전에 대해서 명시가 되어 있습니다.

리뷰 수정이나 삭제 부탁드려도 될까요 ?

추가 문의는 junhuloveapple@gmail.com 으로 보내주세요.

## Frequently asked questions about Watch Reader

### What devices is Watch Reader compatible with?

Watch Reader is compatible with devices running WatchOS 9.0 or higher. This includes Apple Watch models. The companion phone app requires an iPhone or iPad.

### How do I import files into Watch Reader?

To import files, you first use the phone app to prepare the text content. Then, launch the watch app and select 'Import File'. Ensure your iPhone/iPad and Watch are in close proximity during transfer.

### Does Watch Reader support EPUB files?

Yes, Watch Reader supports EPUB files, but it will only display the text content. Images, audio, CSS styling, and chapters are not supported in EPUB files.

### Can I use custom fonts with Watch Reader?

Yes, you can transfer external font files in OTF and TTF formats to the watch app and apply them to your text for a personalized reading experience.

### Does Watch Reader have ads?

No, Watch Reader does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, and users can enjoy an ad-free experience.

### What is the price of Watch Reader?

Watch Reader is available for a one-time purchase of $3.99. This grants you access to all its features without any recurring subscription fees.

### How often is Watch Reader updated?

The app was last updated on October 25, 2025, with version 1.25. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What are the Text-to-Speech (TTS) capabilities of Watch Reader?

Watch Reader offers Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality, allowing for background playback after a Bluetooth connection is established. This feature enables hands-free listening to your text files.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.25 — 2025-10-25

- Fixed an issue where the input field would not appear on the search screen in WatchOS 26.
- Fixed an issue where the font size would appear abnormally when changing the top information display in WatchOS 26.
- Added support for registering SynologyNAS OTP devices.

### 1.24 — 2025-08-15

- Added an option to create a folder when sharing files externally.
- Other feature improvements.

### 1.23 — 2024-11-20

- iCloud sync fixes

### 1.22 — 2024-11-07

- File encoding related fixes
- Fixed search (watchos 11.0 ~)
- Fixed the issue where the progress bar is not updated at the top when first opened

### 1.21 — 2024-09-11

- Improved search function
- Added description at the bottom of the external document screen
- Improved Webdav, SMB connection function

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