# WatchPDF — View PDF files on Watch

> Apple Watch app to view PDF files from a paired iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by kim juyoung.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchpdf/id6502047038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean
- Released: 2024-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchpdf/id6502047038/reviews.md

## What is WatchPDF?

PDF app for Apple Watch only
View PDF files by inserting them into your Apple Watch.

You can check PDF files anytime, anywhere on your Apple Watch.

The watch app can be run alone, but
To send PDF files to Apple Watch, you need the iPhone app.

Please make sure you have an Apple Watch before purchasing the app.
The iPhone app does not support viewing PDF files.
The iPhone app sends PDF files to a connected Apple Watch.

*Features*
- Device: Apple Watch (WatchOS 10+), iPhone (iOS 17+)
- File: PDF
- Zoom in and out: Zoom in and out of content using the zoom in/zoom out buttons.
- Page mode: Switch pages back and forth and go to a specific page
- Vertical mode: Navigate pages by scrolling up and down in the list
- Support for password-locked PDFs
- Runs alone on Apple Watch, iPhone app required for file transfer
- Touch the content screen to hide and display various menus and buttons
- App screen brightness
- App Lock: Only possible when the watch is password-protected


** Phone Streaming ** 
- Browse and open files inside nearby iPhone app from paired Apple Watch app, and switch pages 
- Access, browse, and open files on your iPhone from your watch without transferring them to your watch
- Paired iPhone and Apple Watch must be in close proximity, and install and run the app on iPhone
- Page quality will be adjusted.

** Search "WatchPDF" on YouTube to watch a usage video. **

Our app does not provide separate PDF files. PDF files can be viewed by inserting the file stored by the app user into the app.

## Key features

- View PDFs on Apple Watch
- Stream PDFs from iPhone
- Zoom and navigate pages
- Support for password-locked PDFs
- Adjustable screen brightness
- App Lock feature

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchpdf/id6502047038/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 스크롤 개선 좀 해주세요

*2026-05-13*

페이징은 문제없는데 스크롤로 설정하면 좀만 스크롤 하다보면 앱이 계속 꺼집니다 한페이지씩 보는가 말고 스크롤로 여러페이지 보는게 꼭 필요한데 계속 꺼지네요

### 5/5 — Good app

*2025-10-24, version 1.14*

L'app é ben fatta, funziona correttamente.. potrei suggerire un miglioramento? La possibilità di fare lo zoom con la rotella anziché con il tasto sullo schermo

### 5/5 — Best Watch PDF App

*2025-09-07*

I like that this app is a one time purchase. The other pdf watch apps that I have seen are subscription based or you have to spend at least $30 for full functionality.

I’m in dental hygiene school. I also work, so this app is convenient for me to study when there is down time at work.

I’m not sure if this app supports file formats other than pdf, but I think this app is worth it.

### 4/5 — App is great but can be updated

*2025-07-14, version 1.14*

The app works as expected, you can send and view pdfs in seconds but there is one problem:
When you import a pdf it gets transferred inside a folder (named after date and hour of the import) and you can’t delete the folders without also deleting the pdfs inside of them.
Also they should add a search functionality to search for text inside a pdf, otherwise the app is great

### 5/5 — No Disappointment!

*2025-03-26*

Works very well and smooth on my Apple Watch SE (2.Gen) and iPhone 16e. 

Sure it's a little awkward to use the app with bigger fingers on the watch, but the zoom and page switching runs well if you hit the button. 
What I would further appreciate is a option to have the single pages listed under each other, so no page turning is necessary, because the small arrows in the corners are specifically tricky to hit, especially when using one hand.

### 5/5 — Beautiful app

*2025-03-23, version 1.14*

This is the chosen one. Best app for this work

### 5/5 — Yes

*2025-02-28, version 1.14*

It works

### 1/5 — Doesnt work

*2024-05-23*

You can send the pdfs across to the watch but when you go view the pdf it just says page not supported.

The pdfs were very simple from different companies.

**Developer response:** We apologize for any inconvenience caused when using the app. 

We recently ran a test with our collection of over 500 PDF files. 

We discovered several issues, made improvements, and plan to update them to reflect them in version 1.8. 

I uploaded all 500+ PDF files and opened them on the watch. 

As in the review, the phenomenon of the page not opening normally could not be reproduced. 

This may be because improvements have been made in this version, or it may be because we do not yet have files with such issues. 

It would be helpful for us to improve if you send us the PDF file attached to the email address below.

Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused when using the app. 

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

## Frequently asked questions about WatchPDF

### What is WatchPDF?

WatchPDF is a utility application designed exclusively for Apple Watch, enabling users to view PDF files directly on their wrist. It requires a companion iPhone app for transferring files.

### How do I get PDF files onto my Apple Watch with WatchPDF?

You can send PDF files to your Apple Watch using the companion iPhone app. Alternatively, the app supports streaming PDFs from your iPhone, allowing you to browse and open them on your watch without transferring.

### Does WatchPDF support password-protected PDFs?

Yes, WatchPDF supports viewing password-locked PDFs. You will be prompted to enter the password when attempting to open such files on your Apple Watch.

### What devices is WatchPDF compatible with?

WatchPDF is compatible with Apple Watch running watchOS 10 or later, and requires an iPhone running iOS 17 or later for file transfer and streaming functionalities.

### How much does WatchPDF cost?

WatchPDF is a paid application, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for viewing PDFs on your Apple Watch.

### Is WatchPDF available for Android devices?

No, WatchPDF is exclusively designed for Apple's ecosystem. It requires an Apple Watch and a compatible iPhone, and is not available for Android devices.

### How often is WatchPDF updated?

The latest version of WatchPDF is 1.14, which was last updated on November 20, 2024. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements.

### Can I use WatchPDF offline?

While the Apple Watch app can run alone for viewing transferred files, the iPhone app is required for initial file transfer or streaming. Once a PDF is transferred to your watch, it can be viewed offline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.14 — 2024-11-20

- Added screen rotation options and features: Up/Down Rotation

### 1.13 — 2024-10-15

- Fixed reported crashes

### 1.12 — 2024-06-28

- Added option and feature to change page transition direction

### 1.11 — 2024-06-20

- Fixed the last page transition issue

### 1.10 — 2024-06-13

- Phone streaming: Browse, open, and page transition files inside iPhone app in paired Apple Watch app
- Improved PDF quality with small pages

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