# Yomu EBook Reader vs Watch Reader

The clearest difference is price: Yomu EBook Reader at Free against Watch Reader's $3.99. Yomu EBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 3) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). Watch Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Yomu EBook Reader is free to download; Watch Reader costs $3.99 up front. Yomu EBook Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Watch Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Watch Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yomu EBook Reader has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Yomu EBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 71% of Watch Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, Watch Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yomu EBook Reader | Watch Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yomu-ebook-reader/id562211012/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-reader-txt-file/id6447301850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 61 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beat Raess](https://appshunter.io/developer/381075846) | [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157) |

## What reviewers say

### Yomu EBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yomu-ebook-reader/id562211012)

An independent ebook reader designed for distraction-free reading with customizable styles and layouts. Supports a wide range of formats and offers robust library management features. Cloud synchronization is available for pro users.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading styles and themes, Supports EPUB, MOBI, Kindle, CBZ, CBR, PDF, Dynamic text and margin adjustment, Library organization with folders and tags, Cloud synchronization for books and annotations (Pro), Text highlighting and note-taking, Widgets for quick access to books and quotes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yomu Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yomu Pro (Karma) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable reading experience
- 📚 Supports wide range of file formats
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices
- 🔒 No DRM or subscription issues
- 🗂️ Effective organization with folders and tags

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs with highlighting and page turning
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 📚 Lack of nested folders for better organization
- 🔧 Some customization options could be improved
- 🖼️ Thumbnails/cover art could be larger

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when swiping to turn pages
- Syncing issues between devices
- Formatting problems with certain ebook files

**Requested features**

- Add support for text-to-speech
- Improve PDF handling with annotation and text selection
- Implement nested folder structure for better organization
- Expand font and theme customization options
- Introduce a continuous scrolling mode


### Watch Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-reader-txt-file/id6447301850)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app allows you to view text files on your smartwatch. It supports various customization options for text display and offers TTS playback. A companion phone app is required to import files.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yomu EBook Reader free?

Yomu EBook Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Watch Reader free?

Watch Reader costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yomu EBook Reader or Watch Reader?

Watch Reader is rated higher. Yomu EBook Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Watch Reader averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Yomu EBook Reader or Watch Reader have ads?

Neither Yomu EBook Reader nor Watch Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yomu EBook Reader or Watch Reader?

Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, and Watch Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, Yomu EBook Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and Watch Reader on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*