Comparison

BOLLbox vs PagePilot Hands

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BOLLbox

Features
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Quick and simple visualization of filter operating data, change of filter settings and interaction with the filter. - Visualization of historical filter operating data - Changing control settings - Triggering of flushing - Triggering of power flushing - Visualization of error messages - Contact and support - Sending operating data - Update control box software

About

PagePilot Hands

This e-book reader allows hands-free page turning using an Apple Watch. It supports multiple formats like EPUB, PDF, and comics, and offers convenient WiFi file transfer. Track your reading progress and set daily goals within the app.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch page control
  • EPUB, PDF, audiobook, and comic support
  • WiFi file transfer
  • Device-to-device transfer
  • Reading statistics
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS)
  • Daily reading goals
Features
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PagePilot is an e-book reader built for iPhone that lets you turn pages hands-free using your Apple Watch. CORE FEATURES ▸ Apple Watch Page Control Read on iPhone or iPad, then flick your wrist or press the Digital Crown to go to the next page. No touching the screen required — perfect for reading in bed, during meals, or on the go. ▸ OPDS Feeds Add OPDS feeds to browse and download books from public libraries and publishers — expand your library beyond local files. ▸ Multiple Formats Supports EPUB, PDF, Audiobooks, and CBZ comics. One app for your entire library. ▸ WiFi Transfer Open a URL on your computer's browser, drag files in, and they appear in your library instantly. No cable, no iCloud required. ▸ Device Transfer Send books directly between your iPhone and iPad over the same Wi-Fi network. ▸ Reading Stats Track your daily and weekly reading time, monitor your progress, and maintain a reading streak. ▸ Library Management Grid or list view, sort by recent import, recent read, title, or author. Multi-select and bulk delete. ▸ Text-to-Speech (TTS) Full system voice support with adjustable speed and pitch. ▸ Daily Reading Goal Set a daily reading goal in minutes and track your progress from the home screen. WHY PAGEPILOT? PagePilot was built for one reason: poking at your screen to turn a page shouldn't be the friction point in your reading experience. Whether you're standing on the subway, lying in bed, or on a treadmill, Watch page control makes reading feel more natural. PagePilot Pro unlocks unlimited books (free version holds up to 10), unlimited highlights & notes (free version keeps up to 20), weekly/monthly/yearly reading stats, streak tracking, and the ability to use Apple Watch on iPad. PagePilot keeps these features free forever: basic Watch page turning, WiFi transfer, and device-to-device transfer — because these are the prerequisites for getting value from PagePilot. Terms of Use: https://pagepilot.doublewaterapps.com/terms.html

Screenshots

BOLLbox3 screens
PagePilot Hands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BOLLbox at none against PagePilot Hands's 3. BOLLbox also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). PagePilot Hands's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PagePilot Hands sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. BOLLbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BOLLbox ships an update every 7 months, PagePilot Hands every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BOLLbox versus PagePilot Hands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOLLboxPagePilot Hands
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBOLL & KIRCH Filterbau GmbH洋 潘

In-app purchases

None

BOLLbox

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PagePilot Hands

Subscriptions2
  • PagePilot Pro - Monthly$0.491 Month
  • PagePilot Pro - Yearly1 Month trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • PagePilot Pro - Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is BOLLbox free?
BOLLbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PagePilot Hands free?
PagePilot Hands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BOLLbox or PagePilot Hands have ads?
Neither BOLLbox nor PagePilot Hands shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BOLLbox or PagePilot Hands?
BOLLbox ships an update every 7 months, and PagePilot Hands every 4 days. Most recently, BOLLbox was updated on October 10, 2026 and PagePilot Hands on October 6, 2026.

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