# Reader for Watch vs CrossX

The clearest difference is price: CrossX at Free against Reader for Watch's $2.99. CrossX also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (4.8 vs 3.2). Reader for Watch's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

CrossX is free to download; Reader for Watch costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CrossX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Reader for Watch's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrossX's.

Reader for Watch ships an update fortnightly, CrossX every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader for Watch | CrossX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-for-watch/id6446140905/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossx-send-to-x4/id6759236578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [磊 汪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063627762) | [Jonathan Taveras](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270478820) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-for-watch/id6446140905)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a standalone e-reader for EPUB and TXT files. Import books from your iPhone, read them offline, or listen using text-to-speech, all without your phone.

**Highlights:** Standalone Apple Watch reading, EPUB and TXT file import, Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality, Auto-scroll for hands-free reading, Customizable text styles and themes, Image support in EPUBs

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### CrossX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossx-send-to-x4/id6759236578)

Transform web pages into formatted EPUBs for your e-reader without using the cloud. Manage files and customize your device's wallpaper directly over WiFi. This app prioritizes privacy with no tracking or accounts.

**Highlights:** Convert web pages to EPUB, Send to e-reader over WiFi, Offline conversion queue, E-reader file management, Custom e-ink wallpaper tool, Native iOS and macOS experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader for Watch free?

Reader for Watch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CrossX free?

CrossX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reader for Watch or CrossX?

CrossX is rated higher. Reader for Watch averages 3.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while CrossX averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Reader for Watch or CrossX have ads?

Neither Reader for Watch nor CrossX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reader for Watch or CrossX?

Reader for Watch ships an update fortnightly, and CrossX every 4 weeks. Most recently, Reader for Watch was updated on November 12, 2026 and CrossX on November 9, 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.*