# WatchPDF vs LinkViewer

The clearest difference is price: LinkViewer at Free against WatchPDF's $4.99. WatchPDF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

LinkViewer is free to download; WatchPDF costs $4.99 up front. LinkViewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WatchPDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

WatchPDF ships an update weekly, LinkViewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchPDF | LinkViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchpdf/id6502047038/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157) | [JeongYun Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850426276) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchPDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchpdf/id6502047038)

View PDF files directly on your Apple Watch. This app allows you to access and navigate PDFs stored on your paired iPhone without needing to transfer them. Enjoy convenient PDF viewing anytime, anywhere.

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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### LinkViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkviewer-text-and-pdf-reader/id6760254716)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LinkViewer Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LinkViewer Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchPDF free?

WatchPDF costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LinkViewer free?

LinkViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do WatchPDF or LinkViewer have ads?

LinkViewer shows ads; WatchPDF does not.

### Which is updated more often, WatchPDF or LinkViewer?

WatchPDF ships an update weekly, and LinkViewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, WatchPDF was updated on October 25, 2026 and LinkViewer on October 24, 2026.

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