Comparison

DotInk vs CrossX

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

Head to head
About

DotInk

This app helps e-ink device owners customize fonts and convert e-books for their readers. It offers WYSIWYG font editing, e-book formatting, and seamless wireless integration with supported devices. All processing is done offline, prioritizing user privacy.

Highlights
  • WYSIWYG font customization
  • E-book conversion and formatting
  • Wireless device integration
  • Offline processing
  • Real-time screen simulation
  • Import TTF fonts
Features
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Designed for e-ink enthusiasts, making your portable readers more powerful and easier to use. Seamlessly convert .ttf fonts and e-books on your phone into .bin fonts, XTC, or EPUB formats perfectly tuned for portable e-ink screens. [CORE FEATURES] • WYSIWYG Font Customization Import external .ttf fonts or use system fonts. Adjust line spacing, tracking, size, weight, and more with precision. Real-time simulation of various e-ink screens—preview exactly how it looks before exporting. • Powerful E-book Toolbox Import various e-book formats to preview layouts directly on your phone. Customize formatting and convert to standard formats with a single tap. • Seamless Device Integration Wireless connection to supported devices for font pushing and file management. Supported Devices: XTEInk X4, EDCBook, Murphy 3.7, Wudada·Little Ink, and more. • Privacy First & Offline 100% Offline: All processing is done locally on your device. No user data is ever uploaded. (Note: Network and Location permissions are required solely for connecting to your e-ink hardware.) [NOTE FROM DEVELOPER] This app is an indie project built with "AI Vibe Coding." While I strive for perfection, I cannot test every scenario. If you encounter any bugs, I appreciate your understanding. Thank you to all the "Community Supporters" for your feedback! Feel free to leave suggestions or comments. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CrossX

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
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CrossX Send turns any web page into a clean, formatted EPUB e-book and sends it directly to your Xteink X4 e-reader over its local WiFi hotspot. No cloud. No accounts. No subscriptions. Everything stays on your network. CONVERT ANY WEB PAGE Paste a URL, tap one button, and get a beautifully formatted EPUB in seconds. The app automatically fetches the page, extracts the article content, strips out ads, scripts, and clutter, and builds a standards-compliant EPUB 2.0 file. Long articles are automatically split into chapters. Twitter/X posts are fully supported. WORKS OFFLINE Don't have your e-reader nearby? No problem. Convert articles anytime — they're automatically queued and sent the moment your device connects. You'll get a prompt as soon as the X4 is detected. CONVERT FROM ANYWHERE Use the iOS Share Extension to convert pages directly from Safari — no need to open the app. Or set up a Siri Shortcut to convert pages with your voice or from any app's Share menu. FILE MANAGER Browse your X4's storage, upload files (.epub, .xtc, .bump, .txt), create folders, move files between directories, and delete what you don't need. Everything is managed over WiFi with real-time upload progress. WALLPAPERX Set a custom wallpaper on your e-reader. Pick any image from your Photos library, then fine-tune it with controls designed for e-ink: fit mode, 9-point alignment, rotation, color depth (24-bit to 1-bit), grayscale, and invert. Preview exactly how it will look before sending. DEVICE AUTO-DETECTION CrossX Send automatically finds your X4 and determines whether it's running Stock or CrossPoint firmware. Just connect to your e-reader's WiFi and tap Connect. Supports mDNS/Bonjour discovery and static IP fallback. ACTIVITY HISTORY A unified timeline tracks every conversion and file operation. Filter by conversions, file activity, or queued items. Tap any entry for full details. Swipe to resend or delete. PRIVACY FIRST Zero data leaves your local network. No cloud services, no analytics, no tracking, no accounts. Your reading habits are yours alone. NATIVE ON iPHONE, iPAD & MAC A single app delivers a truly native experience on all three platforms — not a web wrapper, not Mac Catalyst. Designed with the latest Apple technologies including Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, SwiftData, and App Intents. OPEN SOURCE CrossX Send is open source under the MIT license. View the code, report issues, or contribute on GitHub. KEY FEATURES • Paste any URL → clean EPUB in seconds • Send directly to Xteink X4 over WiFi • Offline queue with auto-send on connect • Safari Share Extension for one-tap conversion • Siri Shortcuts support • Twitter/X post conversion • On-device file manager with upload, move, delete • Custom wallpaper tool optimized for e-ink • Auto chapter splitting for long articles • Stock & CrossPoint firmware support • Activity history with filtering and search • English and Simplified Chinese interface • No cloud, no accounts, no tracking • Native on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Open source (MIT license) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DotInk4 screens
CrossX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrossX at 100% against DotInk's 0%. CrossX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). DotInk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). 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. DotInk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CrossX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrossX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrossX has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DotInk's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrossX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotInk ships an update weekly, CrossX every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DotInk versus CrossX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotInkCrossX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings129 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer业 毕Jonathan Taveras

Customer experience

DotInk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CrossX

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DotInk

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99
None

CrossX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DotInk free?
DotInk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossX free?
CrossX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DotInk or CrossX?
CrossX is rated higher. DotInk averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CrossX averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.
Do DotInk or CrossX have ads?
Neither DotInk nor CrossX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DotInk or CrossX?
DotInk ships an update weekly, and CrossX every 4 weeks. Most recently, DotInk was updated on November 5, 2026 and CrossX on October 31, 2026.

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