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Best Watch Text Viewer Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

If you already know Bear, this is the deeper bench. 0+ watch text viewer apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Watch Text Viewer Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bear - Markdown NotesBear - Markdown NotesFree4.7★ (6.8K)NoYesAug 2026
2WatchsApp - Chat for WatchWatchsApp - Chat for WatchFree4.6★ (34K)NoYesAug 2026
3Make It BigMake It BigFree4.8★ (5.1K)NoNoAug 2026
4PDF Watch Viewer App by WatchyPDF Watch Viewer App by WatchyFree4.9★ (11)NoYesAug 2026
5Text Viewer - txt file viewerText Viewer - txt file viewerFree4.6★ (172)YesYesAug 2026
6Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)Free4.6★ (515)NoYesAug 2026
7DraftsDraftsFree4.8★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
8PDF Watch Viewer : WristDocsPDF Watch Viewer : WristDocsFree4.6★ (360)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Watch Text Viewer

Bear - Markdown Notes#1

Bear - Markdown Notes by Shiny Frog Ltd.

Clean text editor for focus
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(6.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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A beautiful and simple Markdown app for capturing, writing, and organizing your thoughts and ideas. It offers a distraction-free writing environment, flexible formatting, and powerful organizational tools like tags and tasks. Ideal for anyone looking to streamline their note-taking and creative processes.

What We Love

  • 👍 Elegant and minimalist design
  • 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
  • 💡 Flexible tagging system for organization
  • 🔒 Secure and private notes

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription required for syncing and advanced features
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality within notes on iOS
  • 🖼️ Issues with image handling and resizing
WatchsApp - Chat for Watch#2

WatchsApp - Chat for Watch by BEYLER Software

Watch App For WhatsApp
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.6😞(34K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to use WhatsApp directly on your Apple Watch. Send and receive messages, view photos and videos in HD, and access all your chats and voice messages instantly. Stay connected without needing your phone.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient for using WhatsApp on Apple Watch
  • 🚀 Works well when connected
  • 💡 Lifetime premium option available

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and sync issues
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🔒 Requires phone to be nearby to function properly
Make It Big#3

Make It Big by An Trinh

Show large text on your screen
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(5.1K ratings)
Free
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Display large, customizable text messages that fill your entire screen. Easily edit text, switch between portrait and landscape modes, and even flash your message with a shake. Store recent messages for quick access.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple, easy to use
  • 👍 Works well
  • 👍 Helps communicate with deaf/hard of hearing
  • 👍 Convenient for noisy environments

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Text input box is too small for editing
  • 🐛 Font size decreases with more text
  • 🐛 No option to save/recall frequently used messages

More Watch Text Viewer apps to explore

4
PDF Watch Viewer App by Watchy
PDF Watch Viewer App by Watchy
PDF Watch Viewer App by Watchy
Offline pdfs docs wrist reader
Free

This app allows you to view PDF documents directly on your Apple Watch. It offers smooth scrolling, zoom capabilities, and offline access to your files, making it convenient for quick information retrieval on the go.

PDF viewing on Apple WatchOptimized reading experienceQuick access to files
📚 Education
(11)
free with in-app purchases
5
Text Viewer - txt file viewer
Text Viewer - txt file viewer
Text Viewer - txt file viewer
text reader, txt file reader
Free

This app allows you to view text-based novels and e-books directly on your smart devices. Easily transfer files from your PC via Wi-Fi, import from cloud storage, or use FTP and iTunes. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, colors, and page transitions.

View TXT filesWi-Fi file transfer from PCCloud app import (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
📚 Books
(172)
free with in-app purchases
6
Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)
Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)
Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)
Watch Live Video & Radio
Free

Watch live video and radio streams from a vast community. Interact with streamers through comments and gifts, and join live sessions with unique avatars. Get notifications for favorite streams and enjoy background playback.

Watch live video and radio streamsReal-time comments and giftsStream notifications
🎬 Entertainment
(515)
free with in-app purchases
7
Drafts
Drafts
Drafts
Where text starts
Free

Quickly capture text and send it to other apps with this versatile writing tool. It functions as a notebook, editor, and automation tool, allowing for seamless integration with various services and AI LLMs. Organize, customize, and process your text efficiently across all your Apple devices.

Quick text captureSend text to other appsWriting automation tool
📊 Productivity
(11K)
freemium
8
PDF Watch Viewer : WristDocs
PDF Watch Viewer : WristDocs
PDF Watch Viewer : WristDocs
View & Read DOCX, TXT & Excel
Free

View PDF, Word, Excel, and text files directly on your Apple Watch. Easily navigate, zoom, and organize documents for quick access on the go. Syncs seamlessly with your iPhone for offline viewing.

PDF, Word, Excel, Text file supportZoom and page navigationFavorites and collections
📚 Education
(360)
free with in-app purchases
9
Text Editor.
Text Editor.
Text Editor.
A must have text editor
Free

A versatile text editor for managing files on your device and in the cloud. Supports various text formats, rich text editing, and custom fonts. Offers cloud integration and sharing capabilities.

Browse and edit cloud filesSupports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JSRich text editing
🛠️ Developer Tools
(4.3K)
freemium
10
ReadMe - Novel & Comic Reader
ReadMe - Novel & Comic Reader
ReadMe - Novel & Comic Reader
cbz, txt & epub viewer for NAS
Free

This app offers a streamlined experience for viewing text files, removing all extraneous features. It allows quick access to documents from cloud storage services and supports compressed files. Users can customize their reading experience with options for line spacing, themes, font size, and paging animation.

Cloud file downloads (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)iTunes file uploadCompressed file support (zip)
📚 Books
(38)
free with in-app purchases
11
WatchKey: Keyboard for Watch
WatchKey: Keyboard for Watch
WatchKey: Keyboard for Watch
Easy Type,Chat +Fonts on Watch
Free

Enhance your Apple Watch typing experience with intuitive keyboards and diverse fonts. Send messages quickly and accurately with features like T9 and glide typing, making communication on your wrist effortless.

T9 keyboard inputGlide typing supportVariety of keyboard types
🔧 Utilities
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Winmail Viewer - Letter Opener
Winmail Viewer - Letter Opener
Winmail Viewer - Letter Opener
Open Email, MSG & XPS files
Free

Easily open and view Winmail.dat, MSG, and XPS email files that are incompatible with most email clients. Convert embedded content like appointments and notes into native iOS formats, and access all attachments within these files.

Open Winmail.dat, MSG, and XPS filesConvert appointments, notes, and contactsAccess all attachments
🔧 Utilities
(4.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Push to Watch
Push to Watch
Push to Watch
Send documents on your Watch
Free

View documents, text, images, and photos directly on your Apple Watch. Send files from your iPhone to your watch, create text notes, or download website content for offline viewing. Customize font size and zoom pictures for a better experience.

View documents on Apple WatchSend files from iPhone to WatchCreate text documents
📊 Productivity
(12)
free with in-app purchases
14
Watch browser .
Watch browser .
Watch browser .
iWatch wafari for wrist web
Free

Transform your smartwatch into a powerful micro browser for quick internet searches and instant information access. Features AI assistance for translations and study help, plus convenient access to your online documents and bookmarked websites directly from your wrist.

Micro web browser for smartwatchAI-powered translation and study helpAccess online documents (Google Docs, etc.)
📊 Productivity
(585)
free with in-app purchases
15
ScrollType - Watch Keyboard
ScrollType - Watch Keyboard
ScrollType - Watch Keyboard
by Samantha Chang
Free

Type messages on your Apple Watch with an intuitive scrolling keyboard. Features large, easily tappable characters and a multi-line text area for easy reading and editing. Ideal for quick communication, especially for kids texting parents.

Scrolling keyboard inputLarge, tappable charactersMulti-line text area
📊 Productivity
(240)
free
16
TecViewer - Text Viewer
TecViewer - Text Viewer
TecViewer - Text Viewer
Text Reader, TXT File Viewer
Free

Easily view and manage all your text files with this versatile reader. Customize your reading experience with various font and screen style options. Secure your documents and access them from cloud storage or your device.

Cloud file downloadiTunes file transferFolder management
📚 Books
(26)
free with in-app purchases
17
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor
Word Processor & Notes List
Free

This app provides a straightforward rich text editor for creating and editing documents on the go. It supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with Google Docs. Users can easily manage their saved files and enjoy a clean interface.

Rich text editingGoogle Docs synchronizationPortrait/Landscape mode
📊 Productivity
(2.9K)
ad-supported
18
WatchBoard - Watch Keyboard
WatchBoard - Watch Keyboard
WatchBoard - Watch Keyboard
The #1 Keyboard for Watch
Free

Enhance your smartwatch experience with a full QWERTY keyboard designed for quick and easy text input. Customize your typing interface with various themes and fonts, and preview your messages before sending. Supports popular watch sizes.

Full QWERTY keyboardEasy typing on smartwatchMessage preview
🔧 Utilities
(81)
free with in-app purchases
19
Any Text · Widgets
Any Text · Widgets
Any Text · Widgets
Put text on Lock/Home Screen
$4.00

Display any text on your Lock or Home Screen to keep important notes, goals, or tasks visible. Customize text with Markdown and utilize 20 different widgets. Integrates with Shortcuts for powerful automations and syncs across devices via iCloud.

Customizable text widgetsLock Screen and Home Screen supportMarkdown styling (bold, italic, strikethrough)
🔧 Utilities
(450)
free
20
Any Text Widgets
Any Text Widgets
Any Text Widgets
Lock Screen Text
Free

Display custom text, tasks, or handwriting directly on your lock screen or home screen. Keep reminders, goals, and notes always visible with customizable widgets.

15 Text WidgetsText, Task, and Handwriting ModesCustomizable Widget Appearance
🔧 Utilities
(519)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Watch Text Viewer

What are the best watch text viewer apps for iPhone?
Bear - Markdown Notes tops our watch text viewer apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 6.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top watch text viewer apps we rank are free to download, including Bear - Markdown Notes and WatchsApp - Chat for Watch.
Bear - Markdown Notes has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
Bear is a beautifully designed and powerfully simple Markdown app for capturing, writing, and organizing your life. It allows you to take notes, journal, create lists, sketch ideas, and link notes together, all within a distraction-free environment.
Key features include a clean writing interface, flexible Markdown support for formatting, robust organization with #tags and nested tags, task management, note linking via WikiLinks, web clipping, and sketching with Apple Pencil. Bear Pro unlocks additional features like themes, custom icons, and advanced search.