Reader for Watch turns your Apple Watch into a fully standalone EPUB & TXT reader. Import books from your iPhone Files app, send them to your paired Apple Watch, then read offline or listen with Read Aloud (TTS) anytime—completely phone-free!
Perfect for workouts, commutes, running, or leaving your phone behind. The app beautifully adapts your books for the watch screen with auto-scroll, chapter parsing, and customizable text styles.
Key Features:
• Standalone Reading: Read fully offline on Apple Watch after a quick transfer.
• EPUB & TXT Support: Easy import from the iOS Files app or other apps.
• Image Support: Full support for displaying images and illustrations in EPUB books.
• Text-to-Speech (TTS): Listen via the Apple Watch speaker or Bluetooth headphones.
• Smart Layouts: Automatic chapter parsing, reading progress sync, and bookmarks.
• Smooth Auto-Scroll: Enjoy hands-free reading while on the move.
• Quick Resume: Continue Reading widget and watchOS complication/control for fast resume.
• Library Management: Pin books, track progress, and manage finished books.
• Highly Customizable: Adjust font size, themes, custom colors, and speech rates.
• Local Archiving: Option to archive local copies on iPhone after sending them to your watch.
• Privacy First: Completely private. No data collection.
Reader for Watch is designed for book lovers who want a clean, private, and simple way to carry their personal library on their wrist.
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What's new in this version:
• Fixed Auto Scroll mode not being restored after leaving a chapter during Read Aloud.
What's new recently:
• Pause or resume Read Aloud from your Apple Watch face or Control Center without opening Reader.
• Improved Read Aloud controls and recovery when resuming paused sessions after Reader has closed.
• Improved library performance and made tab switching smoother on iPhone.
• Automatically opens your Library after importing books with the Share Extension.
Version 26.11.5
The developer, 磊 汪, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
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