Ghost Reader for Apple Watch · 100% Offline

Your documents,
right on your wrist.

A minimalist, distraction-free document reader for Apple Watch. Transfer PDF and Word files from your iPhone in seconds and read anywhere with crisp vector formulas, smart section jump, and zero internet required.

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PDF & DOCX support watchOS 10+ · iOS 17+ 100% On-Device privacy

100% On-Device

Zero cloud servers, no account registration, and no tracking of any kind.

PDF & Word Native

Automatic text reflow and formatting tuned for Apple Watch OLED screens.

Crisp Vector Formulas

Mathematical equations parsed from OMML and rendered via LaTeX without blur.

Smart Numpad Search

Jump straight to any question, theorem, or ticket number in a single tap.

Engineered for Watch

Everything you need for effortless offline reading

Built specifically for students, researchers, and professionals who want instant access to their notes, lectures, and formulas.

Razor-Sharp Vector Formulas

Formulas aren't treated as blurry low-res screenshots. Ghost Reader extracts native OMML math from Word documents and compiles it into high-definition vector graphics with high contrast on pure black watch backgrounds.

Support for complex integrals, fractions, matrices, and greek symbols
OLED battery-efficient rendering with pure black backdrops

Smart Jump to Section

No need to endlessly scroll through 50 screens. Tap the search icon to reveal an on-watch numeric keypad, enter a number, and jump directly to that question or ticket.

Configurable keyword (e.g. "Question", "Ticket", "Chapter")
Haptic tap feedback with instant navigation response

Fast Local Sync

Transfers documents directly between iPhone and Apple Watch over encrypted Bluetooth/Wi-Fi channels with chunked fail-safe delivery.

Themes & Typography

Customize font size (9pt to 24pt), choose font styles (Default, Rounded, Monospaced, Serif), and switch between OLED White, Matrix Green, Retro Amber, or Soft Gray.

100% Private by Design

Your documents stay strictly between your iPhone and watch. No telemetry, no third-party libraries, no cloud sync, and zero ad identifiers.

Visual Showcase

Designed specifically for watchOS

Preview how Ghost Reader looks and feels on Apple Watch and iPhone.

Apple Watch Experience

Document Library

All synced documents and screen counts accessible at a glance.

Wrist Reading

Distraction-free pure black OLED text view with pagination.

Vector Formulas

Mathematical equations rendered with razor-sharp vector clarity.

Numpad Search

Instant jump to any question, theorem, or ticket number.

iPhone Companion Studio

Document Card Staging

Inspect every reflowed screen card and review parsed formulas before wirelessly transferring them to your watch.

Per-screen card preview with exact watch aspect ratio
Instant one-tap sync over encrypted local channel

Live Typography & Themes

Customize font size from 9pt to 24pt, switch between serif and monospace typography, and select OLED color schemes.

Real-time watch preview simulator as you tweak settings
Custom keyword tags for targeted numeric search

Three Simple Steps

How Ghost Reader works

No configuration, no account creation. From download to reading in less than a minute.

STEP 01

Import Document

Open Ghost Reader on your iPhone and tap "+" to import any PDF or Word (.docx) file from Files, iCloud Drive, or your downloads.

STEP 02

Automatic Reflow

The parser analyzes typography, extracts equations into vector formulas, and reflows paragraphs into screen-sized reading cards.

STEP 03

Send & Read Offline

Tap "Send to Apple Watch". The document transfers wirelessly and stays saved locally in watch storage — ready to read without your phone.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about formats, privacy, and offline capabilities.

Ghost Reader supports PDF documents and Microsoft Word documents (.docx). When importing a Word file, text styles, tables, and OMML mathematical equations are automatically parsed and formatted for comfortable reading on the watch screen.

Yes, 100%. Once files are synced to your Apple Watch, they are saved directly in local flash storage. You can turn off Wi-Fi, enable Airplane Mode, or leave your iPhone miles away at home — your documents remain fully accessible.

Ghost Reader converts native Word equation objects (OMML) into LaTeX, which is then rendered via an embedded offline MathJax engine into crisp transparent PNG graphics. Formulas display cleanly on OLED screens with zero pixel blur.

Never. Ghost Reader has no servers, no user accounts, no tracking SDKs, and no analytics. All document parsing and storage take place strictly on your personal iPhone and Apple Watch sandbox.

Ghost Reader is compatible with any Apple Watch running watchOS 10 or later (Apple Watch Series 4 and newer, Apple Watch SE, and all Apple Watch Ultra models). It requires an iPhone running iOS 17 or later for file imports.

Your documents,right on your wrist.