A few useful things to know before your first reading. The guides below cover each topic in more detail.
Which devices can I use?
Read & Explain is made for iPhone and iPad, with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later. The website has a reading sample; it does not process your photos.
Can I try it before subscribing?
Yes. Open Try a sample in the app to explore reading and listening. An annual membership is needed for your own photo reads, AI explanations, and Immersive Reader. Eligible new subscribers can receive a 7-day trial; Apple shows eligibility and renewal terms.
Do I need another account?
There is no separate Read & Explain account to create. Apple manages your subscription through the Apple Account used for the purchase.
What works offline?
Readings already saved on the device can be opened offline. Listen uses voices available on the device. New photo processing, explanations, membership verification, and Immersive Reader need the internet.
Is Family Sharing included?
No. A membership works on your own devices using the same Apple Account, but it is not shared with other Apple Accounts through Family Sharing.
Do my readings sync between devices?
No. Each device has a local library. Restore purchases restores membership access, not your saved readings. You can share reading text from Reading options.
Can AI make mistakes?
Yes. Both extracted text and explanations can be wrong. Compare important words, numbers, and equations with the original photo.
Can I import a PDF?
The app currently starts from photos and images chosen from Photos. To read a particular PDF page, save a screenshot of that page to Photos and choose it in the app.
How do refunds work?
Apple handles refund requests for App Store purchases. Use the refund guide below for the request link. Canceling renewal and requesting a refund are separate actions.
What should I send support?
Email hello@coffeeandfun.com with your device model, app version, and any error message or reference. Please leave out private photos, passwords, and payment details.
Still need a hand?
Email hello@coffeeandfun.com. Include your app version and any error reference. Please leave out private photos, passwords, and payment details.