# Explain & Understand — Understand any text.

> Understand any text. (iPhone/iPad app by Forethought Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explain-and-understand/id6748566994 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Forethought Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826304457)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 54 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explain-and-understand/id6748566994/reviews.md

## What is Explain & Understand?

Explain It makes sense of confusing text - no matter the language. Just take a photo or upload a file, and the app will break down the content into a clear, simple explanation. Whether it's legal paperwork, medical forms, or government letters, Explain It helps you understand what it really means - without complicated jargon.

Key Features:
- AI-powered translation & document explanation
- Simple interface for quick document uploads
- Supports scanned images and PDFs
- Easy-to-understand summaries of complex legal terms
- Secure and private - documents are not stored after analysis

Who is this for?
- Anyone who needs help understanding complex documents
- Expats, students, and professionals struggling with paperwork
- Immigrants needing help with residency, taxes, and utilities
- Parents, freelancers, and travelers handling official documents

Pricing & Plans:
- Free to try
- Affordable one-time purchases & subscriptions

Take the stress out of paperwork - download Explain It today!

Disclaimer: Explain It is an independent app and does not represent or act on behalf of any government entity. It provides educational explanations only. For official advice or information, please consult the relevant authority.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://ajexperience.com/forethoughtstudio/tos.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Basic Subscription | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 26 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.4 — 2026-04-03

- Feedback system - Share your experience right from the results screen with a quick thumbs up/down. Add optional comments and your results are attached automatically. 

- Collapsible sections - Tap section headers on the results screen to expand or collapse them. 

- Better dark mode - Explain buttons now match your theme when disabled.

- Stability improvements 

- Camera & processing polish

### 1.4.2 — 2026-03-15

- Collapsible instruction tips keep your view uncluttered
- Redesigned camera button for easier navigation
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.4.1 — 2026-03-01

• Clearer next step after capturing photos — The camera "Done" button has been replaced with a blue "Continue" button that shows how many photos you've taken, so it's obvious what to do next.
• Instruction tips get out of your way — The camera tips now collapse automatically once you start adding photos, giving your thumbnails more room. Tap the chevron to expand them again anytime.
• Explain nudge re-triggers — The glow on the Explain button pulses each time you add a new attachment, not just the first time, so you always notice it's ready.
• Fixed swipe-back blank screen — Swiping back from the camera no longer leaves you on a white screen.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.3.30 — 2026-02-28

Bug fixes and improvements:
- Fixed layout issue where the deleted documents footer could float out of position
- Added missing translations and document metadata

### 1.3.29 — 2026-02-25

Added support for 6 new languages: Korean, Ukrainian, Polish, Indonesian, Italian, and Persian.

General bug fixes and improvements.

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