# iconRead — Read text by pictures

> Read text by pictures (iPhone/iPad app by Jun Ouyang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconread/id6742357418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jun Ouyang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797830205)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconread/id6742357418/reviews.md

## What is iconRead?

To help kids and foreign language learners to read English by showing words' meanings in sliding small pictures (icons, hence the name iconRead, pronounced as "I can read!"). This app turns usual English reading-intended web pages into an immersive language learning experience. Works well with Wikipedia, news web pages, blogs, etc. Not designed to work with shopping web sites such as apple.com, amazon.com, etc. Please touch or click iconRead extension icon (the kid's profile face) in Safari URL box to see login interface. Once logged in, touch the big button that says "click me" to load iconRead and see the sliding pictures. Loading may take 4 seconds for short text pages, and up to 30 seconds for long text pages.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2025-06-10

Gallery for individual word, by tapping the word.
Fixed bug of occasional social login failure.
Fixed bug of occasional pronunciation failure.

### 1.2 — 2025-03-31

1. Pronounce word when clicking it or manually dragging its pictures.
2. Show progress bar in menu when loading data.
3. menu has Chinese explanations.

### 1.1 — 2025-03-06

No release notes.

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