# Instant Reader

> Instant Reader (iPhone/iPad app by Roman Vygnich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-reader/id6761315198 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Roman Vygnich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351323534)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, French (France)
- Released: 2026-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-reader/id6761315198/reviews.md

## What is Instant Reader?

This app allows users to work with selected text from PDF documents and web pages using customizable actions and parameters.

Key Features & Use Cases
Select any word or phrase in English or other languages and request a translation (e.g., Japanese, Chinese, etc.)
Select a sentence and request a grammar breakdown or explanation
Select a word to open its Wikipedia page for additional context
Search images related to selected text using Google Image results

Users can define and customize their own parameters to extend functionality and create personalized workflows.

AI Integration

The app supports connecting to external AI services to generate responses based on selected text.

Supported Content:
- PDF documents
- TXT files
- Web pages

More content types and features are planned in future updates.

Terms of use: 
https://app.notion.com/p/Instant-Reader-Terms-of-Use-35315d340c0580ef8459d581696c3e5e
Policy:
https://app.notion.com/p/Instant-Reader-Policy-34015d340c05800ea627e951926c33cd

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Actions | $2.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-08-11

Book Progress — Easily see how much of each book you’ve read with a new progress bar.
Book Covers — Your books now display beautiful covers instead of plain text titles, making your library easier to browse.
AI Features — A necessary update to continue accessing AI-powered features.
Improved Performance & Stability — Bug fixes and other improvements.

### 1.4 — 2026-07-15

Font Settings:
- change font
- change font size
- change font colour
- set reading background to any colour or any photo from your library

### 1.3 — 2026-07-09

- Added .txt file support
- Removed the need to singing AI account

### 1.2 — 2026-06-27

- Improved PDF scanner
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2026-06-17

Improved Reading Mode in pdf files.

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## More apps by Roman Vygnich

- [WentOut](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wentout/id1478553264)

All apps by Roman Vygnich: https://appshunter.io/developer/1351323534

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