Read This For Me
Point. Snap. Listen.
What It Does
1. Point
Open the app and point your camera at any text — menus, forms, mail, medicine labels, signs
2. Tap
Tap the speaker button to hear the words read aloud in a natural voice
3. Understand
Tap the brain button to hear a simplified explanation of complex text
See It In Action
Screenshots
Who It Helps
54 million adults in the U.S. read below a 6th-grade level. Many navigate daily life by asking others for help, memorizing routines, or avoiding situations entirely.
Read This For Me lets people read independently and privately — no accounts, no history, no one watching. Just point at text and listen.
Perfect for reading menus at restaurants, understanding medical paperwork, decoding official letters, and navigating signs and notices.
Privacy First
What We DON'T Do
- ✕No accounts or sign-ups
- ✕No photos saved to servers
- ✕No tracking or history
- ✕No personal data collection
How It Works
Your photo is processed in real-time, converted to speech, then immediately discarded. Everything is forgotten after it speaks. No one — not even us — knows what you read.
Features
Natural Voice
High-quality Google Cloud text-to-speech
Adjustable Playback
0.5x to 2x speed to match your pace
Explain Mode
AI simplifies complex text into plain language
Icon-Based UI
No reading required to use the app
Audio Help
Tap ? to hear instructions spoken aloud
Zero Learning Curve
No settings, no tutorials, just open and use
Help Me Get This App Published
Google Play requires 20 testers who use the app for at least 14 consecutive daysbefore I can publish publicly. Your help would mean the world.
What's Involved:
- ✓ Install the app via Google Play (closed testing link)
- ✓ Open it at least once per day for 14 days
- ✓ Use it however you like — read menus, labels, mail, anything
- ✓ Optional: Share feedback on what could be better
Questions?
Is it free?
Yes, completely free. No ads, no in-app purchases, no premium tiers.
What about iOS?
iOS version is planned after the Android launch. The app is built with React Native, so it's ready to go — just need to get through Apple's review process next.
Is my data really private?
Yes. Images are processed in real-time and immediately discarded. There are no accounts, no analytics tracking what you read, and no way for anyone to see your usage history. The privacy policy is designed to be readable and honest.
Who made this?
I'm Mark Tornga, a software engineer in St. Louis. I built this because I believe technology should help people live more independently — without requiring them to hand over their data or their dignity.
Thanks for reading. If this resonates with you, I'd love your help.
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