LightRead
Clean, simple news at a glance
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone
iPhone
A friendly, clutter‑free news reader. Glance headlines, hide sources you don’t need, and open articles in a focused reader.
LightRead is a clean, friendly news app focused on what matters:
• Glanceable headlines with a tidy layout
• Hide sources you don’t want to see
• Open articles in a distraction‑free reader
• Smooth scrolling and fast loading
• Works great in light & dark mode
Why LightRead?
Clutter slows you down. LightRead keeps things clear: short labels, simple controls, and useful defaults. You’re in control—tap a source to hide it, and your feed instantly feels personal.
Ratings & Reviews
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1. Fixed some screen display issues
2. Added the function of selecting news region
The developer, Weichen Cheng, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Weichen Cheng
- Size
- 7.6 MB
- Category
- News
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
Japanese and 3 more
- Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Infrequent
Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Realistic Violence
Profanity or Crude Humour
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Horror/Fear Themes
Medical Treatment Information
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Sexual Content or Nudity
Guns or Other Weapons
Contains
Unrestricted Web Access
Advertising
Health or Wellness Topics
- Copyright
- © 2025 weichen cheng. All rights reserved.