TapToRead - Tap to Learn
Live OCR, Tap Any Word
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Point, tap, and learn! Instantly recognize and pronounce English words from camera, photos, objects, and documents.
TapToRead turns your phone into a smart reading pen. Point your camera at any English text, tap a word, and hear it pronounced instantly. Learn English anytime, anywhere.
Key Features
- Live OCR: Point your camera at books, menus, signs, or any text. Words are recognized in real-time with tappable overlays. Tap any word to hear it spoken aloud.
- Object Recognition: Point at everyday objects to learn their English names. The app identifies objects and displays vocabulary words with pronunciation.
- Photo Reader: Select any photo from your library. English text is recognized and made tappable for word-by-word pronunciation.
- Document Reader: Open PDF, TXT, HTML, and other files. Text is automatically converted to tappable words for learning while reading.
Highlights
- Word-level precision with individual tap zones for every word
- Supports English and Chinese recognition and pronunciation
- Adjustable speech speed with slow mode for clear pronunciation
- Triple-tap to hear the full sentence for context
- Freeze frame for careful reading
- Supports multiple file formats including PDF, TXT, HTML, and RTF
- Clean, intuitive interface
Perfect For
- English learners building vocabulary daily
- Travelers reading menus and signs abroad
- Students studying textbooks and reading materials
- Parents learning English together with their children
Free to use with 50 word taps per session. Subscribe to Pro for unlimited access.
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The developer, 华 庄, 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 Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- 华 庄
- Size
- 13.7 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Hua Zhuang