For older adults & those who've retired abroad
Scan, photograph, or dictate any document — a bill, hospital letter, council notice — and Second Read turns it into a clear summary with simple next steps. No jargon. No confusion. Works in any language.
Scan with your camera, import a photo or screenshot, dictate a letter out loud, or share directly from your email, browser, or files — Second Read handles it all.
No more deciphering official jargon. Get a short, clear summary of what the letter actually says.
Due dates, amounts owed, reference numbers, and phone numbers are pulled out automatically so nothing slips past you.
A simple colour indicator tells you straight away whether a letter needs urgent action, can wait, or — importantly — looks like a scam.
"When is this due?" "How do I pay?" Just ask, and Second Read answers from the letter itself.
All your scanned letters are saved in one place — sorted by date, urgency, or type — so you can always find what you need.
Three simple steps. No technical knowledge required.
Open the app and tap Scan. Hold your phone over the letter — Second Read will automatically detect and capture it.
In a few seconds, you'll see a plain-English summary, key facts, an urgency rating, and a simple checklist of what to do next.
Have a question? Just ask in your own words. Done? Tap "File this" and it's safely saved for later.
Second Read checks every letter for signs of scams — suspicious contact details, pressure tactics, requests for gift cards or bank transfers. If something looks wrong, we'll tell you clearly: do not engage, here's what to do instead.
You can always override our suggestion, but we'll always have your back.
All scanned letters and summaries are kept locally on your iPhone. They don't go anywhere unless you choose to share them.
To create your summary, your scan is sent securely to our AI service. We're upfront about this — you'll always know what's happening.
Delete any document — or all your data — in one tap from Settings. No hoops to jump through.
Start scanning straight away. No sign-up, no email address, no password to forget.
Download Second Read free and scan your first letter in under two minutes.
iOS 16 or later required. Free to download.
