LightRead
Weichen Cheng News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
LightRead is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Weichen Cheng. Requires iOS 17. Updated October 24, 2025.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 7 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Oct 24
- 2025 · v1.3
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About LightRead
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.
What’s new
Version 1.3 · Updated October 24, 2025
1. Fixed some screen display issues 2. Added the function of selecting news region
App privacy
The developer, Weichen Cheng, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
Alternatives to LightRead
Looking for apps like LightRead? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is PageFeed (5.0/5), and all 6 are free to download.
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No Rush News
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BlissInfo News
4.6
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PageFeed
5.0
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Canada Press
4.6
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FeedFlow - RSS Feed Reader
4.5
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DeepNews - Trustworthy News
4.9
| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| LightRead | – | Free | October 24, 2025 |
| No Rush News | – | Free | Jun 3, 2026 |
| BlissInfo News | 4.6 / 5 (7) | Free | Sep 5, 2026 |
| PageFeed | 5.0 / 5 (2) | Free | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Canada Press | 4.6 / 5 (55) | Free | Apr 15, 2025 |
| FeedFlow - RSS Feed Reader | 4.5 / 5 (39) | Free | Sep 27, 2026 |
| DeepNews - Trustworthy News | 4.9 / 5 (13) | Free | Jul 14, 2026 |