Read First
Read First is made and published by Matt Lamborne. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Matt Lamborne. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Matt Lamborne and are shown as published on the App Store.
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- Last updated
- November 10, 2026
- Size
- 71.7 MB
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By Matt Lamborne, from the App StoreDescription by Matt Lamborne Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Read First uses Apple's Screen Time to lock the apps that eat your evenings. Read your pages, snap a photo of the page you're on, and they open back up. That's the whole deal.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Pick the apps that take your time
2. Add your book and the date you want to finish it
3. Read First works out today's page count
4. Read, snap the page, type where you got to. Your apps open.
FOCUS TIMER
Spin the dial, lock your apps for 5 minutes or 2 hours, and just read. A gentle tune plays when you're done, and the countdown shows on your Lock Screen.
MAKE IT YOURS
• All day: locked until you've read
• Reading hours: locked only during the hours you choose
• Relock rounds: read, get a few hours free, then a new page count
• Normal or Hard: decide whether the lock screen can be dismissed
• Reading reminders and a Home Screen widget for today's pages
A LIBRARY THAT GROWS
Covers pulled in automatically, an up-next shelf, your finished books and a daily streak. And Folio, a small book who is very happy when you read.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account. Your books, pages and photos stay on your iPhone. Screen Time gives Read First anonymous tokens only, so it can't see which apps you picked or anything you do in them. We use anonymous analytics to improve the app, never your name, your books or which apps you lock.
SUBSCRIPTION
Read First requires a subscription. The plans, prices and any free trial are shown in the app before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at the end of a free trial, or when you subscribe if there is no trial. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions.
Terms of Use: https://read-first.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://read-first.app/privacy
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 71.7 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Read First
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 1.1.3
- Launched
- October 2026
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About the app and developer
About Read First
Read First is a productivity app developed by Matt Lamborne.
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App Information
Read First is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 71.70 MB. The latest version available is 1.1.3. The last update was on November 10, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Read First
Is Read First free?
Yes. Read First is free on the App Store.
Is Read First still available?
Yes. Read First is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on November 10, 2026.
How large is Read First?
Read First is 71.70 MB.
Is Read First suitable for children?
App Store rates the content of Read First as suitable for everyone.
Who made Read First?
Read First was developed by Matt Lamborne. It is listed in the productivity category on the App Store.
What are the best alternatives to Read First?
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