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What devices does ADHD Reader support?

ADHD Reader runs on Mac (macOS 14 Sonoma or later, Apple Silicon and Intel), iPhone (iOS 18 or later), and iPad (iPadOS 18 or later).

Do I need to buy it separately for Mac and iPhone/iPad?

No. ADHD Reader is a Universal Purchase. Buy it once on either the Mac App Store or the App Store and you own it on all supported platforms — Mac, iPhone, and iPad — at no extra cost.

Will my settings sync between my Mac and iPhone/iPad?

Yes. Your theme, reading font, speed, chunk size, and other preferences sync automatically via iCloud Key-Value Storage. Make sure you're signed into the same Apple ID on all your devices and that iCloud is enabled.

I opened a recent file and it says it needs to be re-opened. Why?

ADHD Reader uses the App Sandbox for security, which means it needs explicit permission to access each file. If a file appears greyed out or shows an error in your Recents list, go to the Open File tab and re-open it using the Choose File button. It will be remembered from that point on.

The Share Extension isn't appearing in Safari's Share menu.

On Mac: Make sure ADHD Reader is installed in your Applications folder and has been opened at least once. Then go to System Settings → General → Login Items & Extensions and verify ADHD Reader is listed. If it still doesn't appear, try removing and re-adding it from Safari's Share menu customization.

On iPhone & iPad: Tap the Share button in Safari, scroll to the bottom of the share sheet and tap Edit Actions… Find ADHD Reader in the list and toggle it on. It will then appear in your share sheet going forward.

A webpage isn't importing any text.

Some websites use JavaScript to load their content, which can prevent standard importing from working. ADHD Reader includes a fallback that waits for JavaScript to render before extracting text. You can also enable Readability Mode in Settings, which strips navigation and ads and often extracts article text more reliably. If a page still fails, try copying the article text manually and using the Paste Text tab instead.

Can I adjust the reading speed?

Yes. Use the — and + buttons in the toolbar while reading, or tap the WPM display to open the speed slider. You can also set a default starting speed in Settings → Default Speed so every session begins at your preferred pace.

What is Readability Mode?

Readability Mode strips ads, navigation menus, and page chrome from web articles before importing, leaving just the article text. Enable it in Settings → Reading Mode. It applies whenever you fetch a URL — on both Mac and iPhone/iPad.

What is Chunk Reading?

Chunk Reading lets you display 1, 2, or 3 words at a time instead of just one. Reading in small groups can feel more natural and improve comprehension at higher speeds. Change it in Settings → Reading Mode → Words.

Does ADHD Reader work with EPUB and Kindle books?

ADHD Reader supports EPUB files natively on both Mac and iPhone/iPad. For Kindle books, you can export them via Kindle's desktop app or use Calibre to convert them to EPUB first.

Will my progress be saved if I close the app mid-read?

Yes. ADHD Reader automatically saves your position. When you re-open a recent file or URL, you'll be offered the option to continue where you left off or start over.

I bought the app — do I need to pay again for future updates?

No. ADHD Reader is a one-time purchase. All future updates on all platforms are included at no additional cost. No subscription, ever.