Quick verdict
- What it is
- Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
- At a glance
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- From $1.99/mo
- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Entertainment
- Productivity
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
Screens
App Store
18 store screenshots
Pricing & paywalls
App Store
- Weekend Read 2 Pro (Monthly) — $1.99/month
- Weekend Read 2 Pro (Monthly) — $14.99/year ($1.24/mo)
Ratings & reviews
App Store
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2/5No full screen? No thanks.
I love the original Weekend Read. I have been using it since it first came out ... nine? years ago. I use it on my iPad and my iPhone. I recommended all my friends who want to read scripts. It's unfortunate that they want $15 a year to use this one. Even $15 seems a bit high, considering what you get. Give me a break. Most unfortunately, you can't read scripts full screen! The top bar and bottom bar do not disappear, ever. I'll use iOS' built in file reader. Sorry, dudes. You're not getting my $15 -- and I'm not using the free version -- if I can't read full screen. Also, the text to speech is garbage. It uses the crummy built-in Siri voices. Let's try using some AI powered speech, since it's simple to implement. Fix these things, and I'll consider it.
echose7en · 6 Aug 2026
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2/5Want to love…. But…
There’s a great app somewhere close to here, but no full screen is a real step back. I was excited to try the voices, but it’s unusable as is. The phone comes loaded with voices - why not assign different ones to different characters? That’s when playback even works, which is patchy at best. Easy to accidentally select text, and unclear how to UN-select… The more transparent the app, the better and more convenient it is. Unfortunately this update is a step back for Weekend Read. I’ll have to cancel my free trial till the next update.
mm0001 · 6 Aug 2026
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4/5Please please please
Can we get the ability to use the voice aloud reader without the need to have the screen active? That’s a pretty standard feature for text to speech apps and would make this a killer function. It’s already great as is, but having to change my device settings to turn off display auto-lock every time I need to listen to a script is an obstacle. Thanks for considering.
ShwannyDH · 6 Aug 2026
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2/5It still cuts off the tops and bottoms of many script pages
Back in the original version of this app I discovered that many of my scripts lost text that was in the first few or last few lines of each page. I reported this and they said they were working on a new version of the app so I'd have to wait for that. Now that new version is here - at a subscription price - and... The bug is still there! I've reported it again but no reply. I guess I won't be renewing my subscription. To bad cause it's a great way to read a script when it works. Another interesting way - the voice reader - hasn't worked for me even once. Same results on both my iphone and ipad. Yes I reported it but no solution has been forthcoming.
joefilmmaker · 6 Aug 2026
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4/5Really Good, But . . .
I really love the idea for this app—especially because I use Highland on my Mac and love being able to see my files on my iPad. The interface is clean, and the library of scripts is a huge bonus But, when I try to open the reader settings on my iPad, a small popover appears, and I can’t interact with it to change the size or font because it’s so small. I dabble in developing and know this could be easily fixed by switching this from a popover to a sheet. I hope the developers see this and make this incredibly easy fix that would make this a five-star app!
JustWantToWrite · 6 Aug 2026
Privacy & accessibility
App Store
Privacy
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared
Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Versions
App Store
- 2.0
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2.0.1
- Removed an alert meant for internal debugging when starting Read Aloud
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2.0.10
- Minor backstage tweaks
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2.0.11
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
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2.0.12
Fixed issues causing documents not to open where you last left off
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2.0.13
- Compatibility updates for iOS 26 - Read Aloud improvements, including background playback - Minor bug fixes
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2.0.14
- Updated app icon for iOS 26
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2.0.15
Send PDFs directly to Weekend Read from apps like Mail or Messages using the Share button
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2.0.16
Send Final Draft .fdx files directly to Weekend Read from apps like Mail or Messages using the Share button
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2.0.17
• Background audio support — listen to Read Aloud while using other apps • Offline subscription access improvements • Performance optimizations for faster library loading • Fixed character highlighting colors not saving correctly • Fixed Read Aloud resuming after interruptions • General stability improvements
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2.0.18
Reading • New reader progress bar — tap or drag to scrub anywhere in the document, with a live percentage. Toggle it on or off in Reader Settings. • Faster opens: documents are paginated once at import, so long scripts load quicker, and page numbers stay stable across sessions. Discover • New collections in Discover are now marked with a dot so you can spot fresh picks at a glance. • The app icon shows a badge with the number of unseen Discover collections, so you'll know when there's something new without opening the app. • "Mark All as Seen" in Discover clears every dot and the icon badge in one tap. Library • Confirmation toasts when you add files from Discover or import multiple files at once. • Confirmation alerts before removing files or clearing highlights. • Friendlier error messages when a file fails to load. • Loading and empty states across Library and Discover instead of blank screens. Settings • Redesigned Settings with a grouped list, a summary header for voice and subscription status, and consistent row styling. Accessibility • Broader VoiceOver labels across menus, the reader, search, and onboarding. • Dynamic Type support across purchase, upgrade, and reader screens. Stability • Several reader, first-launch, and Discover crash fixes.
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2.0.19
- Search results in your library now appear as you type, and the empty state quotes your query so it's clear what was searched. - Importing files is friendlier: rows show a "Reading details…" placeholder while metadata loads, batch imports can be canceled mid-queue, and failures now surface as clear alerts instead of vanishing silently. - Sharing a file into Weekend Read directly from Apple Mail now works reliably. - Tapping Restore Purchases gives you a proper alert with next steps — Try Again, Email Support (pre-filled with your version info), or guidance when there's nothing to restore. - The Edit File Info sheet now uses plain-language labels ("Author" and "From"), warns before discarding unsaved edits, and blocks accidental swipe-to-dismiss. - The welcome tour shows a page indicator so you know how far you are, adds a Skip option, and can be re-launched any time from Settings → Help → Take the Tour. - Reopening a PDF now returns you to where you were reading instead of jumping back to page 1.
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2.0.2
Fixed typos and added app preview videos.
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2.0.20
· 5 Jun 2026
- Bug fixes
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2.0.3
- Minor bug fixes
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2.0.4
- Performance optimizations
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2.0.5
- Fixes iCloud syncing between iPhone and iPad - Fixes the Note delete button
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2.0.6
Enhanced iPad User Interface: ------------------------- Experience our newly improved user interface designed specifically for iPad users. Enjoy a visually appealing Library and Lists view with interactive tiles that provide a seamless browsing experience. Additionally, we've optimized the reader view to make reading on the larger iPad screen even more enjoyable. Seamless Integration with Apple Silicon Macs: ------------------------- Now, our app fully supports Apple Silicon-based Macs! Download and run the app effortlessly on your Mac, and with iCloud enabled, your files will automatically synchronize across all your iOS devices. Take advantage of the convenient drag-and-drop feature to load files directly into the app from the Library view, streamlining your workflow.
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2.0.7
- Performance optimizations - Bug fixes
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2.0.8
- Improved cross-platform compatibility
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2.0.9
- Performance improvements
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Availability by market
- US
Data quality & evidence
- Page completeness
- Live store listing
- Last verified
- 6 Aug 2026
- Sources
- App Store
- Independent summary has not been published yet.