Is there a free version?

Yes — Lycro is free to install with no account required. The free version includes the reading toolbar, web highlighting, notes, tags, and 6 custom colors. Pro adds PDF support, cloud sync, Click-to-Read, and unlimited custom colors.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes — cancel anytime with no lock-ins or penalties. If Premium isn’t right for you, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee starting after your first payment.

Does it work on PDFs?

PDF support is a Pro feature. It brings the same highlighting, note-taking, and reading toolbar to local and online PDF files.

Yes. Free users store highlights and notes locally on their device. Premium users get encrypted cloud sync — your data is always yours. We never sell it.

What is Click-to-Read?

Click-to-Read is a Pro feature that lets you drive the reading guide with your mouse. Double-click to start reading from any word, single-click to pause, and the page auto-scrolls as you go.

Lycro Your reading, enhanced

Read faster. Remember more. Highlight what matters.

A reading toolbar, color highlights, and synced notes — for the web and PDFs. Lycro keeps you in flow, then keeps what you saved.

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Reading Guide
Highlights & Notes
PDF Support Pro
Cloud Sync Pro
Flow Reading Ultra
Read Aloud Ultra

Works on websites and PDFs · No account required

Who it's for

Built for people who read a lot.

Whether you're researching, working through docs, or just reading every day — Lycro keeps you in the zone.

Students & Researchers reading papers, textbooks, and PDFs
People with dyslexia who benefit from a guided focus to stay on track
Professionals processing long reports and articles
Engineers & developers reading docs and specs

Features

How Lycro improves your reading.

A core toolkit, free. Unlock the rest with Premium.

Guided Reading

Stay focused with a guided reading char that keeps you moving through the text.

Highlights & Notes

Select text to highlight and attach notes. Tag and search everything from one organized panel.

Custom Colors

6 preset colors, plus 6 custom colors with full RGB control and adjustable opacity.

Reading Progress

A progress bar in the toolbar keeps you oriented on long articles and papers.

Effortless Control

Double-click any word to set your starting point, and use keyboard shortcuts for quick control.

Local Storage & Cloud Sync

Your data stays on your device by default. Upgrade for secure sync across all your devices.

When reading gets serious, you need more control.

Lycro Pro

Read with effortless control — on websites and PDFs.

Lycro Pro adds PDF support, cloud sync, and mouse-driven control — so you can control your reading with ease, everywhere.

PDF Support — use the full reading system on local and online PDFs
Cloud Sync — highlights and notes follow you across every device
Click-to-Read — control the guide with your mouse, auto-scroll included
Unlimited custom highlight colors

PDF Support

The same reading toolbar, highlights, and notes — now on PDFs. Works on local files and online documents.

Cloud Sync

All highlights and notes synced across devices with end-to-end encryption. Your data stays yours.

Click-to-Read

Double-click any word to start, single-click to pause or continue — the page auto-scrolls as you read.

For deep focus and maximum comprehension.

Lycro Ultra

A new way to read: synchronized eyes and ears.

Lycro Ultra combines guided reading with synchronized read aloud — helping you absorb more, and improve comprehension and retention with less mental fatigue.

Flow Reading — a smooth, adaptive guide that keeps your eyes on track
Read Aloud — synchronized speech with the adaptive reading guide
Priority support

Flow Reading

A smooth, adaptive guide follows the structure of the text — reducing re-reading and improving reading flow.

Synchronized Read Aloud

Listen while you read in 50+ languages with adjustable speed and voices. Audio stays perfectly aligned with the moving guide for deeper comprehension.

Flexible Read-Aloud Credits

Includes monthly credits for premium voices. Continue with pay-as-you-go, or use free voices without limits.

Compare

Free vs Premium.

Feature	Free	Pro	Ultra
Guided Reading
Reading Toolbar & Speed Control
Web Highlighting & Notes
Keyboard Shortcuts
Custom Highlight Colors	6	Unlimited	Unlimited
Data Storage	On-device only	Cloud Sync	Cloud Sync
PDF Support
Click-to-Read
Flow Reading (adaptive guide)
Read Aloud (Text-to-Speech)
Priority Support

Pricing

Choose your plan.

Free

Get started

$0 /forever

No credit card required

Guided reading
Reading toolbar & speed control
Web highlighting & notes
Keyboard shortcuts
Limited highlight colors
On-device storage

Start free

Free forever No account needed

Pro

Enhance your reading

$7 /month

Best for daily readers & professionals

Everything in Free
PDF support
Cloud sync across devices
Click-to-Read
Unlimited custom highlight colors

30-day refund guarantee Secure payment

Ultra

Unlock your full reading flow

$15 /month

Best for deep focus and faster learning

Everything in Pro
Flow Reading (adaptive guided reading)
Synchronized Read Aloud
Priority support

30-day refund guarantee Secure payment

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Stop re-reading. Start retaining.

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