Edzter vs Readgate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edzter
Access a vast library of over 5,000 leading magazines, newspapers, and journals across 40+ categories. This digital reading platform is designed for educational institutions to provide students and faculty with instant, on-the-go access to global information.
- 5,000+ magazines, newspapers, and journals
- Access across 40+ categories
- Designed for educational institutions
- Simultaneous access for students and faculty
- On-the-go information access
- Trusted global sources
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Edzter is the ultimate digital reading destination for educational institutions that offers 5,000+ leading magazines, newspapers and journals from around the globe and across 40+ categories to students and faculty. Edzter is the top choice for many colleges and universities around the world to provide access to best-selling titles to their students and faculty, which can be accessed on their own devices simultaneously. Today's millennial students are smart, social, connected and seek instant access to every information on the go. With Edzter, your students can access leading magazines, newspapers and journals across 40+ categories including Business, News, Health, Politics, Science and Technology, which will help them stay updated on everything under the sun. Thanks to Edzter’s vast collection of magazines, newspapers and journals from around the globe, your teaching staff can stay on top of their respective domains by accessing the latest and authentic information from trusted sources. This will also help them hone their skills and pass on their knowledge to students in a better way. We value your feedback and welcome any comments you may have to help improve our services. Please write to us at help@edzter.com and we'll be happy to hear from you . Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions.
Readgate
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Your next scroll could teach you something. Readgate combines an app blocker with microlearning to turn screen time into a reading habit. Choose the apps that pull you in, read something useful, then unlock them for a break. The impulse to check your phone becomes the reminder to learn. One short read. One idea to take with you. Then the app you wanted. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick an app or website you want to use more intentionally. 2. When you try to open it and a reading gate appears, continue to Readgate. 3. Finish a short article or Insight Card and tap to unlock. 4. Enjoy your break. When it ends, the reading gate returns. You choose which apps to protect. Readgate adds a learning moment before you continue, so reaching for your phone becomes a chance to discover something. MAKE ROOM FOR CURIOSITY Explore science, psychology, history, technology, nature, philosophy, culture, and more. Choose topics you care about and discover ideas you might never have searched for. Understand why a cognitive bias changes your decisions. Find out what makes deep ocean life so unusual. Explore the story behind a scientific discovery or see a familiar habit from a new perspective. Readgate brings together curated articles, Insight Cards, and original writing. Insight Cards focus on a clear idea and a takeaway worth remembering. Readgate Originals offer short essays, with full access included in Pro. BUILD A READING HABIT THAT FITS YOUR DAY You already remember to check your phone. Let that familiar action make space for a little learning. Readgate puts reading into moments that might otherwise disappear into social media, videos, or news feeds. You do not need to remember to open another learning app or set aside a separate study session. Each completed read adds to your reading history. Revisit what you have explored, follow your weekly progress, and see the topics you keep coming back to. BRING INTENTION TO YOUR SCREEN TIME Opening an app out of habit can lead to scrolling longer than you meant to. A reading gate gives you a pause before the feed and something useful to do with that moment. Use Readgate to support more mindful phone habits, create a little distance from distractions, and make learning part of everyday screen time. Start with the one app you reach for most. Free includes unlimited reading unlocks and a 10 minute break after each completed read. INCLUDED FREE • One protected app or website • Unlimited reading unlocks every day • Curated articles and Insight Cards across a range of topics • Topic selection based on your interests • Reading history and weekly stats • Offline reading with bundled and previously saved content • No account needed MORE CHOICE WITH READGATE PRO • Protect more apps, websites, and categories • Schedule reading gates around your day • Set your default unlock duration from 1 to 60 minutes • Choose a shorter break after each completed read • Decide how much app use comes before the first reading gate • Set an optional daily unlock cap • Explore your complete reading history by topic • Access every Readgate Original • Adjust your mix of reading sources Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your selected apps and reading history stay on your iPhone. No account needed. No ads or advertising tracking. Start with one app. Make your next scroll begin with something worth knowing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://readgateapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://readgateapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Edzter at none against Readgate's 2. Readgate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Readgate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Edzter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Edzter ships an update every 2 months, Readgate every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Edzter | Readgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magzter Inc. | Ioannis Mpairaktaridis |
In-app purchases
Edzter
No in-app purchases
Readgate
- Readgate Pro$4.991 Month
- Readgate Pro (Annual)$29.991 Year









