ReadingGate vs April MeMe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReadingGate
This e-learning program offers a vast library of over 6,000 English titles and activities for all ages, from alphabet basics to classic literature. It systematically manages learning progress through 22 concrete levels and provides an immersive environment for reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
- Extensive library of 6,000+ titles
- 22 systematic learning levels
- Integrated reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills
- Activities for all ages
- Monthly new title updates
- Accessible on PC, tablets, and mobile
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# Provides e-learning program embracing from the alphabet to classics available for all ages # Over 400,000 K users and used in 500 institutions # Provides over 6,000 titles and activities in various themes # Provides 22 concrete levels to manage the learning performance systematically # Easily accessible via PC, tablets, and mobile phones # Updates new titles every month Over 400,000 students in the top 500 domestic educational institutions use Reading Gate, an online program that examines the remarkable effectiveness of reading English books. Reading Gate has been scientifically designed by both domestic and international experts in the field of English reading education to ensure accurate comprehension through diverse post-reading activities. Reading Gate provides an English immersed environment by integrating the various skills of reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Let children meet a new world through Reading Gate! ------ * Access Permission Information [Optional Access Permissions] • Notifications: Used to deliver notices and updates. • Microphone: Used to create temporary audio files for comparing speech accuracy during English speaking practice. You may use the app without granting optional permissions. However, some features may be limited if optional permissions are not allowed. * Subscription Information [1-Month Pass] • Purchasing the 1-month pass grants access to the content for 30 days from the date of purchase. • This product adds 30 days of access per purchase and does not automatically renew. ------ End User License Agreement Apple Standard EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Use of this app is subject to the Apple Standard EULA above, as well as the Company’s Terms of Service and Operating Policies.
April MeMe
This app uses augmented reality to help elementary students practice English speaking. Students can create short videos using 3D objects and interactive features, then share them on a learning portal for peer feedback. It's designed to prepare them for English achievement tests and TOEFL Junior.
- Augmented reality speaking practice
- Create short speaking videos
- Interactive 3D objects
- Share videos on Learning Portal
- Prepare for English tests
- Picture description
- Story creation
- Passage summarization
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※ April MeMe is an AR-based speaking practice APP for elementary school students using April English curriculum. - Use augmented reality(AR) technology to practice speaking English using various 3D objects and interactions. - Choose your own effect to make your own short video(episodes) based on speaking practice types for each level. - Post your video on the Learning Portal and share feedbacks with your peers. - Prepare for speaking tests for April English achievement tests and TOEFL Junior by practicing through video creation. - You must have April Gallery Book to use the April MeMe APP. ※ Type Variation by Level 1. Pic Me (Seedbed/Seed) : Describe the picture in English 2. Story Time (Sprout) : Make your own story using the four images provided 3. Ring Ding Dong (Sapling/Junior Master) : Summarize a passage while video chatting with a 3D character ※ Main features of April MeMe - Start recording by scanning the textbook. - Record 3D objects using the AR camera. - Choose from various effects provided for your recording - Record your video using the front and rear camera - Linked to the Learning Portal - Choose to upload your videos and post them on the Social Learning - Choose your own background music - Change language setting ▶ Access Request Guide - All access requests are collected for app usage. [Mandatory Access Request] - Device and App History: Access for App version check - Microphone: Access for recording sound for videos - Camera: Access to take pictures and record videos - Storage: Access for using gallery photos * Access for each device can be managed by going to settings -> app information > app access > access individual requests
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: April MeMe at 3.5 against ReadingGate's 2.5. April MeMe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). ReadingGate's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. ReadingGate sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. April MeMe asks for nothing beyond the download.
April MeMe holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of ReadingGate's written reviews are positive against 56% of April MeMe's.
ReadingGate ships an update every 6 weeks, April MeMe monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReadingGate | April MeMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (23 ratings) | 3.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 56.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 202 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reading Gate Co., LTD. | CREVERSE, Inc. |
Customer experience
ReadingGate
April MeMe
In-app purchases
ReadingGate
- Online Study - 1 Month$19.99
- 1개월 이용권$22.99
- 3개월 이용권$49.99
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- 6개월 이용권$99.99
- Online Study - 6 Month$119.99
- 12개월 이용권$149.99
April MeMe
No in-app purchases








