Comparison

cMate vs ATReader Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

cMate

This app provides access to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code), a crucial set of maritime regulations. It helps users understand and comply with international treaties designed to mitigate fire risks and improve emergency response on ships.

Highlights
  • FSS Code reference
  • International maritime treaties
  • Fire risk reduction
  • Emergency response aid
  • SOLAS Convention compliance
Features
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cMate-FSS Code. Fire Safety Systems The FSS Code or International Code for Fire Safety Systems is a set of international treaties organised by the International Maritime Organization under the SOLAS Convention that are designed to reduce the risk of fire, and aid in emergency response aboard ships. Some of the components of the code were constructed after some high-profile passenger ship disasters over the last century. Language: English

About

ATReader Pro

Access and enjoy a vast library of books and audiobooks from Author.Today. Features include offline reading, smart playback, customizable reading settings, and seamless integration with the Author.Today website. Offers a free trial period before requiring a subscription.

Highlights
  • Offline book access
  • CarPlay audiobook support
  • Smart audiobook player
  • Customizable reading settings
  • Personal book collections
  • Import from Author.Today library
  • Reading progress tracking
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ATReader Pro β€” read and listen to books from Author.Today! Thousands of books in different genres: fantasy, mystery, romance, business literature, and much more. CarPlay support β€” listen to audiobooks in your car Offline mode β€” download books and read without an internet connection Smart player β€” auto-save position, automatic transition to the next chapter Flexible reading settings β€” dark mode, font and text size selection, and more Easy search β€” by title, author, genre, or tags First 7 days free, then a subscription is required. FEATURES: - Personal book collections - Top books and authors in β€œWhat to Read?” and β€œWhat to Listen?” sections - Import from your Author.Today Library - Notifications from the portal - Reading progress tracking - Integration with the Author.Today website - Book search - Reading and listening to books online/offline - A completely overhauled book reader packed with powerful features (bookmarks, highlights, search...) - Book narration - Convert e-books to audiobooks. Important: Unofficial app developed by an independent developer. Author.Today is not responsible for the app’s operation. The app uses the official public API of Author.Today. The developer does not guarantee uninterrupted operation and is not liable (including financially) in case of API changes or unavailability. The app is provided β€œas is”, without any warranties. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/atreader-pro-for-author-today/privacy-policy

Screenshots

cMate4 screens
ATReader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ATReader Pro at Free against cMate's $1.99. ATReader Pro also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 69 months). cMate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

ATReader Pro is free to download; cMate costs $1.99 up front. ATReader Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. cMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cMate ships an update every 69 months, ATReader Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 3 level
cMate versus ATReader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercMateATReader Pro
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Positive reviewsβ€”28.6% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 69 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaid β€” betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxim LukyanenkoAnatoliy Vyzhletsov

In-app purchases

None

cMate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ATReader Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Suscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is cMate free?
cMate costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATReader Pro free?
ATReader Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do cMate or ATReader Pro have ads?
Neither cMate nor ATReader Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, cMate or ATReader Pro?
cMate ships an update every 69 months, and ATReader Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, cMate was updated on October 29, 2026 and ATReader Pro on October 28, 2026.

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