Funny Kids Poems vs Glide Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Funny Kids Poems
An interactive children's book featuring short, joyful rhymes with colorful animations. Children up to 6 years old can explore, tap, and play with animated characters and scenes on beautifully illustrated pages. The app offers an engaging reading experience with touch-reactive elements and background music support.
- Interactive animated pages
- Short, joyful rhymes
- Tap to animate characters
- Kid-friendly interface
- Universal app support
- Accelerometer and screen rotation support
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Top-10 interactive children’s books for iPhone and iPad according to Forbes Funny Kids Poems is a playful, interactive book designed for children up to 6 years old. It combines short, joyful rhymes with colorful animations that invite kids to explore, tap, and play while reading. Inside the app you will find 12 beautifully illustrated and animated pages with poems by Marina Lindholm. Each page reacts to touch, bringing characters to life and turning reading into an engaging experience for young children. English version available You can easily switch to English by tapping the flag in the top left corner of the main screen. Key features - Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Bright, kid-friendly, and intuitive interface - High-quality interactive illustrations and animations - Tap elements to animate characters and scenes - Supports accelerometer and screen rotation - Allows background music playback from your device - Designed especially for young children - Compatible with iOS 5 and later We value your feedback. If you enjoy the app, please leave a review and share your experience. Stay connected and be the first to hear about our new apps and updates.
Glide Reader
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Keep your eyes still. Let the words glide beneath them. Glide Reader reimagines how reading an ebook can feel. Instead of scanning back and forth across a page, or repeatedly scrolling through blocks of text, the words move smoothly beneath your gaze in one continuous horizontal flow. Simply tap and hold to start reading. Move your finger to the right to accelerate, or move left to slow down. You have precise, intuitive control over your reading rhythm. ADD EBOOKS TO YOUR LIBRARY Import your own EPUB, TXT, HTML, and text-based PDF files. Browse chapters, continue where you left off and track your progress. (EPUB provides the best reading experience. Complex HTML and PDF layouts may not always be reproduced exactly correct. DRM-protected ebook files purchased in other apps are not supported.) USE YOUR OWN STYLE • Choose from carefully selected reading fonts • Adjust text size and brightness • Read with White, Paper, Sepia, Night, or Black OLED themes • Position the text at a comfortable height • Use stepped paragraph transitions to preserve paragraph structure • Reverse the glide controls if that feels more natural FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS See your chapter progress, reading time, words read, average reading speed, and estimated time remaining. As Glide Reader learns your actual reading pace, its time estimates become more personal. FOCUS WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS Focus Mode gently fades away the toolbar and reading statistics while the text is moving. A simple tap brings everything back whenever you need it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your imported books and reading progress remain on your device. No account is required. Terms of service: https://www.arcanamedia.nl/glidereader/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Glide Reader at Free against Funny Kids Poems's $2.99. Funny Kids Poems's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Glide Reader is free to download; Funny Kids Poems costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Funny Kids Poems ships an update every 3 weeks, Glide Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Funny Kids Poems | Glide Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (54 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAX MOBILE, OOO | Arcana Media |
In-app purchases
Funny Kids Poems
No in-app purchases
Glide Reader
No in-app purchases
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