ReadCloud vs ToRead

ReadCloud is the leading eReading software provider to Australian schools. Locally developed and fully supported the software is valuable for any school that has embarked or is considering embarking on their digital transformation journey. ReadCloud offers schools (teachers and students): Access to their in-classroom resources digitally – educational content from the world’s leading educational publishers, together with non-traditional educational resources, as well as eNovels. Connect seamlessly via a single login to selected publishers’ digital interactive resources with Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) integration or simply link and login to publisher platforms whilst still inside the application. The ability to highlight, annotate, collaborate and communicate with class members. These “ring-fenced” class conversations are made possible through ReadCloud’s virtual class clouds which mimic the actual classroom by grouping the members of each physical class. ReadCloud’s innovative Content Manager affords teachers the ability to curate their own content and upload their own resources into ReadCloud’s virtual class clouds to further contexualise the learning experience. Teacher curated content sits alongside the commercial curriculum and can be in the form of a PDF, website, video, audio or image. LMS connectivity - ReadCloud provides deep integration into many LMS’s allowing users to quickly and securely access ReadCloud’s Bookshelf. Stream PDF’s and access publisher interactive content. Alternatively embed the App into your chosen LMS to assist with session plans. Single Sign-On (SSO) capability. Easily accessible reading analytics at a class cloud level assisting teachers and parents. A comprehensive on-boarding, in-servicing and a tailored professional development programme which takes place at school and runs for the course of the school year, enabling sharing of best practice teaching methods in order to maximize student learning outcomes. ReadCloud also supports blended classrooms Today over 500 education institutions and in excess of 115,000 students regularly go to ReadCloud to achieve a “digital first” strategy for simplified consumption of in-classroom resources.

ToRead is free to use — no paywalls, no subscriptions, and no ads. It’s designed to help you spend more time reading, without pressure, goals, or distractions. Start a reading session, put your phone down, and just read. ToRead quietly tracks your reading time, so you can build awareness of your habits without gamification, streaks, or competition. Designed for calm focus • One tap to start reading • Ambient sounds to help you relax (rain, ocean waves, birds, and more) • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (supported devices) • Auto-end sessions, in case you forget • Session history with editing and manual entries • Home Screen widget with weekly reading stats • Minimal interface that stays out of the way Your reading time, simply recorded ToRead focuses on time, not speed or performance. Whether you read for 2 minutes or 2 hours, every session counts. Your reading history helps you reflect on how reading fits into your life — without judging it. Built with intention • Designed for iPhone • Light and dark themes designed for comfort • iCloud sync (when enabled) to keep your data across devices • Privacy-friendly: your data stays yours For readers who just want to read ToRead is for anyone who wants a quieter relationship with reading: • No social feeds • No challenges • No productivity pressure Just reading, at your own pace. Read when you want. Stop when you want. ToRead. Optional tips ToRead is free to use. If you enjoy the app, you can optionally leave a one-time tip to support its development. Tips are entirely optional and do not unlock features or affect functionality in any way. Legal • Privacy Policy: https://horchatastudio.com/toread/privacy/ • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/