Mentava Reading vs Curio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mentava Reading
This app guides students from beginner to independent reading with step-by-step instruction. It is designed to foster self-sufficient and independent learners.
- Step-by-step reading guidance
- Zero to independent reading
- Fosters independent learners
- Designed for self-sufficiency
- iPad compatible
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Mentava is now available as an iPad app! Contact your teacher for login instructions. Mentava guides students step-by-step along the entire reading journey from zero to independent reading. It's designed from the ground up to help students become self-sufficient, independent learners.
Curio
This app brings AI-powered toys to life, offering interactive storytelling, games, and educational content. It provides a safe, screen-free experience for children, allowing parents to manage toy onboarding and monitor insights.
- Easy toy onboarding via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- Engaging storytelling and games
- Educational content (ABCs, numbers, math)
- Parental insights and controls
- Safe, screen-free interactive experience
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Unlock a World of Imagination with Curio! Curio is a magical workshop where toys come to life. Our soft and cuddly magical companions bring stories, games, and learning to life through a safe, screen free, and interactive experience. Key Features: - Easy Toy Onboarding: Seamlessly connect your Curio toy via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for an effortless start to your magical journey. - Engaging Storytelling & Games: Our toys weave enchanting tales and fun games, fostering creativity and imagination. - Educational Fun: From ABCs and numbers to basic math, we make learning exciting and interactive. - Insights & Controls: Stay informed with insights and ensure a safe experience with robust filters. Join Our Magical Journey: Download the Curio app and step into a world where toys come to life. Welcome to the Curio Family!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Curio at 100% against Mentava Reading's 55%. Curio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Mentava Reading's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Curio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Mentava Reading's written reviews are positive against 100% of Curio's.
Mentava Reading ships an update fortnightly, Curio every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Mentava Reading | Curio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 374 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mentava | Curio Interactive |
Customer experience
Mentava Reading
Curio
In-app purchases
Mentava Reading
No in-app purchases
Curio
No in-app purchases
