READS Collaborative, MA vs Southgate Independent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
READS Collaborative, MA
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Introducing the brand new app for READS Collaborative, MA. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.
Southgate Independent
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Introducing the brand new app for Southgate Independent. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Southgate Independent at every 4 months against READS Collaborative, MA's every 23 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
READS Collaborative, MA ships an update every 23 months, Southgate Independent every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | READS Collaborative, MA | Southgate Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | READS Collaborative | Southgate Independent School District |
In-app purchases
READS Collaborative, MA
No in-app purchases
Southgate Independent
No in-app purchases
Questions
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