You know the loop. Readgate breaks it — one short article between you and every scroll, every time.
Free · iPhone only · iOS 18+
No account. Your reading habit stays yours — Readgate is a tool you own, not a service that owns you.
Uses Apple's built-in Screen Time controls for the apps you choose. Permission stays managed by iOS.
No account. No name, no email, no profile. Sessions and streaks live on your device. Readgate uses privacy-conscious crash reporting to keep the app reliable.
Download, set up in 60 seconds, done. No email, no password, no subscription wall on first launch.
Wikipedia's best, cycled by what catches your interest. Never the same loop twice.
Choose which apps to redirect — social media, video, news, or anything else. Uses Apple's native Screen Time framework. No VPN, no workarounds.
Every open attempt shows a short Wikipedia article. Science, history, psychology — about a minute each. Small knowledge moments that add up.
Finish reading, unlock your app for the break window. Repeat. Your streak tracks every knowledge moment along the way.
Readgate uses Screen Time permission to protect the apps you choose and show a reading prompt before they open.
iOS manages this permission, and you can change it in Settings at any time.
Readgate does not require an account. Your selected apps, sessions, and streak stay on your device.
We use limited service providers for articles, purchases, diagnostics, and privacy-conscious analytics. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Another Screen Time rule, device setting, or blocking app can still keep an app unavailable. Readgate can only lift the gate it created.
Yes. Open Readgate, go to Settings, and update the apps, websites, or categories protected by Readgate. Changes apply after saving.
Free includes the core reading gate for a limited setup. Pro expands app protection, customization, and progress insights.
Make sure Screen Time access is enabled for Readgate and the app is included in your protected list.
Readgate's app-gating flow is designed for iPhone and depends on Apple's Screen Time availability.
One article between you and every scroll. 60 seconds today, 300+ ideas a year.
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