Readgate - Smart Focus Blocker

Be a little smarter every time you reach for your phone. Readgate turns the apps you open on autopilot into short reading moments — and learns the kind of read that fits each part of your day.

Cut screen time, build a reading habit, and feel a little more in control of your attention. No shame, no all-or-nothing blocks. Just a calm pause and one curated article before the scroll.

Smarter, not dumber.

HOW IT WORKS

Pick the apps or websites that pull you in — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Snapchat, or any app you choose.
Try to open one.
Readgate shows a short curated article — usually around a minute.
Finish the read, and the app unlocks for a focused break.
That small pause is the whole idea. Read something useful first. Scroll after.

WHAT YOU READ

Articles are hand-curated across science, history, nature, technology, psychology, philosophy, culture, geography, food, and more.

You might learn about cognitive biases, the Apollo 11 mission, deep ocean creatures, the history of chess, the science of habits, ancient civilizations, or hundreds of other open-knowledge topics.

Every unlock becomes a small learning moment instead of another automatic tap.

ADAPTS TO YOUR DAY

Readgate quietly notices what you reach for in the morning, during the day, and in the evening. Over time, the content shifts to match the moment — knowledge in the morning, curiosity at midday, reflection in the evening.

You see exactly what Readgate has learned about your reading rhythm, and you can tune it anytime in your Learning Profile.

FOCUS WITHOUT FORCE

Readgate doesn't shame you, lock you out forever, or ask you to quit your phone. You stay in control.

• You choose what to protect.
• You complete the reading challenge.
• You unlock when you're ready.

Built for people who want a small mindful pause before social media, video apps, news feeds, or any app that turns into autopilot scrolling.

BUILD A READING HABIT

Track your streak of days where you chose to learn before you scrolled. See how your reading rhythm shifts across the week. Watch your topics stack up over time.

A real screen time alternative — not a punishment.

FREE — INCLUDED

• Protect 1 app or website
• Unlimited reading unlocks every day
• Hand-curated articles across 12+ topics
• Reading streaks and weekly stats
• Works offline with pre-cached articles
• Beautiful native dark mode design
• No account, no email, no tracking pixels

READGATE PRO

Take full control of your reading rhythm:

• Protect unlimited apps and websites
• Tune your unlock window from 1 to 60 minutes
• Schedule when Readgate is active across your day
• Set a daily ceiling on unlocks if you want one
• Full Learning Profile — pin and refine your reading day
• Reading history that doesn't disappear after a week

Available as a monthly or annual subscription. Cancel anytime in Settings. Subscription auto-renews until canceled.

PRIVACY

No accounts. No email. No tracking. Your sessions, streak, and chosen apps live on your device. Readgate fetches articles from Wikipedia and similar open knowledge sources.

Smarter, not dumber. One pause, one read, before the scroll.

Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Readgate Terms of Service: https://readgateapp.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://readgateapp.com/privacy