Comparison

KeepReading vs British Workshop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KeepReading

Effortlessly read foreign language texts with instant translations. This app helps you build vocabulary and comprehension by providing seamless translation options for various content types, making language learning enjoyable and interruption-free.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-show word translation
  • Swipe-to-show phrase/sentence translation
  • Auto-scan translation while reading
  • Supports web pages, ePubs, PDFs, and notes
  • Over 20 languages supported
  • Vocabulary and comprehension building
Read full description

Dive into the world of foreign language reading with KeepReading—your ultimate companion for learning without interruptions. Forget the hassle of stopping to check a dictionary. With KeepReading, translations appear right when you need them, so you can focus on what really matters: enjoying your reading. It’s designed to help you breeze through tricky texts, effortlessly building your vocabulary and comprehension as you go. Here’s how KeepReading keeps things simple: 1. Tap-To-Show: Need a quick word translation? Just tap and keep going. 2. Swipe-To-Show: Want to see a full phrase or sentence translated? Swipe and it’s done. 3. Auto-Scan-To-Show: Let the app scan and translate while you keep reading—no interruptions, no effort. Whether it’s web pages, ePubs, PDFs, or your personal notes, KeepReading makes sure translations are smooth and seamless. With support for over 20 languages—including Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and more—KeepReading has you covered, no matter what you’re reading. Reading is one of the best ways to learn a new language, but tackling texts that feel too advanced can be frustrating. KeepReading turns frustration into flow, helping you confidently take on challenging content while growing your skills. Start reading your way to fluency with KeepReading today.

About

British Workshop

Daily English training content delivered by a robot coach to supplement in-class learning. Improve confidence and reduce language anxiety by staying connected with English every day.

Highlights
  • Daily English training content
  • Robot coach support
  • Supplement in-class sessions
  • Build confidence
  • Lower affective filter
  • Daily language practice
Features
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Get training contents in English on a daily basis with this robot-coach that will support you between in-class sessions. Stay in touch with the English language every day in order to get more confident and lower your affective filter.

Screenshots

KeepReading4 screens
British Workshop4 screens

Verdict

The call

KeepReading and British Workshop both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of British Workshop's written reviews are positive against 50% of KeepReading's. British Workshop also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). KeepReading's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for KeepReading against 5.0 for British Workshop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of KeepReading's written reviews are positive against 100% of British Workshop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeepReading ships an update every 5 days, British Workshop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KeepReading versus British Workshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeepReadingBritish Workshop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCambridge Technology Innovation Centre LtdBritish Workshop

Customer experience

KeepReading

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

British Workshop

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KeepReading

No in-app purchases

None

British Workshop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeepReading free?
KeepReading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is British Workshop free?
British Workshop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KeepReading or British Workshop?
KeepReading and British Workshop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do KeepReading or British Workshop have ads?
Neither KeepReading nor British Workshop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeepReading or British Workshop?
KeepReading ships an update every 5 days, and British Workshop every 6 weeks. Most recently, KeepReading was updated on September 21, 2026 and British Workshop on July 21, 2026.

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