# KeepReading vs British Workshop

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | KeepReading | British Workshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepreading/id1576840247/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/british-workshop/id1601547678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cambridge Technology Innovation Centre Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576840249) | [British Workshop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601547681) |

## What reviewers say

### KeepReading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepreading/id1576840247)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### British Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/british-workshop/id1601547678)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*