Comparison

KeepReading vs Panglot

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
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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

Panglot

Features
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“Panglot: Learn Indonesian” delivers an efficient and engaging learning experience, built on decades of industry expertise and scientific research in the field of language learning. Our Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) courses are carefully designed by instructional designers, linguists, and cognitive scientists, following scientific findings on memory, multimedia learning, and second-language acquisition. • Immersive: Learners acquire Indonesian through meaningful images and contexts rather than direct translation from Chinese, enabling them to think in the target language as early as possible. • Comprehensive: Covers vocabulary, grammar, commonly confused pronunciations, and writing symbols. • Clear: Concise grammatical explanations make complex topics easier to understand. • Motivating: Rapid, noticeable progress and an enjoyable learning experience help sustain long-term motivation. • Beginner-friendly: Perfect for complete beginners in Indonesian. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KeepReading4 screens
Panglot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeepReading at none against Panglot's 2. KeepReading also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Panglot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. KeepReading asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeepReading ships an update every 5 days, Panglot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KeepReading versus Panglot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeepReadingPanglot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB61 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCambridge Technology Innovation Centre LtdPanglot

In-app purchases

None

KeepReading

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Panglot

Subscriptions1
  • Indonesian monthly subscription$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Indonesian lifetime subscription$79.99

Questions

Is KeepReading free?
KeepReading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panglot free?
Panglot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeepReading or Panglot have ads?
Neither KeepReading nor Panglot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeepReading or Panglot?
KeepReading ships an update every 5 days, and Panglot fortnightly. Most recently, KeepReading was updated on September 21, 2026 and Panglot on September 23, 2026.

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