KeepReading vs ReadNative
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
ReadNative
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Learn a language by reading stories you can actually finish. ReadNative is a graded-reader app. Every book is a retelling of a classic, a folk tale or a legend, written to start at A1 (HSK 1 for Chinese) and build toward B1, so the language gets harder at the same pace you improve. Read chapter by chapter, at your own speed. 20 LANGUAGES Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Georgian, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Persian, Thai, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Serbian, Greek and Hebrew. Every language has its own library and its own reading path. TAP ANY WORD Stuck on a word? Tap it and see its meaning in the context of that sentence, not a dictionary list of ten options. Languages with non-Latin scripts show romanization, so you can read Hebrew, Persian, Thai, Armenian or Georgian from day one. Tap a whole sentence to see a full translation when you need it. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LOOK UP Words you look up are saved. Review them with spaced repetition (SRS), and watch your known-word count grow as you meet words again without needing a lookup. START FREE The first book in every language is free, with no time limit. ReadNative Pro unlocks the full library, with more books being added in every language, and lets you import your own EPUB books to read with the same tap-to-translate tools. GOOD TO KNOW - Translations and explanations are in English. - Read-along narration is available for the Chinese books (and one Georgian book). Most books are text only. - Offline reading is supported, so a book works on a plane or a train. WHY READING? Short stories give you the same words again and again in new situations, which is how vocabulary sticks. A graded reader keeps the text at a level where you understand most of it, so you read for the story instead of fighting every sentence. Pick a language, open the free book, and read the first chapter today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://readnative.org/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeepReading at none against ReadNative's 3. KeepReading also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. ReadNative sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. KeepReading asks for nothing beyond the download.
KeepReading ships an update every 5 days, ReadNative every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeepReading | ReadNative |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | Cambridge Technology Innovation Centre Ltd | Nicolas Maissouradze |
In-app purchases
KeepReading
No in-app purchases
ReadNative
- ReadNative Premium (Monthly)$6.991 Month
- ReadNative Year Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- ReadNative Lifetime$99.99









