Comparison

Reading Assistant Plus vs Penguin Browser

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

Head to head
About

Reading Assistant Plus

Features
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Reading Assistant Plus help you to read text as you write. Learn how to read while or after writing.

# Feature - Create a new file - Choose a text file from storage.
- Manage file History or Recent files - Export audio file - Save text and audio files in storage - Show saved audio and text file - Find a word from text
- Next and previous button - Share text and audio - Auto speak option - Perform undo-redo option on text - Manage repeat mode on speaking 

# Speech Settings - Change language - Speech rate - Speech pitch # Speaking text process - Pre-made rules 1. Do not read web links 2. Do not read aloud punctuation 3. Do not read Numbers - Create custom rule - Auto sleep set time for sleeping

About

Penguin Browser

A fast and simple mobile web browser offering full control over your browsing experience. Utilize guest mode for temporary sessions or sign in to save and organize pages. Instantly clear browsing data for privacy and organization.

Highlights
  • Fast and responsive browsing
  • Guest Mode for temporary sessions
  • Account support for saving pages
  • Instant data clearing (Avalanche)
  • Clean and simple interface
  • Privacy-focused local-first design
Features
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(No in-app Ads) Penguin Browser is a fast and simple mobile web browser designed to give you full control over how you browse. Use Guest Mode for quick, temporary sessions, or sign in to keep your pages saved and organized. Whether you want a clean session every time or a place to return to your favorite pages, Penguin adapts to how you browse. With Avalanche, you can instantly clear your browsing data, including open pages, history, and session data, and start fresh in one tap. It’s a simple way to stay organized and maintain your privacy without digging through settings. Features: • Fast and responsive mobile browsing • Guest Mode for temporary sessions • Account support for saving and managing pages • Avalanche to instantly clear browsing data • Clean, simple interface designed for everyday use • Local-first design focused on privacy Penguin Browser is built for users who want a straightforward, flexible, and controlled browsing experience.

Screenshots

Reading Assistant Plus4 screens
Penguin Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reading Assistant Plus at Free against Penguin Browser's $0.99. Reading Assistant Plus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Penguin Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Reading Assistant Plus is free to download; Penguin Browser costs $0.99 up front. Reading Assistant Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Penguin Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Assistant Plus ships an update every 9 months, Penguin Browser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reading Assistant Plus versus Penguin Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading Assistant PlusPenguin Browser
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerkushal patelEZRA MICHAEL GILBERT

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reading Assistant Plus

One-time1
  • Ad Free Version$0.99
1 purchases

Penguin Browser

One-time1
  • Penguin Browser Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Reading Assistant Plus free?
Reading Assistant Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Penguin Browser free?
Penguin Browser costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Reading Assistant Plus or Penguin Browser have ads?
Reading Assistant Plus shows ads; Penguin Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Reading Assistant Plus or Penguin Browser?
Reading Assistant Plus ships an update every 9 months, and Penguin Browser every 2 days. Most recently, Reading Assistant Plus was updated on October 7, 2026 and Penguin Browser on October 1, 2026.

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