# Reading Assistant Plus vs Penguin Browser

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Assistant Plus | Penguin Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-browser/id6764325276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [kushal patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461109893) | [EZRA MICHAEL GILBERT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895733787) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Assistant Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-assistant-plus/id1628268749)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Penguin Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-browser/id6764325276)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Penguin Browser Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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