# AI Comic Translator vs Penguin

The clearest difference is rating: Penguin at 4.5 against AI Comic Translator's 4.0. Penguin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). AI Comic Translator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Comic Translator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Penguin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Penguin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

AI Comic Translator ships an update every 2 weeks, Penguin every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Comic Translator | Penguin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-comic-translator-comiglot/id6758002613/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-cbz-cbr-comic-reader/id6780071705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ILIA KALUGIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870200994) | [HAEDUN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896506869) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Comic Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-comic-translator-comiglot/id6758002613)

This app offers advanced AI-powered translation for imported comic files, analyzing page content for natural-sounding translations in over 50 languages. It features interactive reading modes, smart recaps, and supports various file formats for offline enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Deep AI page analysis for natural translations, Premium neural OCR for complex fonts, Interactive translation by tapping speech bubbles, Full translation mode for uninterrupted reading, AI smart recap of comic volumes, Import CBR, CBZ, ZIP, RAR, PDF files, Offline reading after processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GEEK PASS (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP PASS (Monthly) | $34.99 | per month |
| GEEK PASS (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| VIP PASS (Yearly) | $349.99 | per year |
| 5,000 AI Tokens (Loyalty) | $0.79 | one-time |
| 5,000 AI Tokens | $0.89 | one-time |
| 30,000 AI Tokens (Loyalty) | $4.09 | one-time |
| 100,000 AI Tokens | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 AI Tokens (Loyalty) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 AI Tokens (Promo) | $8.99 | one-time |


### Penguin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-cbz-cbr-comic-reader/id6780071705)

This app allows you to read your own comic collection in various formats, with on-device translation for Japanese manga. It offers a customizable reading experience and a smart bookshelf, all while prioritizing user privacy and local data processing.

**Highlights:** On-device manga translation for Japanese comics, Supports various file formats (CBZ, CBR, PDF, etc.), SMB and WebDAV network drive support, OPDS catalog compatibility, Smart bookshelf with automatic categorization, Customizable reading gestures and scrolling

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime — Buy Once | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Comic Translator free?

AI Comic Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Penguin free?

Penguin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AI Comic Translator or Penguin?

Penguin is rated higher. AI Comic Translator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Penguin averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do AI Comic Translator or Penguin have ads?

AI Comic Translator shows ads; Penguin does not.

### Which is updated more often, AI Comic Translator or Penguin?

AI Comic Translator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Penguin every 3 days. Most recently, AI Comic Translator was updated on October 20, 2026 and Penguin on October 25, 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.*