# FolioSpace Reader vs Penguin

The clearest difference is rating: FolioSpace Reader at 5.0 against Penguin's 4.5. Penguin's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FolioSpace Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Penguin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FolioSpace Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

FolioSpace Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Penguin every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FolioSpace Reader | Penguin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foliospace-reader/id6765784590/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 | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓东 傅](https://appshunter.io/developer/328047099) | [HAEDUN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896506869) |

## What reviewers say

### FolioSpace Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foliospace-reader/id6765784590)

This personal reading client allows you to browse, organize, and read your digital library. Enjoy comfortable reading layouts for books and comics, with optimized performance for large collections on iPad.

**Highlights:** Connect to FolioSpace Library server, Browse and organize remote library, Read EPUB, PDF, comics, webtoons, Comfortable reading layouts, Optimized for large libraries, Local caching for comics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | 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 FolioSpace Reader free?

FolioSpace Reader 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, FolioSpace Reader or Penguin?

FolioSpace Reader is rated higher. FolioSpace Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Penguin averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do FolioSpace Reader or Penguin have ads?

Neither FolioSpace Reader nor Penguin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FolioSpace Reader or Penguin?

FolioSpace Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Penguin every 3 days. Most recently, FolioSpace Reader was updated on October 25, 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.*