# leaf: eBook Reader — Scroll naturally. Read deeply.

> A customizable ebook reader with free public domain titles and personal file import. (iPhone/iPad app by Abraham Jesri.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-ebook-reader/id6758810936 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abraham Jesri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875119741)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-ebook-reader/id6758810936/reviews.md

## What is leaf?

leaf is a reading app built for your phone.

Read with a natural vertical scroll, or switch to horizontal page turns when you want a more traditional feel. leaf flows through your book the way your thumb already moves.

Browse and download thousands of free ebooks from Project Gutenberg and Standard Ebooks: classic literature, philosophy, fiction, and more. Import your own EPUB and PDF files too.

No reading streaks. No goals. No ads. No noise.

Just you and the book.

READER
- Vertical-first reading with optional horizontal page turns
- Bookmarks, highlights, and notes
- Multi-paragraph highlighting and sharing
- Search within any book
- Font options including Classic, Modern, Lexend, and more
- Adjust font size, spacing, and text density
- Set a reading intention for each book
- An exportable Reading Journal is created automatically when you highlight text or create a note

LIBRARY
- Organise books into shelves
- Filter by shelf, intention, or reading status
- Sort by title, author, last opened, or shelf
- View books as Grid or List
- Search your entire library
- Drop supported book files into the leaf folder and they’ll appear in your library automatically
- Use iCloud to share books between devices
- Continue reading from your current book with the Home Screen widget

CATALOG
- Browse and download from Project Gutenberg and Standard Ebooks
- Over 70,000 free classic and public domain titles
- Import your own EPUB and PDF files
- Supports multiple file and folder import

LEAF PRO
- Sync your library across devices
- Sync reading progress, highlights, notes, bookmarks, shelves, and Reading Journal entries
- Additional reader customisation options including using your own fonts

Privacy Policy: https://readleaf.co/legal
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Vertical and horizontal scrolling
- Import EPUB and PDF files
- Access Project Gutenberg and Standard Ebooks
- Bookmarks, highlights, and notes
- Exportable Reading Journal
- Library organization with shelves
- iCloud syncing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leaf Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Leaf Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-ebook-reader/id6758810936/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Crashing error

*2026-06-27*

Came here to echo what another review noted that the app crashes when you attempt to purchase with the 7 day free trial. The app looks promising besides that

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, and sorry you hit this. We tracked down the crash in the 7-day trial/subscription flow and fixed it in the latest version. Please update and try again. If anything still goes wrong, reach out through support and we’ll investigate right away.

### 1/5 — Can’t purchase

*2026-05-28*

App keeps crashing when I keep trying to purchase the free trial. Looks good otherwise but could do with more customization, Marvin 3 let you choose font weight and background color, etc. Still looking for an e-reader as good as Marvin and have sadly yet to find it

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, and sorry you hit this. We tracked down the crash in the 7-day trial/subscription flow and fixed it in the latest version. Please update and try again. If anything still goes wrong, reach out through support and we’ll investigate right away. We’ve also added font weight controls and more theme colors in this update, and we’d love to hear what other reading customization options would make Leaf better for you.

### 5/5 — Wonderful!

*2026-04-11*

So happy to have found this. So much better and cleaner than other readers. Also I’m completely sold on the vertical swipe, can’t ever see myself going back to horizontal. 
A couple of features I’d love to see:
- Progress sync between devices (I often read on my iPhone on the train and on my iPad in bed, for example). I already have my book files in iCloud, it would be great if I could just pick up where I left off on another device. 
- Some form of [optional] progress indicator at the bottom of the “leaf”. Personally I’d like a percentage, but a “location x/y” à la Kindle would be fine too.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much. I’m really glad the vertical swipe clicked for you.

Progress sync is now available in the latest version as part of leaf Pro, so you can pick up on another device from where you left off. It also syncs highlights, notes, shelves, and reading journals.

The progress indicator has now been added on the new version.

## Frequently asked questions about leaf

### What is leaf's subscription model?

leaf offers a freemium model. The core app is free, with an optional 'Leaf Pro' subscription available for $1.99/month or $12.99/year, both including a 7-day free trial. This unlocks features like cross-device syncing and additional reader customization.

### Does leaf have ads?

No, leaf is advertised as having no ads. The app description explicitly states 'No ads. No noise. Just you and the book.'

### What devices does leaf support?

leaf is available on iPhone and iPad, allowing users to sync their library and reading progress across these Apple devices via iCloud.

### How often is leaf updated?

The latest version of leaf is 1.4.11, which was last updated on June 30, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule for the application.

### Can I read books offline with leaf?

Yes, once you download free ebooks from the catalog or import your own files, you can read them offline. The app focuses on providing a distraction-free reading experience without requiring a constant internet connection.

### What file formats does leaf support for importing books?

leaf supports importing your own EPUB and PDF files. It also allows for multiple file and folder imports, making it easy to add your existing ebook collection.

### What is the age rating for leaf?

leaf has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger readers who are comfortable with digital reading interfaces.

### What do users like about leaf?

Based on user feedback, the natural vertical scroll, the absence of ads and distractions, and the ability to import personal files are often highlighted as positive aspects of the leaf reading experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.17 — 2026-08-22

We’ve refreshed the Leaf Pro screen so everything included is clearer and easier to explore. Try all six themes, discover custom typefaces, and see sync and spacing features at a glance.

### 1.4.16 — 2026-08-19

- PDFs now read like books. Choose page curl, glide, or continuous scroll, and PDF pages follow your theme in light or dark automatically.
- Explore downloads are now more reliable.

### 1.4.15 — 2026-07-27

Bug fixes: PDFs now reliably remember your reading position and navigate to the correct page.

### 1.4.13 — 2026-07-24

- A new Full text-per-leaf option fits more reading on each leaf.
- Improved EPUB image sizing.
- Refreshed reader settings and added general fixes and polish.

### 1.4.12 — 2026-07-18

- Try before you buy - tap any leaf Pro theme or typeface and see it on your own book instantly
- Reader settings UI updated
- Fixed some books showing the wrong cover in Explore

## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*