# Leafmark: EPUB Reader & Notes — Highlight, export & read EPUBs > Fast EPUB reader with annotation and note-taking features, exporting to Markdown. (iPhone/iPad app by Akira Taniwaki.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafmark-epub-reader-and-notes/id6781045740 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Akira Taniwaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781045742) - Category: Books, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 13 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafmark-epub-reader-and-notes/id6781045740/reviews.md ## What is Leafmark? Leafmark is a calm, fast EPUB reader for people who read closely and take their notes with them. Buy it once. No subscription, no account, no cloud lock-in. Your library is plain EPUB files on your device, and your highlights are yours to export any time. READ THE WAY YOU LIKE • Reflowable EPUB rendering with light, sepia and dark themes • Vertical Japanese text (tategaki) renders as the book declares it • Adjustable font, size, line height and margins • One or two columns, plus a scrolling mode — great on iPad in landscape • Full-text search, table of contents and a built-in dictionary lookup • Your reading position is remembered per book ANNOTATE AND KEEP YOUR NOTES • Highlight in four colors and attach notes • Export every highlight and note to Markdown — drop them straight into Obsidian, Notion or any plain-text vault • Reading statistics: time today, this week and all time, your streak, and time per book PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No account and no sign-in • No tracking and no analytics • Everything stays on your device LEAFMARK PRO Reading is always free. Import your library, render any book and try the feel before you decide. You also get one free Markdown export, so you can see exactly what lands in your notes before paying. A single one-time purchase, Leafmark Pro, unlocks the full annotation workflow: unlimited highlights (the free tier keeps up to three per book), unlimited Markdown export, and reading statistics. Restore your purchase any time. GOOD TO KNOW • Import EPUBs straight from Files — iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or right off your device. • Works with DRM-free EPUB files. DRM-protected books and PDF are not supported. • Public-domain EPUBs are available from Public Domain Library and Standard Ebooks. ## Key features - Reflowable EPUB rendering - Adjustable font and themes - Highlighting with notes - Markdown export - Reading statistics - Privacy-focused design ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Leafmark Pro | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafmark-epub-reader-and-notes/id6781045740/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Excellent ebook reader *2026-07-30* Easy to use with most necessary options for a non-DRM reader. The developer has resolved a bug mentioned in my previous review and responds to requests by his app users. This is a nice, easy to use reader at a very fair one-time fee. **Developer response:** Thank you for the detail — "the text gradually shifts until you are seeing portions of two pages" is precisely what I needed, and it let me find the cause. I had set a gap between the text columns. The page turn scrolls by exactly one screen width, but the columns are laid out one gap wider than that, so every turn left the text a little further along than the scroll went, and it accumulated until two pages shared the screen. It reset at each new chapter, which is why it came and went. An earlier update fixed a different version of this and clearly did not fix yours. The gap is now gone and I measured the text block staying put across page turns. The build is on its way to review. If anything still splits after that update, I would be glad to hear it. ### 1/5 — Excellent ebook reader *2026-07-26* This ebook reader has great potential. Easy to use with most necessary options for a non-DRM reader. Hopefully the developer will resolve bugs that make the app unusable at present. As move through a book the text gradually shifts until you are seeing portions of two pages on the screen making reading impossible. ### 5/5 — Excellent ebook reader *2026-07-08* Easy to use with all the essential options to read your DRM fee ebooks. This app is still under development as I write this but it has already become my primary epub reader. A one-time, very reasonable, fee. ## Frequently asked questions about Leafmark ### What is Leafmark? Leafmark is a fast and calm EPUB reader designed for close reading and note-taking. It allows users to highlight text, attach notes, and export their annotations in Markdown format. ### Does Leafmark have ads? No, Leafmark is ad-free. The app prioritizes a calm reading experience without advertisements. ### How much does Leafmark cost? The core reading functionality of Leafmark is free. A one-time purchase of Leafmark Pro unlocks unlimited highlights, Markdown export, and reading statistics. ### Can I use Leafmark offline? Yes, Leafmark is designed to keep your library and notes on your device, allowing for offline reading and annotation without requiring an internet connection. ### What file formats does Leafmark support? Leafmark supports DRM-free EPUB files. It does not support DRM-protected books or PDF files. ### How often is Leafmark updated? The latest version of Leafmark is 1.6, last updated on July 13, 2026. Updates typically focus on refining the reading experience and annotation features. ### What devices is Leafmark available on? Leafmark is available for iPhone and iPad, offering a seamless reading experience across Apple devices. ### Can I export my notes from Leafmark? Yes, Leafmark allows you to export all your highlights and notes in Markdown format. This makes it easy to integrate your annotations into other note-taking or writing applications like Obsidian or Notion. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.14 — 2026-08-19 Appearance settings now link straight to the App Store review page. The rating prompt also arrives at better moments and no longer lands on top of another screen. ### 1.13 — 2026-08-11 You can now sort your library by recently opened, recently added, title, or author. Leafmark remembers your selection for the next time you open the app. ### 1.12 — 2026-07-29 Fixed the bug that made the text creep sideways as you read, until one screen showed parts of two pages. It built up through a chapter and reset at the next one, so it looked like it came and went. It is gone. Appearance now shows which version you are running, under About. ### 1.11 — 2026-07-27 The Font Weight control now takes effect on the page you are reading. Previously it only applied the next time a book was opened, so it looked like nothing happened until the text snapped to bold. ### 1.10 — 2026-07-25 Free readers now get one Markdown export, so you can see exactly what lands in your notes before deciding to buy. The description now also states that vertical Japanese text (tategaki) renders as the book declares it. Fixed a crash that could happen when opening the share sheet to export. ## More apps by Akira Taniwaki - [Sports Photographer Helper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sports-photographer-helper/id6781572518) - [Match Notebook: Rival Scout](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-notebook-rival-scout/id6781687173) - [Dotto - Simple Todo List](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotto-simple-todo-list/id6782310741) - [ChillCast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chillcast/id6785241430) - [アンクラス Port](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port/id6786095771) All apps by Akira Taniwaki: https://appshunter.io/developer/6781045742 --- *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 2026-08-22.*