# Leio vs Reading List

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading List at 93% against Leio's 43%. Reading List also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leio sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading List holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading List has 30K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Leio's written reviews are positive against 93% of Reading List's.

Leio ships an update every 9 days, Reading List fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leio | Reading List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leio/id1072022080/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Marques](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072022079) | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) |

## What reviewers say

### Leio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leio/id1072022080)

This app helps you manage your reading life by tracking reading sessions, progress, and notes. It offers predictions on when you'll finish books and allows you to set reading goals and deadlines. Gamified achievements and detailed statistics keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Time reading sessions, Track book progress, Barcode scanner for adding books, Reading predictions and deadlines, Reading planner and goals, Save notes and quotes, Reading statistics and archive

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Recognition (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| Text Recognition (Yearly) | $3.99 | per year |
| Leio Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Leio Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Leio Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Leio Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Leio Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Leio Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Leio Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Leio Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Leio Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Leio Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Leio Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Leio Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Leio Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Books | $7.99 | one-time |
| Leio Plus | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful reading tracker
- 📊 Useful statistics and data
- 🗒️ Ability to take notes and quotes
- 🔗 Goodreads integration
- 🎨 Clean and minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔄 Loss of reading data and progress
- 🤔 Confusing new UI changes
- 💰 Expensive paid subscription
- 📱 Lack of cross-device sync

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Reading timer resets unexpectedly
- Incorrect reading statistics and progress
- Inability to edit or delete reading sessions
- Syncing and backup issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Customizable reading reminders
- Improved book search and discovery
- Better organization and sorting options
- Ability to track reading of ebooks


### Reading List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955)

Organize your reading journey by tracking books you've read, are currently reading, or want to read. Log progress, add custom lists, and record notes and ratings. Sync data across devices and export your library.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to add books, Search online for books, Manual book entry, Track reading progress (start/finish dates), Create custom book lists, Add ratings and notes, View reading statistics, iCloud data sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading List Pro (Monthly) | $2.00 | per month |
| Reading List Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Reading List Pro (Yearly) | $14.00 | per year |
| Reading List Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Very Large Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Giant Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Reading List Pro (Lifetime) | $38.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very user-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to add and organize books
- 🔒 Private and non-social
- 💡 Barcode scanning feature
- 👍 Clean and simple interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with syncing across devices
- 💡 Lack of ability to track re-reads or put books 'on hold'
- 💡 Limited sorting/organizing options for large book collections
- 💡 No ability to add audiobooks or track reading time

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with date/time tracking when adding books
- Occasional crashes or data loss when using the app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track re-reads and 'on hold' books
- Improve sorting/organizing options for large collections
- Add support for audiobooks and reading time tracking
- Implement cloud sync and account features to preserve data
- Add more customization options for lists and book display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leio free?

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

### Is Reading List free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Leio or Reading List?

Reading List is rated higher. Leio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Reading List averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do Leio or Reading List have ads?

Leio shows ads; Reading List does not.

### Which is updated more often, Leio or Reading List?

Leio ships an update every 9 days, and Reading List fortnightly. Most recently, Leio was updated on September 22, 2026 and Reading List on September 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.*