# Leio vs ToRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ToRead at 100% against Leio's 43%. ToRead also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Leio's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leio sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and ToRead sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToRead holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leio has 1.6K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of ToRead's.

Leio ships an update every 9 days, ToRead every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leio | ToRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leio/id1072022080/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toread-reading-timer/id6757129946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Marques](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072022079) | [Francisco Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854675017) |

## 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


### ToRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toread-reading-timer/id6757129946)

This app helps you focus on reading by providing a distraction-free environment. It quietly tracks your reading time, offers ambient sounds for relaxation, and displays your progress on your lock screen and home screen.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading sessions, Ambient soundscapes, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Session history and editing, Home Screen widget, Minimalist interface, Optional one-time tips

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leio free?

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

### Is ToRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Leio or ToRead?

ToRead is rated higher. Leio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while ToRead averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Leio or ToRead have ads?

Leio shows ads; ToRead does not.

### Which is updated more often, Leio or ToRead?

Leio ships an update every 9 days, and ToRead every 4 weeks. Most recently, Leio was updated on October 19, 2026 and ToRead on October 17, 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.*