Reader vs Léelo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reader
This app provides a distraction-free reading and annotation experience for PDF documents on iOS. Seamlessly sync your annotated files with your Mac for further editing and workflow integration via iCloud.
- Distraction-free reading
- PDF annotation
- iCloud sync with Mac
- Companion to macOS app
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The iOS companion to the macOS Reader PDF viewer. Here you can read with no distractions and annotated, then work further with your documents back on your Mac using iCloud.
Léelo
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Léelo turns your own books into a faster read. Léelo reads your library - import any EPUB and start reading in seconds. TWO WAYS TO READ, ONE APP - Speed-read one word at a time, with a focus point that keeps your eyes still - Or read normally, scrolling through the full book like a classic reader MADE TO FIT HOW YOU READ - Move the focus point to match your eyes - Choose from reading-optimized fonts for every style - Adjust speed from a gentle start and build up over time - Light and dark themes BUY ONCE. YOURS FOREVER. No subscription. No account. No noise. Just your books, read faster. Start with 3 free imports. Unlock unlimited imports with a single one-time purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Léelo at every 3 days against Reader's weekly. Reader's advantage is device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Léelo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Reader ships an update weekly, Léelo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reader | Léelo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Augmented Text Company LTD | Pavel Khan |
In-app purchases
Reader
- Ask AI Subscription$1.99
Léelo
- Unlimited Library$4.99
