iLEIO vs Prose Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
iLEIO
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The iLEIO app is a free reader for your iOS devices. Simple and intuitive to use the iLEIO app is the ideal way of reading ebooks of your personal library. The iLEIO app works both on your iPhone and iPad and allows both online and offline reading. If you don't have an iLEIO account yet and wish to try the app you can start you personal library (free of charge and with no maintenance costs) with free ebooks.
Prose Reader
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Prose is a clean, local-first reader for ePub and PDF books. Designed with a focus on speed, privacy, and simplicity, Prose works completely offline to keep your personal library secure on your device. Key Features: - Multi-format support: Read ePub 2, ePub 3, and PDF files. - Offline library: View your books in a custom cover grid or detail list. Search, filter, and sort by title, author, last read, or reading progress. - Tailored reading experience: Customize fonts, font size, margins, and line spacing for reflowable ePub books. Zoom and fit controls are available for PDF files. - Reading themes: Switch between light, dark, and sepia themes to match your environment. Themes apply across the entire application interface. - Local-first sync: Connect your own WebDAV server to sync books, reading positions, bookmarks, highlights, and settings. Sync runs in the background and resolves conflicts by keeping your furthest reading position. - Annotation and reference: Create bookmarks, highlight text, and look up definitions using the built-in offline dictionary. - Privacy and security: Your data is never sent to third-party services. WebDAV credentials are saved securely in your operating system keychain. There is no telemetry, analytics, or tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Prose Reader at every 2 months against iLEIO's every 9 months. iLEIO's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iLEIO ships an update every 9 months, Prose Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iLEIO | Prose Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marka | Elia Salerno |
In-app purchases
iLEIO
No in-app purchases
Prose Reader
No in-app purchases









