Comparison

Cantook by Aldiko vs LeafReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cantook by Aldiko

This app consolidates all your eBooks, comics, and audiobooks into a single platform. It offers seamless integration with public libraries, access to public domain titles, and the ability to import your own files. Customize your reading experience with various fonts, themes, and organization tools.

Highlights
  • Unified library for eBooks, comics, audiobooks
  • Public library integration
  • Import EPUB, CBZ, PDF files
  • Access public domain books
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Organize bookshelf with categories
Features
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Welcome to Cantook! The favorite reading app for the true bookworms. Bring all your eBooks, comics and audiobooks in the same place, no matter where they're coming from. Available on iPhone, iPad or macOS. With Cantook, we make it easy to bring all your books in the same place: • Built-in support for public libraries, allowing you to easily browse your library's catalog and borrow books from them • Thousands of public domain books from the Cantook Bookstore • Import your own EPUB, CBZ or PDF files • Add your own catalogs, for example using Calibre Cantook provides an extensive set of features for both casual and power users: • Customize your reading experience with multiple fonts and themes • Full support for dark mode throughout the app • Organize your bookshelf with categories and collections Our philosophy is to contribute to and leverage open standards: • Read EPUB files via a Readium Mobile based reading experience • Explore catalogs using OPDS • Full support for Readium LCP based on EPUB, PDF and audiobooks

About

LeafReader

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LeafReader is a personal PDF library and reader for iPhone and iPad. The app interface currently uses Traditional Chinese. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY Create cabinets and shelves. Browse PDF covers or a list, search titles, sort your collection and delete multiple local copies. READ AT YOUR PACE Read full-screen, swipe to turn pages and pinch to zoom. Landscape mode shows two pages. Choose left-to-right or right-to-left reading and adjust brightness. Tap the center to reveal the top toolbar and page thumbnails in the lower half. Reopen a book to resume. IMPORT AND SHARE Import PDFs through Files or another compatible app. Start Wi-Fi upload, choose a destination shelf and drop files in a browser on the same trusted network. PDFs upload one at a time with progress and byte counts. Share a PDF copy through the system share sheet. ASK ABOUT A PAGE Optional AI chat uses your own OpenAI API key. Ask a question, translate a page into Traditional Chinese or request a summary. Type or dictate your question, then review it before sending. The first send requires consent to share the selected page image and current conversation with OpenAI. Revoke consent in API Settings. OpenAI API charges are separate from ChatGPT subscriptions. AI answers may be inaccurate; check the original document. LOCAL READING No LeafReader account is needed. Imported PDFs can be read offline. No ads or analytics. Your library is not uploaded to a developer server. AI and sharing transmit only the content you choose. OPTIONAL SUPPORT Free download with optional, repeatable consumable tips through Apple in-app purchases. Tips are not subscriptions and do not unlock features. Apple displays the applicable price and currency. Requirements and limitations: • iOS or iPadOS 17 or later. PDF only; no EPUB, OCR, annotations or password-protected PDFs. • No cross-device library sync. Keep copies of important documents before removing the app. • Wi-Fi uploads require a trusted local network and the transfer screen to stay open. • Apple may process dictated audio when on-device speech recognition is unavailable. Support: anderson.chen.work@gmail.com

Screenshots

Cantook by Aldiko4 screens
LeafReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cantook by Aldiko at none against LeafReader's 3. Cantook by Aldiko also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LeafReader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cantook by Aldiko asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cantook by Aldiko versus LeafReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCantook by AldikoLeafReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDe Marquechen chun chieh

In-app purchases

None

Cantook by Aldiko

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LeafReader

One-time3
  • 一份心意$0.99
  • 請喝杯咖啡$2.99
  • 支持持續開發$4.99

Questions

Is Cantook by Aldiko free?
Cantook by Aldiko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LeafReader free?
LeafReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cantook by Aldiko or LeafReader have ads?
Neither Cantook by Aldiko nor LeafReader shows ads.

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