Comparison

eBoox vs OpenLeaf

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

Head to head
About

eBoox

This application provides a comfortable and customizable reading experience for a wide variety of e-book formats. It offers features like bookmarks, highlights, dark mode, and offline reading, with seamless online synchronization. Books can be easily uploaded from various sources, including cloud storage and email.

Highlights
  • Supports EPUB, MOBI, FB2, DOC, TXT, and more
  • Customizable fonts, text size, and brightness
  • Dark mode and offline reading
  • Bookmarks, highlights, and notes
  • Online auto-sync of books and progress
  • AD-FREE reading experience
Currently charting
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eBoox – the most pleasant book reader ever! * *according to my mom :) • Cute, simple and useful UI, • Effective reading tools: bookmarks, 3-colors highlights, interactive links and notes, • Dark mode and offline reading, • Customized settings - Fonts, Fields, Text size, screen Brightness, Page scrolling, ets. • Suppots all your e-books, even in ZIP: EPUB, MOBI, DOC, DOCX, TXT, FB2, PRC, RTF, ODT, HTML, AZW, AZW3 and others text documents, • PDF supported (beta), • !Completely AD-FREE, • !Online auto SYNC of ebooks and reading progress, • !FREE WEB e-reader available! Start reading your e-books right now! Upload books via iTunes, import your files from the email, web browser, cloud storages (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, Yandex.Disk etc) or share via AirDrop. In the app you will find detailed guide How to add ebooks in different ways. And we've already added three classic welcome books so you can appreciate the e-reader right away! This is a upgraded version of eBoox. The old one is no longer supported. In order not to lose your books, progress, quotes and bookmarks, install this app version. Run it on device and wait for the data transfer to finish. When you make sure that all your books appeared in eBoox 2020, you can safely delete eBoox.old. You can turn on the synchronization for backup.

About

OpenLeaf

Features
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Unleash the power of literature with OpenLeaf, your one-stop app for timeless public-domain books. Crafted meticulously using Flutter, OpenLeaf offers a seamless and smooth reading experience on both iOS. Immerse yourself in the classics from the world's greatest authors, right at your fingertips. Whether you're a fan of Austen's romances, Dickens' dramas, or Poe's mysteries, there's something for everyone in our expansive library. Key Features: Rich Library: Browse our extensive collection of thousands of public domain books from a multitude of genres - all legally and absolutely free. Offline Reading: Use our book download feature to save books directly to your device. Enjoy your favorite classics even when you're offline or on the go. User-Friendly Reader: Our reader is designed for comfort. With customizable fonts, sizes, and backgrounds, you can create a reading experience that's perfect for you. Favorites: Keep track of the books you love with our favorites feature. Create your personalized library within the app and return to your beloved books anytime. Search and Discover: Use our robust search feature to find your favorite classics, or explore the library to discover new ones. Download OpenLeaf today, and dive into the world of classic literature like never before. Happy Reading!

Screenshots

eBoox4 screens
OpenLeaf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: eBoox at #207 against OpenLeaf's unranked. eBoox also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eBoox ships an update monthly, OpenLeaf every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
eBoox versus OpenLeaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBooxOpenLeaf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#207 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperREDIT, OOOFestus Olusegun

Bugs and requests

eBoox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Highlighting and annotations sometimes behave unexpectedly
  • Syncing between devices can be unreliable at times
  • Occasional crashes or freezes when navigating the app

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more font options, including bold and italic
  • Implement a built-in dictionary or translation tool
  • Allow direct import of books from local device storage
  • Improve page numbering and reading progress display
  • Add support for PDF files and annotations
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  • Introduce a grid-style library view for book covers
  • Implement automatic dark mode based on system settings

OpenLeaf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

eBoox

No in-app purchases

None

OpenLeaf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eBoox free?
eBoox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenLeaf free?
OpenLeaf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eBoox or OpenLeaf have ads?
Neither eBoox nor OpenLeaf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eBoox or OpenLeaf?
eBoox ships an update monthly, and OpenLeaf every 4 weeks. Most recently, eBoox was updated on October 14, 2026 and OpenLeaf on October 12, 2026.

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