Comparison

PureLibro vs Leeef Reader

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

Head to head
About

PureLibro

This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for various digital book and comic formats. It features AI-powered image enhancement, cloud synchronization, extensive customization options, and robust privacy controls. Enjoy hands-free reading and track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, CBR and more
  • AI-powered image enhancement for comics
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Hands-free auto reading mode
  • Extensive customization of fonts, layout, and appearance
  • Advanced privacy features with password and Face ID
  • Detailed reading statistics and library management
Features
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PureLibro is a multi-format reader for novels, comics, PDFs, local files, and remote libraries. Feature Highlights. Everything is designed for better reading. 1. Rich format support: supports popular formats including TXT, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, AZW, CBZ, CBR, PDF, ZIP, and RAR (DRM-free files only). 2. Comic reader: supports ZIP, RAR, CBZ, and CBR comic archives. PDF, EPUB, and MOBI files can also be switched to comic mode with one tap, making it ideal for comics, art books, and image-rich content. 3. Remote library streaming reading (comic mode): supports remote libraries such as SMB, OPDS and WebDAV. On servers that support streaming access, ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, and PDF files can be opened without fully downloading them first, saving local storage space. 4. AI-based image enhancement: supports Waifu2x / Anime4K to improve comic image quality (comic mode only). 5. iCloud sync: keeps reading progress and book data consistent across your devices. 6. Data backup: package your reading data with one tap and save it to cloud drives or other storage locations for extra peace of mind. 7. TXT file editing: edit TXT content directly for easier reading and organization. 8. Multiple import methods: import books via WebDAV, cloud drives, Wi-Fi transfer, iCloud, and more. 9. Auto reading: free your hands and make long reading sessions more comfortable. 10. Personalized layout: customize character spacing, paragraph layout, background images, and text colors to create your own reading style. 11. Eye-friendly reading: supports dark mode, page curl, slide, scrolling, and other reading modes, with Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion. 12. Privacy protection: supports password, gesture, and Face ID unlock, and allows you to encrypt or hide books to protect your personal reading space. 13. Reading statistics: records reading duration, frequency, progress, and more to help you understand your reading habits. 14. Flexible book management: supports custom groups, title editing, and sorting for a clearer library. 15. Custom covers: customize covers for TXT and other books to make your bookshelf look better. 16. Automatic chapter detection: TXT novels can also be divided into chapters with one tap, improving the long-form reading experience. 17. Multiple font options: use system fonts or import custom fonts. 18. Multiple listening voices: supports system text-to-speech and Alibaba Cloud speech synthesis, with multiple voices to choose from. -- Pro benefits: After subscribing to Pro, you can use all Pro advanced features during the service period and remove all ads. -- Monthly subscription (1 month), quarterly subscription (3 months), and yearly subscription (1 year) are auto-renewable subscriptions. -- The actual product price applies. The purchase price will be charged in your local currency according to the current exchange rate defined by iTunes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. 【Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly Auto-Renewable Subscription Services】 -- If you subscribe to the monthly, quarterly, or yearly auto-renewable service, you authorize Window Reading to charge your iTunes account (the “Account”) for the next billing cycle of the Pro service within 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. If the charge fails due to insufficient account balance, Window Reading reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Pro service without further notice. -- To cancel an active auto-renewable subscription, go to “Settings” on your iOS device → “iTunes Store & App Store” → select “Apple ID” → tap “View Apple ID” → tap “Subscriptions” on the account settings page → cancel the subscription. -- Privacy Policy: https://gitee.com/coder_to/luck/blob/master/App/Privacy.md -- Terms of Service and Auto-Renewal Terms: https://gitee.com/coder_to/luck/blob/master/App/serviceForMembers.md Icon Design Studying icons created by Freepik - Flaticon

About

Leeef Reader

Features
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Leeef Reader is an offline-first, cross-platform ebook reader that keeps you in control of your data. Import and organize books without an account, then connect your own S3 or WebDAV storage when you want continuity across devices. MULTI-FORMAT LIBRARY Read EPUB, PDF, TXT, MOBI, AZW3, and FB2. Import from Files or the system share sheet, extract covers and metadata, and organize everything with shelves, tags, filters, and sorting. FOCUSED READING Enjoy interactive page curl on mobile, or choose slide, no animation, and continuous scrolling. Tune typography, spacing, margins, themes, dark mode, and Chinese text conversion. HIGHLIGHTS, NOTES, AND INSIGHTS Create bookmarks, highlights, and notes, review them by book or date, and export to Markdown, TXT, or CSV. Reading statistics help you understand time, streaks, and completion. AI AND CLOUD STORAGE CONFIGURED ON DESKTOP, SYNCED TO IPHONE Connect your own object storage and AI service on a computer for cross-device sync, explanations, translation, chapter summaries, and reading questions. The iPhone app does not include object-storage, AI, or cloud TTS endpoint, key, or provider entry; credentials reach iOS after you scan a pairing QR code or through trusted-device / cloud sync. YOUR CLOUD, YOUR DATA Leeef stores data locally by default and requires no account. Optional S3 or WebDAV sync keeps books, progress, highlights, and shelves in step across your devices. Some online features require a network connection. S3/WebDAV uses storage you provide. Storage and AI credentials are configured on desktop and synced; they are not purchased or entered in the iOS app.\n

Screenshots

PureLibro4 screens
Leeef Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Leeef Reader at none against PureLibro's 6. On price, update cadence, 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. PureLibro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Leeef Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PureLibro ships an update every 10 days, Leeef Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PureLibro versus Leeef Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureLibroLeeef Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (362 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings362 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer添欢 谢Zhengzhou Binggui Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

PureLibro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between reading modes
  • Issues with loading and rendering large books or comics
  • Problems with the reliability of the built-in web browser
  • Bugs related to the iCloud sync and backup functionality

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add support for more text-to-speech options
  • Implement bulk import and management of books
  • Introduce multi-device sync and reading progress tracking
  • Expand font and theme customization capabilities
  • Improve localization and translation of the app
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  • Add support for OPDS and other external library sources
  • Implement a more robust and user-friendly TXT file handling

Leeef Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PureLibro

Subscriptions3
  • 1 monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • 3 monthly subscription$1.993 Months
  • yearly subscription$5.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Special Offer$12.99
  • Unlock Pro Version$12.99
  • Unlock Pro Version$19.99
None

Leeef Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PureLibro free?
PureLibro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Leeef Reader free?
Leeef Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PureLibro or Leeef Reader have ads?
Neither PureLibro nor Leeef Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PureLibro or Leeef Reader?
PureLibro ships an update every 10 days, and Leeef Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, PureLibro was updated on October 13, 2026 and Leeef Reader on October 9, 2026.

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