# LeReader vs YumRead

The clearest difference is rating: YumRead at 4.7 against LeReader's 4.1. YumRead also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). LeReader's advantage is chart position (#104 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LeReader sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and YumRead sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YumRead holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 558 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of LeReader's written reviews are positive against 82% of YumRead's.

LeReader ships an update every 3 weeks, YumRead every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LeReader | YumRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (558 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lereader-navigate-new-tales/id1564066347/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumread/id6444510749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 558 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **82.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Q-VON TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796549722) | [Q-VON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852243579) |

## What reviewers say

### LeReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lereader-navigate-new-tales/id1564066347)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of novels, from romance to fantasy, with a comfortable and personalized reading experience. Enjoy unlimited free books, daily updates, and intelligent recommendations to find your next favorite read anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Vast novel library, Personalized reading settings, Unlimited free books, Daily fast updates, Intelligent book recommendations, Night mode and adjustable brightness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cycle Card | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly read subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Benefits | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly read subscription | $59.99 | per month |
| 140 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 490 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 700 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $15.99 | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1400 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2100 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2802 coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| $40.99 Coins | $40.99 | one-time |
| 3500 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| $59.99 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| $69.99 Coins | $69.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### YumRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumread/id6444510749)

Discover a vast library of exclusive books across genres like fantasy, romance, and mafia. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with features like offline access and auto-read. New stories are added daily to keep your journey exciting.

**Highlights:** Exclusive copyrighted stories, Daily new story updates, Offline reading, Auto-Read feature, Easy tap-to-read interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $19.99 | per month |
| Coins Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $18.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great books
- 👍 Enjoyable stories
- 👍 Rewarding reading experience
- 👍 Easy to earn reading points

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to continue reading chapters
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Inconsistent chapter lengths and coin costs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Disappearing reading vouchers
- Inability to report issues in-app

**Requested features**

- Subscription-based model for unlimited reading
- Improved app stability and performance
- More consistent pricing for chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LeReader free?

LeReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is YumRead free?

YumRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LeReader or YumRead?

YumRead is rated higher. LeReader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 558 ratings, while YumRead averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do LeReader or YumRead have ads?

Both LeReader and YumRead show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LeReader or YumRead?

LeReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and YumRead every 2 weeks. Most recently, LeReader was updated on October 27, 2026 and YumRead on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*