# StoryGraph vs Leafcast

StoryGraph and Leafcast both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of StoryGraph's written reviews are positive against 0% of Leafcast's. StoryGraph also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 3) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). Leafcast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryGraph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Leafcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for StoryGraph against 4.3 for Leafcast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoryGraph has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of StoryGraph's written reviews are positive against 0% of Leafcast's.

StoryGraph ships an update monthly, Leafcast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryGraph | Leafcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafcast/id6746976062/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The StoryGraph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570489926) | [Samuel Perales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819299783) |

## What reviewers say

### StoryGraph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Book, #119 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Track your reading habits with insightful stats and personalized book recommendations powered by AI. Discover new books based on mood, pace, and genre, and connect with friends for shared reading experiences.

**Highlights:** Import Goodreads data, Personalized book recommendations, Track reading habits with stats, Discover books by mood and pace, Read with friends (buddy reads), Custom reading challenges, Content warnings for books

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The StoryGraph Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| The StoryGraph Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Excellent reading stats and data visualization
- 💡 Innovative features like buddy reads and reading challenges
- 👍 Clean and modern design
- 💡 Independent company, not owned by big tech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
- 🐛 Issues with importing data from other platforms
- 🐛 Missing some basic features like custom shelves/lists
- 🐛 Confusing navigation and UI in places

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to update reading progress
- Incorrect book details and page counts
- Login issues where users get logged out frequently

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads and multiple editions of books
- More robust social features like following friends, liking reviews
- Barcode scanning to easily add books
- Customizable reading challenges and goal tracking
- Dark mode option


### Leafcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafcast/id6746976062)

Transform your physical books into personal audiobooks with AI narration. Preserve cherished texts or enjoy rare titles on the go. Access a free library of public domain works.

**Highlights:** Convert physical books to audio, AI-powered narration, Upload pages incrementally, No subscription fees, Preserve personal texts, Free classic library access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StoryGraph free?

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

### Is Leafcast free?

Leafcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StoryGraph or Leafcast?

StoryGraph is rated higher. StoryGraph averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Leafcast averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do StoryGraph or Leafcast have ads?

Neither StoryGraph nor Leafcast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StoryGraph or Leafcast?

StoryGraph ships an update monthly, and Leafcast every 3 days. Most recently, StoryGraph was updated on November 12, 2026 and Leafcast on November 5, 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.*