# iBOOKLIGHT vs Leio

The clearest difference is rating: Leio at 4.5 against iBOOKLIGHT's 3.5. Leio also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 41). iBOOKLIGHT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBOOKLIGHT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Leio sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Leio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leio has 1.6K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of iBOOKLIGHT's written reviews are positive against 43% of Leio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iBOOKLIGHT ships an update every 12 months, Leio every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBOOKLIGHT | Leio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibooklight/id301861333/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leio/id1072022080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [jami becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/300634303) | [Daniel Marques](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072022079) |

## What reviewers say

### iBOOKLIGHT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibooklight/id301861333)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a convenient book light for nighttime reading. This app offers a simple, clean interface to illuminate your pages without disturbing others. Position it upright or on a pillow for a fuss-free reading experience.

**Highlights:** Turns device into a book light, Simple and clean interface, Adjustable positioning, Stays on indefinitely, No fussy controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Logo on Light Screen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Change light screen color hue | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Simple and straightforward design
- 📖 Perfect for bedtime reading without disturbing others
- 🔆 Adjustable brightness for comfortable reading
- ⏱️ Stays on indefinitely when configured properly
- 🆓 Free app with no mandatory payments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen turns off after 30 seconds to a few minutes without proper settings
- 📱 Just adjusts phone brightness - limited functionality
- 💰 In-app purchases for hue changes that don't work properly
- 📢 Intrusive ads that pop up frequently
- 🔊 Ads with sound can wake sleeping partners

**Reported bugs**

- Screen goes dark after 30 seconds despite claims of indefinite operation
- In-app hue purchase feature non-functional
- Page number saves don't persist after closing app
- Settings button does nothing or is non-functional
- Brightness changes affect phone's system brightness permanently

**Requested features**

- Built-in brightness adjustment within app without phone settings
- Auto-lock settings integrated into app
- Multiple color/hue options that actually work
- Clear in-app instructions for first-time users
- Dark mode or warmer light options for eye comfort


### Leio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leio/id1072022080)

This app helps you manage your reading life by tracking reading sessions, progress, and notes. It offers predictions on when you'll finish books and allows you to set reading goals and deadlines. Gamified achievements and detailed statistics keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Time reading sessions, Track book progress, Barcode scanner for adding books, Reading predictions and deadlines, Reading planner and goals, Save notes and quotes, Reading statistics and archive

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Recognition (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| Text Recognition (Yearly) | $3.99 | per year |
| Leio Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Leio Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Leio Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Leio Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Leio Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Leio Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Leio Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Leio Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Leio Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Leio Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Leio Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Leio Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Leio Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Books | $7.99 | one-time |
| Leio Plus | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful reading tracker
- 📊 Useful statistics and data
- 🗒️ Ability to take notes and quotes
- 🔗 Goodreads integration
- 🎨 Clean and minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔄 Loss of reading data and progress
- 🤔 Confusing new UI changes
- 💰 Expensive paid subscription
- 📱 Lack of cross-device sync

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Reading timer resets unexpectedly
- Incorrect reading statistics and progress
- Inability to edit or delete reading sessions
- Syncing and backup issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Customizable reading reminders
- Improved book search and discovery
- Better organization and sorting options
- Ability to track reading of ebooks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBOOKLIGHT free?

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

### Is Leio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBOOKLIGHT or Leio?

Leio is rated higher. iBOOKLIGHT averages 3.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Leio averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do iBOOKLIGHT or Leio have ads?

Leio shows ads; iBOOKLIGHT does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBOOKLIGHT or Leio?

iBOOKLIGHT ships an update every 12 months, and Leio every 9 days. Most recently, iBOOKLIGHT was updated on June 11, 2026 and Leio on September 28, 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.*