Comparison

Bookshop.org vs Leaf e

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

Head to head
About

Bookshop.org

Read your ebooks and discover new titles while supporting independent bookstores. All ebook purchases made through this platform directly benefit local bookshops, ensuring their continued success in the digital age.

Highlights
  • Read ebooks from your library
  • Browse millions of ebooks
  • Add titles to wishlist
  • Support local bookstores with purchases
  • Connect seamlessly with Bookshop
Features
Currently charting
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Bookshop.org’s mission is simple: We help local, independent bookstores thrive by giving more than 80% of our profits back to our network of 3,000+ stores. In our app, you can read millions of ebooks - and every purchase supports an independent bookstore near you! In the Bookshop app you can: - Read your ebooks in our customizable ebook reader - Browse millions of titles and discover your next favorite read in romance, thrillers, mystery, fiction, non-fiction, memoir, and more. - Organize your TBR into custom shelves - Save titles to your wishlist so you can read them later - Shop knowing that over 80% of the profit goes directly to local, independent bookstores. We’re a Certified B Corp, and we’ve raised more than $49 million for independent bookstores nationwide since 2020. Download the Bookshop.org app to support bookstores, not billionaires.

About

Leaf e

Access your purchased ebooks and audiobooks securely without a password. Enjoy offline reading and listening with features like bookmarking, customizable fonts, and a sleep timer. Seamlessly pick up where you left off across devices.

Highlights
  • Offline ebook and audiobook access
  • Cross-device bookmarking
  • Customizable font size and face
  • Dyslexic-friendly font option
  • Audiobook sleep timer
  • Background audiobook playback
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Welcome to the Leaf e-Reader app, powered by Glassboxx. We are delighted to offer you an easy and secure way to enjoy your ebooks and audiobooks. No password required — simply log in with the email address you used to buy the book on the website and enter the verification code sent to your email. Your purchased content can be found in the “My Books” area of the app. An internet connection is required to download the content. Once content has been downloaded, you can access and enjoy it offline. AUDIOBOOK PLAYER • Auto-saves your current position in the book so you can pick up right where you left off, even if listening on multiple devices • Skips forward and backward • Sleep timer • Plays on lock-screen, enabling easy access to playback controls • Plays in the background while you browse other apps • Plays immediately and downloads in the background (if internet access is available) EBOOK READER • Bookmarking opens the book across multiple devices • Font-size and font face changes, as well as dyslexic-friendly font • Background color changes

Screenshots

Bookshop.org4 screens
Leaf e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookshop.org at 57% against Leaf e's 0%. Bookshop.org also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 23 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bookshop.org holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookshop.org has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Bookshop.org's written reviews are positive against 0% of Leaf e's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, Leaf e every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bookshop.org versus Leaf e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookshop.orgLeaf e
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#142 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB41 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBookshop, Inc.Glassboxx Limited

Customer experience

Bookshop.org

All ratings1,855 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral22.8%
Negative20.6%

Leaf e

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Bookshop.org

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to remember last page read
  • Scrolling issues and unexpected page skipping
  • Formatting problems (stripped italics, weird paragraph spacing)
  • Settings not persisting between app sessions

Requested features

7 requests
  • More font and theme options
  • Ability to adjust line spacing, margins, and other formatting
  • Implement highlighting, annotation, and note-taking features
  • Add search functionality
  • Improve page turning and navigation
Show 2 more
  • Provide better dark mode/night reading experience
  • Sync reading progress across devices

Leaf e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bookshop.org

No in-app purchases

None

Leaf e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bookshop.org free?
Bookshop.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Leaf e free?
Leaf e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bookshop.org or Leaf e?
Bookshop.org is rated higher. Bookshop.org averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Leaf e averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bookshop.org or Leaf e have ads?
Neither Bookshop.org nor Leaf e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookshop.org or Leaf e?
Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, and Leaf e every 23 months. Most recently, Bookshop.org was updated on September 28, 2026 and Leaf e on September 12, 2026.

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