Comparison

Bookil vs Léelo

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

Head to head
About

Bookil

Features
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Open any PDF the way you'd read a book. Bookil is a PDF reader for iPhone and iPad built around comfortable reading. Import from Files, Safari, or any share sheet to get started. Reading Pages render cleanly in single or two-page spread. Sepia and night modes, plus contrast and film grain adjustments, let you dial in exactly how it looks. Choose from page curl, slide, crossfade, or continuous scroll for page turns. Flip your device and Bookil switches layouts automatically. Covers and chapter-end pages stay centered, just like a physical book. Zoom Double-tap to zoom in on the exact spot you tapped. Pinch to adjust from there. Double-tap again to reset. Library Group PDFs into named collections. Lock private ones with Face ID or Touch ID. Bookil tracks what you've read, what you haven't, and where you left off—per book. Search, sort, filter, or select multiple books for bulk actions. Reading direction Switch between left-bound and right-bound for manga, technical books, or anything else. Export Export your full library as JSON and import it on any device. Runs on iPhone and iPad.

About

Léelo

Features
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Léelo turns your own books into a faster read. Léelo reads your library - import any EPUB and start reading in seconds. TWO WAYS TO READ, ONE APP - Speed-read one word at a time, with a focus point that keeps your eyes still - Or read normally, scrolling through the full book like a classic reader MADE TO FIT HOW YOU READ - Move the focus point to match your eyes - Choose from reading-optimized fonts for every style - Adjust speed from a gentle start and build up over time - Light and dark themes BUY ONCE. YOURS FOREVER. No subscription. No account. No noise. Just your books, read faster. Start with 3 free imports. Unlock unlimited imports with a single one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Bookil4 screens
Léelo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bookil at none against Léelo's 1. Léelo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Léelo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bookil asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookil ships an update fortnightly, Léelo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Bookil versus Léelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookilLéelo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabee LLCPavel Khan

In-app purchases

None

Bookil

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Léelo

One-time1
  • Unlimited Library$4.99

Questions

Is Bookil free?
Bookil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Léelo free?
Léelo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookil or Léelo have ads?
Neither Bookil nor Léelo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookil or Léelo?
Bookil ships an update fortnightly, and Léelo every 3 days. Most recently, Bookil was updated on October 25, 2026 and Léelo on October 28, 2026.

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