# LocalAudioBooksPlayer vs LeafRead

The clearest difference is price: LeafRead at Free against LocalAudioBooksPlayer's $0.99. LeafRead also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 17 months). LocalAudioBooksPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

LeafRead is free to download; LocalAudioBooksPlayer costs $0.99 up front. LeafRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LocalAudioBooksPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

LeafRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of LocalAudioBooksPlayer's written reviews are positive against 82% of LeafRead's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LocalAudioBooksPlayer ships an update every 17 months, LeafRead every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalAudioBooksPlayer | LeafRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localaudiobooksplayer/id6737989765/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafread-txt-epub-reader/id6767811417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blazej Zyglarski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778741242) | [献慧 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896370005) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalAudioBooksPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localaudiobooksplayer/id6737989765)

This app is a private audiobook player for your existing audio files. It offers features like resume playback, variable speed, chapter navigation, and lock-screen controls. Your folder structure serves as your library, with options for on-device or iCloud Drive storage.

**Highlights:** Private audiobook player, Uses your own MP3 files, Variable playback speed, Chapter navigation, Lock-screen controls, Offline playback, iCloud Drive support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LeafRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafread-txt-epub-reader/id6767811417)

This app offers a focused and clean local reading experience for your digital books. It supports various file formats, includes text-to-speech functionality, and provides customizable reading settings for comfort. Enjoy offline reading without ads or data collection.

**Highlights:** Supports TXT, EPUB, and Markdown formats, Built-in text-to-speech with adjustable speed, Customizable reading themes and fonts, Multiple page-turning animations, Offline reading and privacy focused, Reading progress memory and search

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LeafRead Pro Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalAudioBooksPlayer free?

LocalAudioBooksPlayer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LeafRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LocalAudioBooksPlayer or LeafRead?

LeafRead is rated higher. LocalAudioBooksPlayer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LeafRead averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LocalAudioBooksPlayer or LeafRead have ads?

Neither LocalAudioBooksPlayer nor LeafRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LocalAudioBooksPlayer or LeafRead?

LocalAudioBooksPlayer ships an update every 17 months, and LeafRead every 3 days. Most recently, LocalAudioBooksPlayer was updated on October 24, 2026 and LeafRead on October 24, 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.*