# Readest vs Leaf

The clearest difference is rating: Leaf at 5.0 against Readest's 4.5. Leaf also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Readest's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Leaf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Leaf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readest has 185 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Readest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Leaf's.

Readest ships an update fortnightly, Leaf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readest | Leaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-epub-library/id6771504450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) |

## What reviewers say

### Readest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779)

This app is a powerful ebook reader designed for deep thinkers and researchers. It offers advanced annotation tools, seamless device syncing, and robust library management with OPDS and Calibre support. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable modes and multi-book viewing for enhanced study and analysis.

**Highlights:** OPDS Online Libraries, Calibre Integration, Sync Across Devices, Bookshelf Management, Customizable Reading Modes, Multi-Book View, Advanced Annotations & Highlights

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 GB | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 GB | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Customization | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 GB | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB | $49.99 | one-time |


### Leaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-epub-library/id6771504450)

Organize and read your DRM-free EPUB books with customizable reading settings and smart library management. Sync your progress across devices using iCloud and discover new titles through integrated sources.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading experience, Smart library organization, iCloud sync for progress and settings, Offline reading support, Import from various sources, Public domain classics included

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leaf Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readest free?

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

### Is Leaf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readest or Leaf?

Leaf is rated higher. Readest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Leaf averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Readest or Leaf have ads?

Neither Readest nor Leaf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readest or Leaf?

Readest ships an update fortnightly, and Leaf weekly. Most recently, Readest was updated on October 14, 2026 and Leaf 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.*