# LibRoom vs Leafed

The clearest difference is update cadence: Leafed at every 4 days against LibRoom's every 2 weeks. Leafed also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). LibRoom's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LibRoom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Leafed sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for LibRoom against 5.0 for Leafed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of LibRoom's written reviews are positive against 100% of Leafed's.

LibRoom ships an update every 2 weeks, Leafed every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LibRoom | Leafed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libroom-book-tracker/id6746367761/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafed-book-tracker-and-journal/id6754466418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 104 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikita Kurnosov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816451556) | [Mike Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848411021) |

## What reviewers say

### LibRoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libroom-book-tracker/id6746367761)

Organize your personal library, track reading progress, and set yearly reading goals. This app simplifies managing your book collection with features like barcode scanning, status tracking, and a reading calendar. It's designed for readers who want to stay organized and motivated on their reading journey.

**Highlights:** Instant book shelving via scan or search, Four reading statuses: Unread, In Progress, Finished, Dropped, Yearly Reading Challenge with live progress tracking, Book Calendar to view reading history, Ratings and notes for remembered favorites, Powerful filters and search functionality, Offline access for organization and tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LibRoom Pro — Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| LibRoom Pro — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| LibRoom Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### Leafed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafed-book-tracker-and-journal/id6754466418)

This private book tracker stores your reading data locally, offering a secure and ad-free experience. It allows for easy book scanning, import from other platforms, and detailed tracking of your reading habits without algorithmic recommendations.

**Highlights:** Local data storage, Book scanning (shelf & barcode), Import from other platforms, Customizable shelves and goals, Reading timer and notes, Algorithmic-free discovery, Data export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box Set Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| First Edition Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LibRoom free?

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

### Is Leafed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LibRoom or Leafed?

Leafed is rated higher. LibRoom averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Leafed averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do LibRoom or Leafed have ads?

Neither LibRoom nor Leafed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LibRoom or Leafed?

LibRoom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Leafed every 4 days. Most recently, LibRoom was updated on October 24, 2026 and Leafed 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.*