# HomeBooks vs Leaf

The clearest difference is monetization model: Leaf at free against HomeBooks's free with in-app purchases. Leaf also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). HomeBooks's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HomeBooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Leaf sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Leaf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

HomeBooks ships an update every 9 days, Leaf every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeBooks | Leaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebooks-book-tracker/id6748964580/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-reading-tracker/id6756308689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 233 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HomeBooks Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828248814) | [John Keith Zank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859991220) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebooks-book-tracker/id6748964580)

Effortlessly catalog your entire book collection by simply scanning shelves or pages. Track reading habits with visual progress rings and save quotes instantly via photo or voice. Organize your library, import from other services, and enjoy a private, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Shelfie Scanner for instant book identification, Reading progress rings and habit tracking, Page and voice note saving for quotes, Customizable shelves and themes, Import from Goodreads and StoryGraph, Private and ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Leaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-reading-tracker/id6756308689)

This app helps you track your reading journey for both books and audiobooks. Build consistent reading habits with detailed insights, customizable themes, and private iCloud synchronization. It offers features like goal setting, streak tracking, and beautiful progress charts.

**Highlights:** Log books and audiobooks, Track reading sessions, Set yearly reading goals, View weekly/monthly insights, Customizable themes, iCloud sync, Export data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook Reader | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generious Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Audiobook Player | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeBooks free?

HomeBooks 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, HomeBooks or Leaf?

Leaf is rated higher. HomeBooks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Leaf averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HomeBooks or Leaf have ads?

Neither HomeBooks nor Leaf shows ads.

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

HomeBooks ships an update every 9 days, and Leaf every 4 weeks. Most recently, HomeBooks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Leaf on October 25, 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.*