Comparison

Readleap vs Folio

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

Head to head
About

Readleap

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Readleap - Track your reading journey Build your personal library, track your reading sessions, and capture your favorite quotes in a beautifully designed app that grows with your collection. Readleap makes reading feel organized, inspiring, and effortlessly enjoyable. Readleap is more than a book tracker. It’s a companion for readers who want to stay engaged with their books, reflect on their progress, and bring their reading life together in one elegant space. Whether you read for study, pleasure, or personal growth, Readleap helps you do it all. Key Features: Comprehensive Book Tracking Add every book you own or plan to read. Organize your titles by status — Want to Read, To Read, Reading, or Finished — and keep your collection always up to date. Monthly goal Build a reading habit by setting a monthly page goal, get reminded to start reading. Reading Sessions and Live Activities Start focused reading sessions that automatically track your time. Live Activities let you monitor your progress directly from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island, keeping your reading flow uninterrupted. Beautiful, Functional Widgets Customize your Home Screen with widgets for quick access to reading sessions, random quotes, or your current reading stats. Stay inspired every time you unlock your phone. Smart Scanning Tools Scan book barcodes to add titles instantly. Capture notes or memorable quotes from your physical books with the built-in scanner and save them in your personal library. Private and Offline Readleap is designed to protect your privacy. Everything is stored locally on your device, with no online accounts or tracking. Your reading journey stays yours alone. Random Book Picker Not sure what to read next? Let Readleap surprise you with a random book from your library and keep your reading adventure spontaneous. Intelligent Book Lists Create custom lists or let Readleap suggest new ones intelligently. Whether you’re building a themed collection or planning your next reading goal, Readleap keeps your lists inspiring and relevant. Reviews, Quotes, and Sharing Write and store personal reviews for each book. Turn your favorite highlights or quotes into beautifully styled images you can share with friends or on social media. Detailed Reading Statistics Track your time spent reading, view your session history, and visualize your reading habits. Gain meaningful insights that help you stay motivated and consistent. Adaptive Design Experience a stunning interface that adapts to your books’ colors and styles. Each shelf and book view feels unique, modern, and personal. Built for iOS 26 and Beyond Powered by Liquid Glass and Apple Intelligence, Readleap delivers smooth performance and intelligent features that work entirely on your device. Readleap is the ultimate app for readers who want to organize, reflect, and stay inspired. With privacy-first design, smart reading tracking, and a visual experience that celebrates your books, Readleap makes reading more personal than ever. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Folio

This app helps you meticulously track your reading progress, manage your book library, and cultivate a consistent reading habit. It allows for detailed logging of quotes, reviews, and reading statistics, offering a private and organized space for bibliophiles.

Highlights
  • Organize books into shelves
  • Save and sync favorite quotes
  • Rate books with quarter-star precision
  • Import from Goodreads/StoryGraph
  • Search, manual entry, or ISBN scan
  • Track pages, minutes, and streaks
  • Set reading goals
Features
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Track the books you read, organize your TBR, and build a bookshelf that feels like yours. Folio brings your library, reading progress, and favorite passages together on iPhone and iPad. • Keep track of what you're reading, what you've finished, and what you want to read next. • Build visual bookshelves: arrange your books, add decorations, and share an image of your shelf. • Add books with search or barcode scanning, or import your library from Goodreads or StoryGraph. • Log reading sessions with a timer and update your progress by page or percentage. • Set reading goals and see your activity in a calendar, with stats and streaks. • Save notes and quotes, rate books, and write reviews. • Connect with other readers when you choose. Follow their shelves and exchange messages with an account. Control who can see your profile and reading activity. Start tracking your books without an account. Folio Plus adds library sync across devices, advanced stats, widgets, Live Activities, extra goals, curated discovery, and more bookshelf customization. No ads. Read at your own pace.

Screenshots

Readleap4 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Folio at every 4 days against Readleap's every 4 months. Folio also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Readleap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Folio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readleap ships an update every 4 months, Folio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Readleap versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadleapFolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB123 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSem VisscherMiguel Pacheco

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Readleap

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
5 purchases

Folio

Subscriptions4
  • Folio Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Folio Plus Annual$8.991 Year
  • Folio Plus Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
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  • Folio Plus Annual14 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Folio Plus Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Readleap free?
Readleap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Readleap or Folio have ads?
Neither Readleap nor Folio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readleap or Folio?
Readleap ships an update every 4 months, and Folio every 4 days. Most recently, Readleap was updated on October 12, 2026 and Folio on October 18, 2026.

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