Comparison

LibriY vs Leaf by BookReview.ing

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

Head to head
About

LibriY

Features
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Discover the World's Largest Free Audiobook Library LibriY brings you instant access to over 20,000 classic audiobooks from LibriVoxβ€”completely free, with no ads or subscriptions. Ever. Massive Library Browse thousands of timeless classics from authors like Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and more. From literature to history, philosophy to poetryβ€”your next great listen awaits. Continue Listening Pick up right where you left off. The Continue Listening section shows your recently played books, ready to resume with a single tap. Never hunt for what you were reading. Seamless Sync Start listening on your iPhone, continue on your iPad. Your progress syncs automatically across all your devices via iCloud. Never lose your place. Smart Resume Taking a break? Smart resume automatically rewinds 10 seconds when you return, so you never lose context. Perfect for when life interrupts your listening. Offline Listening Download your favorite audiobooks for offline listening with at-a-glance file sizes. Perfect for flights, commutes, or anywhere without internet. Beautiful Design A clean, modern interface inspired by Apple's design language. Focus on what mattersβ€”the story. Speed controls, chapter navigation, and an elegant player that stays out of your way. Smart Search Quickly find audiobooks by title, author, or browse by genre. Discover hidden gems and rediscover classics. Your Personal Library Build your collection and track your progress. Sort your library by recently played, title, author, or length. All your books, organized your way and ready to enjoy. Why LibriY? β€’ 20,000+ audiobooks, 100% free β€’ No ads, ever β€’ No subscriptions or in-app purchases β€’ Continue Listening - resume with one tap β€’ Smart resume - auto rewind after pauses β€’ Cross-device iCloud sync β€’ Download for offline listening β€’ 8 library sorting options β€’ Variable playback speed β€’ Sleep timer with auto-fade β€’ Chapter navigation β€’ Progress tracking β€’ Beautiful, distraction-free design About LibriVox All audiobooks are sourced from LibriVox, a volunteer-driven project that records public domain books. Support free culture and rediscover the classics that shaped our world. Download LibriY today and start your journey through literature's greatest worksβ€”completely free.

About

Leaf by BookReview.ing

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Leaf is the reading companion for BookReview.ing book clubs β€” where readers get early access to books and their opinions actually matter. HOW IT WORKS Book club hosts on BookReview.ing curate reading communities around the genres they love. When you join a club, you get access to advance reader copies (ARCs) from authors and publishers who want honest feedback from real readers β€” not paid endorsements. Leaf is where you read those books. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Browse your club's library and borrow books with a tap - Read eBooks in a built-in reader with adjustable themes, font sizes, and page navigation - Listen to audiobooks with streaming playback, chapter navigation, and lock screen controls - Pick up where you left off β€” progress syncs automatically - Leave star ratings and written reviews directly from the app - Post reviews to Amazon, Goodreads, and other platforms when the book publishes - Preview pending books if you're a club owner reviewing submissions A BETTER WAY TO READ AND REVIEW Traditional ARC distribution is scattered β€” emails, file downloads, spreadsheets to track who read what. Leaf brings it all into one place with a secure reading experience that protects the author's work before publication. Your reviews help authors build early momentum and help other readers find books worth their time. No algorithms deciding what you see. No ads. Just books chosen by hosts you trust. BUILT FOR BOOK PEOPLE Leaf is designed for readers who take book clubs seriously. The interface is clean and focused β€” read, listen, review. Nothing else competing for your attention. Whether you're a romance reader who devours ARCs every week or a literary fiction fan who savors one book a month, Leaf fits the way you read. GETTING STARTED 1. Find a club at bookreview.ing or follow an invite link from a host you follow 2. Join the club (it's free for readers) 3. Download Leaf and sign in 4. Start reading Leaf is free. Powered by BookReview.ing.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LibriY at every 8 days against Leaf by BookReview.ing's every 3 months. Leaf by BookReview.ing's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LibriY ships an update every 8 days, Leaf by BookReview.ing every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LibriY versus Leaf by BookReview.ing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibriYLeaf by BookReview.ing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperArian ToghyaniBookReviewing LLC

In-app purchases

None

LibriY

No in-app purchases

None

Leaf by BookReview.ing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LibriY free?
LibriY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Leaf by BookReview.ing free?
Leaf by BookReview.ing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LibriY or Leaf by BookReview.ing have ads?
Neither LibriY nor Leaf by BookReview.ing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LibriY or Leaf by BookReview.ing?
LibriY ships an update every 8 days, and Leaf by BookReview.ing every 3 months. Most recently, LibriY was updated on October 30, 2026 and Leaf by BookReview.ing on October 23, 2026.

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