# Leafed vs ReadBrew

The clearest difference is monetization model: Leafed at free against ReadBrew's freemium. Leafed also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leafed sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and ReadBrew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Leafed against 5.0 for ReadBrew. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leafed has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Leafed ships an update every 3 days, ReadBrew every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leafed | ReadBrew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafed-book-tracker-and-journal/id6754466418/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readbrew-reading-tracker/id6757662174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 98 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848411021) | [Boolean and Bean Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868151636) |

## What reviewers say

### Leafed

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

This app provides a peaceful space to log your reading and listening habits. It offers features like quote saving, audiobook tracking, goal setting, and detailed reading insights without ads or a social feed.

**Highlights:** Log reading and audiobooks, Save quotes via camera, Import Kindle highlights, Set reading goals, Detailed reading insights, Offline functionality, Data export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | 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 |


### ReadBrew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readbrew-reading-tracker/id6757662174)

Track your reading progress, set daily goals, and build reading streaks with this private companion. Organize your library, view motivating stats, and unlock advanced features with an optional Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Daily page goal tracking, Reading streak builder, Library organization, Reading timer, Progress statistics, Home Screen widgets (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leafed free?

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

### Is ReadBrew free?

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

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

Leafed and ReadBrew are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Leafed or ReadBrew have ads?

Neither Leafed nor ReadBrew shows ads.

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

Leafed ships an update every 3 days, and ReadBrew every 11 days. Most recently, Leafed was updated on November 9, 2026 and ReadBrew on November 9, 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.*