# Leaf vs Bookadoro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bookadoro at every 4 days against Leaf's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leaf sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bookadoro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Leaf ships an update every 4 weeks, Bookadoro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leaf | Bookadoro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookadoro-reading-timer/id6762222761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [John Keith Zank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859991220) | [Loki Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611065671) |

## What reviewers say

### Leaf

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

**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 |


### Bookadoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookadoro-reading-timer/id6762222761)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with a reading tracker to help users build a consistent reading habit. It logs reading sessions, tracks progress, and offers features like streaks, book organization, and social challenges to make reading more engaging.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer for focused reading, Reading habit streak counter, Organized book library (Reading, Finished, Want to Read), Friend challenges and leaderboards, Book club functionality, Weekly reading challenges, Detailed reading statistics

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookadoro Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Bookadoro Plus - Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| 3 Streak Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stats Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leaf free?

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

### Is Bookadoro free?

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

### Do Leaf or Bookadoro have ads?

Neither Leaf nor Bookadoro shows ads.

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

Leaf ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bookadoro every 4 days. Most recently, Leaf was updated on October 9, 2026 and Bookadoro on October 14, 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.*