# ReadBrew vs Leaf

The clearest difference is ads: ReadBrew at none against Leaf's shown. Leaf's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadBrew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Leaf sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 ReadBrew against 5.0 for Leaf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leaf has 11 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadBrew | Leaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readbrew-reading-tracker/id6757662174/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-book-and-reading-tracker/id6758457945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boolean and Bean Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868151636) | [Vincent Ballut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873020916) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Leaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-book-and-reading-tracker/id6758457945)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking your progress, setting daily goals, and offering reading challenges. It provides visual progress indicators and smart book management features, including barcode scanning and Goodreads import. Advanced features like AI assistant integration are available with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Daily reading streak tracking, Flexible and fixed date goal setting, Reading challenges with progress calculation, Visual progress indicators, Barcode scanning for book lookup, Goodreads library import, AI assistant integration (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leaf Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Leaf Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Leaf Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3-Month Challenge Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadBrew free?

ReadBrew 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, ReadBrew or Leaf?

ReadBrew and Leaf are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do ReadBrew or Leaf have ads?

Leaf shows ads; ReadBrew does not.

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

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