# EPUB Reader vs Leaf

The clearest difference is rating: Leaf at 5.0 against EPUB Reader's 4.7. Leaf also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). EPUB Reader's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 4) and iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EPUB Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Leaf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Leaf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPUB Reader has 48 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of EPUB Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Leaf's.

EPUB Reader ships an update every 5 days, Leaf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPUB Reader | Leaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-epub-library/id6771504450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 202 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.1** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PETR JAHODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869867188) | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) |

## What reviewers say

### EPUB Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605)

Customize your reading experience with extensive font and layout options. Effortlessly manage your library, track reading habits, and enjoy eye-care features. Sync your books across devices via cloud storage without proprietary lock-in.

**Highlights:** 200+ built-in fonts and custom font import, Adjustable text and layout settings, Smart dark mode with intelligent image inversion, 20-20-20 eye health reminders, Library management for 5,000+ books, Cloud sync via iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Highlighting, notes, and bookmarking, Reading progress tracking and goal setting

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly: Read Aloud Offline | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly – Launch Price | $12.49 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly: Highlights & Notes | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime – Launch Price | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime: Library & Kindle | $79.99 | one-time |


### Leaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-epub-library/id6771504450)

Organize and read your DRM-free EPUB books with customizable reading settings and smart library management. Sync your progress across devices using iCloud and discover new titles through integrated sources.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading experience, Smart library organization, iCloud sync for progress and settings, Offline reading support, Import from various sources, Public domain classics included

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leaf Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EPUB Reader free?

EPUB Reader 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, EPUB Reader or Leaf?

Leaf is rated higher. EPUB Reader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Leaf averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do EPUB Reader or Leaf have ads?

Neither EPUB Reader nor Leaf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EPUB Reader or Leaf?

EPUB Reader ships an update every 5 days, and Leaf weekly. Most recently, EPUB Reader was updated on October 15, 2026 and Leaf on September 28, 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.*