# Leaf & Spine vs ArcReader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcReader at 96% against Leaf & Spine's 55%. ArcReader also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (69 vs 8). Leaf & Spine's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leaf & Spine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ArcReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ArcReader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcReader has 69 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Leaf & Spine's written reviews are positive against 96% of ArcReader's.

Leaf & Spine ships an update every 2 weeks, ArcReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leaf & Spine | ArcReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-and-spine-reader-and-tracker/id6758519785/reviews) | **[4.9 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aqeeb Rizwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873308369) | [Thien Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617088747) |

## What reviewers say

### Leaf & Spine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-and-spine-reader-and-tracker/id6758519785)

Enhance your reading experience with a distraction-free app that supports various formats like PDFs, EPUBs, audiobooks, and comics. Build daily reading habits with powerful tools, track your progress with detailed analytics, and personalize your digital library.

**Highlights:** Supports PDF, EPUB, CBR, CBZ, and Audiobooks, Smart EPUB annotation and note-taking, Text-to-Speech for audiobooks, Customizable themes and 3D bookshelf, Daily reading habit tracking and analytics, Immersive focus sessions with ambient environments

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Teal Stripes | $0.79 | one-time |
| Teal Hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Teal Duotone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Teal Diamonds | $1.49 | one-time |
| Teal Stars | $1.49 | one-time |
| Teal Leaves | $1.49 | one-time |
| Teal Spiral | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |


### ArcReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697)

Download and read web novels offline with customizable themes, fonts, and scroll modes. Convert novels to audiobooks with on-device narration and build vocabulary with an integrated dictionary. Sync progress across devices and import EPUB files.

**Highlights:** Download and read web novels offline, Customizable reader themes and fonts, On-device text-to-speech narration, EPUB file import, Integrated dictionary with flashcards, Cross-device reading progress sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArcReader VIP — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| ArcReader VIP — Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| ArcReader VIP - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leaf & Spine free?

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

### Is ArcReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Leaf & Spine or ArcReader?

ArcReader is rated higher. Leaf & Spine averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ArcReader averages 4.9 from 69 ratings.

### Do Leaf & Spine or ArcReader have ads?

ArcReader shows ads; Leaf & Spine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Leaf & Spine or ArcReader?

Leaf & Spine ships an update every 2 weeks, and ArcReader weekly. Most recently, Leaf & Spine was updated on October 31, 2026 and ArcReader on November 5, 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.*