# Leaf & Spine vs LeafRead

The clearest difference is rating: LeafRead at 5.0 against Leaf & Spine's 4.3. LeafRead also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Leaf & Spine's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 LeafRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LeafRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leaf & Spine has 7 ratings behind it against 1, 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 80% of LeafRead's.

Leaf & Spine ships an update every 2 weeks, LeafRead every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leaf & Spine | LeafRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-and-spine-reader-and-tracker/id6758519785/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafread-txtepubmd-reader/id6767811417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 122 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aqeeb Rizwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873308369) | [献慧 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896370005) |

## 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 Labels | $0.99 | 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 |


### LeafRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafread-txtepubmd-reader/id6767811417)

This app offers a focused and clean local reading experience for your digital books. It supports various file formats, includes text-to-speech functionality, and provides customizable reading settings for comfort. Enjoy offline reading without ads or data collection.

**Highlights:** Supports TXT, EPUB, and Markdown formats, Built-in text-to-speech with adjustable speed, Customizable reading themes and fonts, Multiple page-turning animations, Offline reading and privacy focused, Reading progress memory and search

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LeafRead Pro Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leaf & Spine free?

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

### Is LeafRead free?

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

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

LeafRead is rated higher. Leaf & Spine averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while LeafRead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Leaf & Spine nor LeafRead shows ads.

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

Leaf & Spine ships an update every 2 weeks, and LeafRead every 3 days. Most recently, Leaf & Spine was updated on October 16, 2026 and LeafRead on October 15, 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.*