# leaf vs EPUB Reader

The clearest difference is rating: EPUB Reader at 5.0 against leaf's 3.8. EPUB Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). leaf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. leaf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and EPUB Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EPUB Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: leaf has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of leaf's written reviews are positive against 0% of EPUB Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

leaf ships an update weekly, EPUB Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | leaf | EPUB Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-ebook-reader/id6758810936/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-and-fb2/id6780233015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abraham Jesri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875119741) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### leaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-ebook-reader/id6758810936)

This app offers a natural reading experience with customizable scrolling and page-turning options. Access thousands of free ebooks or import your own EPUB and PDF files. Organize your library, take notes, and create a personal reading journal.

**Highlights:** Vertical and horizontal scrolling, Import EPUB and PDF files, Access Project Gutenberg and Standard Ebooks, Bookmarks, highlights, and notes, Exportable Reading Journal, Library organization with shelves, iCloud syncing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leaf Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Leaf Pro | $12.99 | per year |


### EPUB Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-and-fb2/id6780233015)

This app allows you to import and read your DRM-free ebook files locally. It supports various formats and offers customizable reading settings for a personalized offline experience. You can also search, highlight, and annotate your books.

**Highlights:** Import DRM-free EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, TXT, Offline reading with no account, Customizable text and themes, Full-book search and highlighting, Chapter navigation and progress tracking, Export notes and highlights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is leaf free?

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

### Is EPUB Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, leaf or EPUB Reader?

EPUB Reader is rated higher. leaf averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while EPUB Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do leaf or EPUB Reader have ads?

EPUB Reader shows ads; leaf does not.

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

leaf ships an update weekly, and EPUB Reader every 2 months. Most recently, leaf was updated on September 20, 2026 and EPUB Reader on September 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.*