# leaf vs Moonread

The clearest difference is rating: Moonread at 5.0 against leaf's 3.8. Moonread also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). leaf's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Moonread sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moonread 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.

leaf ships an update every 9 days, Moonread every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | leaf | Moonread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/moonread-txt-reader/id6823849812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Abraham Jesri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875119741) | [炜杰 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817996789) |

## What reviewers say

### leaf

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

This app offers a natural reading experience with customizable scroll options and an integrated read-aloud feature. Access a vast library of free classics or import your own documents. Enjoy a distraction-free environment with no ads or intrusive elements.

**Highlights:** Natural vertical scroll and page curl, Read-aloud narration with line highlighting, Access to 70,000+ free classic books, Import EPUB, PDF, and Markdown files, Customizable themes, fonts, and spacing, Organized library with shelves and filters, Ad-free and distraction-free reading experience

**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 |


### Moonread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonread-txt-reader/id6823849812)

Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with customizable text, spacing, and textures. Seamlessly manage your library, sync progress across devices, and utilize AI features optionally. Your reading data remains private and stored locally or on iCloud.

**Highlights:** Customizable text, spacing, and textures, iCloud sync for progress and bookmarks, Optional AI integration for passage discussion, Content search and bookmarks, Reading statistics, Widget and Siri integration

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Star | $0.29 | one-time |
| A Cup of Tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Late-Night Snack | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Book | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is leaf free?

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

### Is Moonread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, leaf or Moonread?

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

### Do leaf or Moonread have ads?

Neither leaf nor Moonread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, leaf or Moonread?

leaf ships an update every 9 days, and Moonread every 2 days. Most recently, leaf was updated on October 31, 2026 and Moonread on November 1, 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.*