# Cinder Reader vs Leaf

The clearest difference is rating: Leaf at 5.0 against Cinder Reader's 4.6. Leaf also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Cinder Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cinder Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cinder Reader ships an update monthly, Leaf every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cinder Reader | Leaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinder-reader/id6761286580/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-epub-library/id6771504450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JESSE LAMAR MARTIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888667782) | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) |

## What reviewers say

### Cinder Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinder-reader/id6761286580)

A modern, ad-free app for reading ebooks, comics, manga, and PDFs. Organize your personal library, import files from various sources, and customize your reading experience with flexible tools and appearance settings.

**Highlights:** Read ebooks, comics, manga, and PDFs, Import and manage personal library, Connect to content sources, Customize reader appearance, Track reading progress, Create highlights and notes, Organize with folders and filters

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cinder Pro Lifetime | $8.99 | 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 Cinder Reader free?

Cinder 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, Cinder Reader or Leaf?

Leaf is rated higher. Cinder Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Leaf averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Cinder Reader or Leaf have ads?

Neither Cinder Reader nor Leaf shows ads.

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

Cinder Reader ships an update monthly, and Leaf every 10 days. Most recently, Cinder Reader was updated on November 15, 2026 and Leaf on November 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.*