Comparison

Readori vs LeafRead

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Readori

This app offers an immersive reading experience with extensive customization options for e-books and audiobooks. Access a vast library of public domain classics, manage your personal collection, and track your reading progress with a unique cultivation system.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free reading experience
  • Rich theme and font customization
  • Access to public domain books (EPUB)
  • Stream public domain audiobooks (LibriVox)
  • Smart library management
  • Cultivation level system for engagement
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
Features
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Readori is a personal reading app for ebooks, public-domain literature, audiobooks, and RSS articles. It combines a focused reader, an organized bookshelf, flexible reading options, and optional iCloud sync in an interface optimized for iPhone and iPad. DISCOVER PUBLIC-DOMAIN BOOKS Explore classic literature from established public-domain catalogs: • Browse titles from Project Gutenberg • Discover carefully produced editions from Standard Ebooks • Find public-domain selections available through ManyBooks • Download available EPUB editions and add them to your bookshelf Catalog availability, languages, and download formats are determined by the respective services. Public-domain status may vary by country or region. LISTEN TO PUBLIC-DOMAIN AUDIOBOOKS Browse volunteer-recorded LibriVox audiobooks and stream available recordings from the Internet Archive. • Browse and search by title or author • View sections and chapter lists • Play, pause, and move between recordings • Continue listening with the built-in mini player BUILD YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY Import supported files from the Files app and keep them in your own library: • EPUB and TXT • DRM-free MOBI, AZW, AZW3, and PRC files • CBZ comic archives • Automatic table-of-contents detection for supported formats • Offline reading after files are imported Readori can also work with compatible reading-service configurations that you choose to add. Availability, authentication, content rights, and access requirements are determined by each service. Readori does not provide or host third-party copyrighted book catalogs. FOLLOW RSS AND ATOM FEEDS • Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds • Organize subscriptions into groups • Track read and unread articles • Import and export OPML files A READER BUILT FOR COMFORT • Paginated and continuous scrolling modes • Adjustable fonts, font size, line spacing, paragraph spacing, and page margins • Light, dark, system, and customizable reading themes • Bookmarks and chapter navigation • Reading progress and chapter-level resume • Sleep timer • Reading-time and streak statistics • Text-to-Speech with sentence highlighting and automatic page turning ORGANIZE AND SYNC • Search, sort, pin, and group books • Choose grid or list bookshelf layouts • Customize book covers • Track progress across your library • Optionally sync supported bookshelf data, bookmarks, settings, and reading progress with iCloud ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVACY Readori includes VoiceOver support and layouts optimized for both iPhone and iPad. Core reading features do not require a Readori account. Reading data is primarily stored on your device. iCloud sync is optional and uses the Apple ID already signed in on your device. Readori does not display third-party advertising, sell personal data, or use data for cross-app advertising tracking. Public catalogs, audiobook streaming, RSS, iCloud, and user-configured services are subject to their respective availability, terms, and privacy policies. Some personalization, backup, and advanced Text-to-Speech features require the optional one-time Readori Pro purchase.

About

LeafRead

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
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LeafRead is a focused, no-nonsense local reader that turns the books you already own into a comfortable reading experience. No account, no ads, no internet required — just import a file and read anywhere. FORMATS YOU CAN OPEN • TXT plain text with automatic encoding detection; even huge novels open instantly • EPUB e-books with chapters and layout preserved • Markdown (.md) documents, auto-split into chapters by heading LISTEN TO YOUR BOOKS • Built-in read-aloud that automatically picks a suitable voice • Adjustable speaking speed and a sleep timer for bedtime listening • The spoken sentence is highlighted and pages turn automatically IMMERSIVE READING • Multiple page-turn styles: realistic, slide, vertical scroll, fade and more (some Pro) • Day / Night / Eye-care themes with adjustable brightness for long sessions • Fine-tune font, size, line spacing, paragraph spacing and margins • Two-column reading on iPad for larger screens THOUGHTFUL DETAILS • Reading position is saved automatically — pick up exactly where you left off • Jump via the chapter list and full-text search • Bookmarks, text highlights and notes (categories & export are Pro) • Reading time and word-count stats to understand your habits • Home Screen widget showing the book and progress at a glance PRIVACY FIRST • Fully offline — your books stay on your device • No reading data collected, no sign-in needed Upgrade to LeafRead Pro to unlock every theme and font, advanced page-turn animations, unlimited bookmarks with categories, text annotations and export. Download LeafRead and give yourself a quiet place to read.

Screenshots

Readori4 screens
LeafRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LeafRead at 80% against Readori's 43%. LeafRead also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Readori sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and LeafRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readori ships an update every 3 weeks, LeafRead every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Readori versus LeafRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadoriLeafRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJIANPING YAN献慧 陈

Customer experience

Readori

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

LeafRead

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Readori

Subscriptions1
  • Readori Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Readori Pro Access$7.99
1 purchases

LeafRead

One-time1
  • LeafRead Pro Lifetime Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is Readori free?
Readori is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LeafRead free?
LeafRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Readori or LeafRead have ads?
Neither Readori nor LeafRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readori or LeafRead?
Readori ships an update every 3 weeks, and LeafRead every 3 days. Most recently, Readori was updated on October 8, 2026 and LeafRead on September 30, 2026.

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