# Scuba vs Leafmark

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scuba at 100% against Leafmark's 67%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scuba sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year and Leafmark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scuba | Leafmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafmark-epub-reader-and-notes/id6781045740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792076997) | [Akira Taniwaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781045742) |

## What reviewers say

### Scuba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-classic-book-reader/id6761863067)

Discover and read classic books with a modern, mobile-first approach. This app breaks down stories into digestible beats, using vertical swipes for natural phone navigation. Story recaps and offline reading features help you maintain your reading habit.

**Highlights:** Story beats for easier reading, Recaps to remember story progress, Vertical swiping for phone reading, Home screen widget for current book, Offline reading support, Curated bookstore

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scuba Reading Pass | $24.99 | per year |


### Leafmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafmark-epub-reader-and-notes/id6781045740)

A fast, calm EPUB reader that lets you highlight and take notes on your books. Export your annotations in Markdown format to use with other apps. Enjoy a private reading experience with no accounts or cloud lock-in.

**Highlights:** Reflowable EPUB rendering, Adjustable font and themes, Highlighting with notes, Markdown export, Reading statistics, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leafmark Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scuba free?

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

### Is Leafmark free?

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

### Do Scuba or Leafmark have ads?

Neither Scuba nor Leafmark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scuba or Leafmark?

Scuba ships an update every 3 days, and Leafmark every 3 days. Most recently, Scuba was updated on September 21, 2026 and Leafmark on September 18, 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.*