# Readova vs LeafRead

Readova and LeafRead both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of LeafRead's written reviews are positive against 67% of Readova's. LeafRead also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readova sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and LeafRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Readova against 5.0 for LeafRead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Readova's written reviews are positive against 85% of LeafRead's.

Readova ships an update every 9 days, LeafRead every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readova | LeafRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readova-ebook-reader/id6766491531/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafread-txt-epub-reader/id6767811417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊 汪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895753018) | [献慧 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896370005) |

## What reviewers say

### Readova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readova-ebook-reader/id6766491531)

A peaceful and focused eBook reader for iOS. Enjoy a fluid reading experience with customizable layouts, text, and a powerful AI voice narration feature. Organize your library and sync progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Extensive eBook format support, AI-powered text-to-speech narration, Customizable reading layouts and fonts, Cloud sync for library and progress, Annotation and note-taking tools, Reading statistics and insights, Hands-free reading modes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Readova Pro · Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### LeafRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafread-txt-epub-reader/id6767811417)

This app provides a focused, ad-free reading experience for local text files, EPUBs, and Markdown documents. It offers immersive reading options with customizable themes, fonts, and page-turning effects, as well as text-to-speech capabilities. Reading progress is automatically saved, and files can be imported via Files, share sheet, or local Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Offline TXT, EPUB, MD support, Text-to-speech with system/AI voices, Customizable themes and fonts, Adjustable reading speed, Automatic reading position save, Wi-Fi file import

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LeafRead Pro Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readova free?

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

### Is LeafRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readova or LeafRead?

Readova and LeafRead are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Readova or LeafRead have ads?

Neither Readova nor LeafRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readova or LeafRead?

Readova ships an update every 9 days, and LeafRead every 3 days. Most recently, Readova was updated on November 9, 2026 and LeafRead on November 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.*