LeafRead vs Suyue

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.

Suyue is a local reader. Bring a txt or markdown file, dim the lamp, and let the world grow smaller. Open the app, and you are back on the page you left. Tap the left side for the previous page, the right for the next, the center for type size, spacing, and paper color. • txt and md, with UTF-8 and GBK • Progress stays on this device • Four papers: warm, ivory, green, night • Chapters found on their own • Phone and tablet, with a line that does not run too long For people who want to read in quiet. Uninstalling clears the shelf and progress; your original files stay where they were.