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Light Novel - Offline Reader

Light Novel - Offline Reader

Romance & Fantasy Novels

347 ratings
81 reviews
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Released
July 24, 2020
Updated
October 27, 2026

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Developer

Thien Le
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Access thousands of free romance and fantasy light novels offline. Download chapters to read anytime, anywhere, with features like AI audio narration and instant translation. Enjoy daily updates and a customizable reading experience.

✓Free unlimited novels
✓Offline chapter reading
✓AI audio narration
✓Instant translation
✓Daily story updates
✓Customizable reader settings
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What users say about Light Novel

Reviews of Light Novel are mixed: the Books app is rated 4.5/5 from 347 App Store ratings. What users like most: great novel selection, affordable VIP/lifetime membership. Top complaints: overbearing ads, limited library selection. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great novel selection
  • 💰Affordable VIP/lifetime membership
  • 🎧Good text-to-speech (TTS) quality
  • ✨Generous login gifts and points system
  • 📥Downloadable chapters for offline reading
  • 🆓Free to read with ads
  • 🚀Fast updates
  • 🌟AI audios are on point
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 💯Worth paying for VIP
  • 👍Good for offline readers
  • 💎Developers are appreciated

Negative things

  • 😠Overbearing ads
  • 📉Limited library selection
  • ⚠️Ads can be intrusive/laggy
  • 🚫Offline viewing issues
  • 💸VIP upgrade feels excessive
  • 🤖Robotic AI narrator sound
  • 🐛Glitchy chapter downloads
  • 🗑️Downloaded chapters removed over time
  • 😵Ad count down when not in app
  • ❌Lifetime membership removed
  • 🚫Apple OAuth not working
  • ❌VIP status not transferred between platforms
  • ❌Cannot redeem purchases on new devices
  • ❓Illustrations missing
  • 🚫Ads cover text/screen
  • 🚫Ads play at full volume
  • 🚫App doesn't work offline
  • 🚫TTS stops when app is closed
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What's New in Light Novel

3.21.0

October 27, 2026

• Read like a printed book: Pages mode now fills every page edge to edge, with text flowing across pages instead of leaving gaps. • Realistic page turns: pages curl like real paper. You can also pick cover, fade or no animation under Display → Turn. • Two-page spreads: turn your iPad or a foldable iPhone sideways to read two pages at once, and flip them like a paper book. • Made for big screens: every screen adapts to iPad and foldable iPhones in portrait and landscape, with side-by-side layouts for book details, onboarding and more. • Reading stats & daily goal: see how long you read and listen each day, keep your streak going, and get a recap every Sunday. • Pages mode for your imports: novels from other sources and your EPUBs can be read page by page, with TTS following along. • Select across paragraphs: drag to select text, then Copy, Translate, or tap "Listen from here". • PDF import & smarter EPUB chapters: import text PDFs as books. EPUB chapters now follow the table of contents. • Reaching the end of a chapter now moves straight on to the next one. • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

VIP Yearly

Ad-free reading, unlimited downloads, all VIP features

$39.991 Year
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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Annoying search bar

My favourite app to read novels

but unfortunately everything has flaws. the search bar is actually awful, when searching for a novel/book it does not gives accurate results and thats my issue here
FFriktam

peak app

I love it a a lot and recommend. This is the first time I’ve given a review to an app so it’s that good.
WWhatno,Wait!

Decent free reader but flawed

This reader doesn’t allow to import the stories at all so I can’t read the novels a want to read.
LLwolfrt

Good reader

Good reader not great at jumping from 2 different readers
EEcthorDax

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback! Sorry switching between readers isn't smooth yet. Could you email contacts.simplestudio@gmail.com with a bit more detail on what happens? We'd love to fix it!

Light Novel

This app is perfect for stories but I only don’t like the way the AI speak
BUblessing udoh
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Reported Bugs

14 issues

Chapter download failed, points not returned

Bug

Downloaded chapters removed over time

Bug

Ads sometimes unskippable, requiring app restart

Bug

Offline viewing doesn't work

Bug

App counts down ad-free time when not in use

Bug

Lifetime membership removed

Bug

Apple OAuth not working

Bug

VIP status not transferred between platforms

Bug

Cannot restore purchase on iOS from Android

Bug

App closes when trying to purchase again

Bug

Ads cover the screen and cannot be removed

Bug

Ads play at full volume regardless of settings

Bug

App stops reading when closed (even with premium)

Bug

Downloaded novels not accessible offline

Bug
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Requested Features

25 requests

More content in read aloud features

Feature

Pronunciation correction in read aloud

Feature

Skipping certain words/phrases in read aloud

Feature

Skipping/highlighting sentences instead of paragraphs

Feature

Fast forward/rewind option for audio

Feature

Real-like narrator sound for AI

Feature

Add a timer for reading sessions

Feature

Improve AI voice quality

Feature

Background reading/listening feature

Feature

Fix ads covering text

Feature

Fix ads playing at full volume

Feature

Fix app not working offline

Feature

Fix TTS stopping when app is closed

Feature

Fix VIP status transfer between platforms

Feature

Fix purchase restoration across platforms

Feature

Add illustrations

Feature

Fix Apple OAuth

Feature

Fix ad count down when not in app

Feature

Fix downloaded chapters being removed

Feature

Fix lifetime membership removal

Feature

More novel selection

Feature

Allow background listening

Feature

Add timer for reading

Feature

Improve AI narrator voice

Feature

More read aloud customization

Feature

FAQ

Does Light Novel have ads?

Yes, Light Novel contains advertisements. Users have noted that the ads can be overbearing and intrusive, sometimes covering text or playing at full volume.

What are the VIP subscription options for Light Novel?

Light Novel offers VIP subscriptions including a Monthly plan for $5.99 and a Yearly plan for $39.99. Users have found the VIP upgrade to be worth paying for, though some feel it is excessive.

What is the age rating for Light Novel?

Light Novel is rated 17+ by Apple, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. This is common for apps with themes that may not be suitable for younger readers.

How often is Light Novel updated?

The app receives fast updates, with the latest version being 3.21.0, last updated on October 27, 2026. This suggests a commitment to ongoing development and bug fixes.

What devices does Light Novel support?

Light Novel is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This broad compatibility ensures a wide range of Apple users can access the app.

What do users like most about Light Novel?

Users frequently praise the great novel selection, the affordability of VIP memberships, and the good quality of the text-to-speech (TTS) feature. Downloadable chapters for offline reading are also a significant pro.

What are common complaints about Light Novel?

Common complaints include overbearing and intrusive ads, issues with offline viewing, and the AI narrator sometimes sounding robotic. Some users have also experienced problems with chapter downloads and VIP status transfers.

Can I read Light Novel without an internet connection?

Yes, Light Novel offers an offline mode where you can save chapters and read them without an internet connection. However, some user reviews indicate occasional issues with offline viewing functionality.