# Light Novel - Offline Reader — Romance & Fantasy Novels

> Offline reader for free romance and fantasy light novels with AI narration and translation. (iPhone/iPad app by Thien Le.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-novel-offline-reader/id1524146384 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thien Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617088747)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 307 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 118 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-novel-offline-reader/id1524146384/reviews.md

## What is Light Novel?

Escape into thousands of light novels and romance stories – completely free and offline.
Whether you love magical adventures, heartfelt love tales, or epic fantasy worlds, this app brings endless fiction to your pocket. Download any chapter to read without internet and enjoy your favorite stories anytime, anywhere.

Key Features:

- Free Reading – Unlimited novels with no subscriptions or paywalls.
- Offline Mode – Save chapters and read without internet.
- Audio Narration – Listen with natural AI voices, perfect for bedtime or multitasking.
- Instant Translation – Translate novels into English, Spanish, French, German & more.
- Daily Updates – New stories and chapters every day to keep you hooked.
- Customizable Reader – Switch fonts, adjust size, and enjoy day/night modes.

Genres to Explore:

Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Fanfiction, Historical, Horror, Comedy, Reincarnation, and more.

Designed for fiction lovers worldwide: free, offline, and endlessly captivating.
Join a growing community of readers and start your next great adventure today!

Download now and lose yourself in a world of stories.

(All content provided from public-domain or open-license sources.)

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Free unlimited novels
- Offline reading
- AI audio narration
- Instant translation
- Daily story updates
- Customizable reader settings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP Yearly | $34.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime VIP Membership | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month VIP Membership | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Light Novel?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 😠 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Chapter download failed, points not returned
- Downloaded chapters removed over time
- Ads sometimes unskippable, requiring app restart
- Offline viewing doesn't work
- App counts down ad-free time when not in use
- Lifetime membership removed
- Apple OAuth not working
- VIP status not transferred between platforms
- Cannot restore purchase on iOS from Android
- App closes when trying to purchase again
- Ads cover the screen and cannot be removed
- Ads play at full volume regardless of settings
- App stops reading when closed (even with premium)
- Downloaded novels not accessible offline

**Most requested features**

- More content in read aloud features
- Pronunciation correction in read aloud
- Skipping certain words/phrases in read aloud
- Skipping/highlighting sentences instead of paragraphs
- Fast forward/rewind option for audio
- Real-like narrator sound for AI
- Add a timer for reading sessions
- Improve AI voice quality
- Background reading/listening feature
- Fix ads covering text
- Fix ads playing at full volume
- Fix app not working offline
- Fix TTS stopping when app is closed
- Fix VIP status transfer between platforms
- Fix purchase restoration across platforms
- Add illustrations
- Fix Apple OAuth
- Fix ad count down when not in app
- Fix downloaded chapters being removed
- Fix lifetime membership removal
- More novel selection
- Allow background listening
- Add timer for reading
- Improve AI narrator voice
- More read aloud customization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-novel-offline-reader/id1524146384/reviews.md

### 5/5 — great app

*2026-08-18, version 3.1.22*

could have better text to speech, integrating a proper AI maybe

### 4/5 — None

*2026-07-30, version 3.1.20*

Much ads but manageable and worth it

### 5/5 — Read aloud additions

*2026-07-27, version 3.1.17*

Hey I already said this is the app but I thought I’d double dip. I’m extremely impressed with the app, however I wish there was more content in the read aloud side of things. It would be great if there were more additions like pronunciation correction, skipping certain words or phrases, or only skipping/highlighting sentences instead of full on paragraphs. Great work otherwise tho

### 3/5 — Simplified Beast Evolution Path

*2026-07-21, version 3.1.17*

Surprisingly coherent and well written. The characters have depth to them and it’s actually pretty good

### 3/5 — It’s meh.

*2026-07-17, version 3.1.17*

The app looks great but the amount of ads popping up? Terrible the amount of points you get from watching ads? Terrible the ad at the bottom of the screen making scrolling laggy? Absolutely awful Ima stick with NovelReader it’s better.

### 5/5 — Really Awesome!!!!

*2026-06-30, version 3.1.16*

There are many novels that can be read online and you also get points by reading them . I can also downloads novels with these points and every log in gift points are generous. I sometimes log in daily even if I am not reading to collect points and so I can use them for later. The points system is really fair and I like it . Not like other apps where you can only get so little and have to buy them.

### 4/5 — Add a fast forward/ rewind option

*2026-06-30, version 3.1.16*

Please add an option to make it where when your listening to the audio you can skip/rewind so it will be easier to listen, I’m at work and some want to skip in the story, please add this I saw in the App Store a picture the had an option where this was available but I can’t see it, it’s the 4th picture on the App Store where it says every novel, now an audiobook

### 5/5 — Fantastic app

*2026-06-27*

One of the best novel reading app that I’ve tried. Almost all the novels are present and you can even listen to them

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the 5-star review! 😊 I'm really happy you're enjoying LightNovel. It's great to hear that you like both the large novel library and the listen feature. I'll keep improving the app and adding more features. Happy reading (and listening)!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-06-23, version 3.1.16*

Love it and only thing they could change is the sound of the narrator AI it should be real like sound person . If they use sound like the chat GPT I think it will be awesome . But over all it’s amazing app lets you read or listen as much as you can . With some ads but still way better than spending 1000$ on other apps

### 5/5 — One glitch which should be resolved however amazing app in all

*2026-06-11, version 3.1.2*

I’m enjoying the app so much however there’s just one problem. When I tried downloading the chapters with my points, it didn’t download and I couldn’t get my points back but it happened only once so I’m guessing it was a glitch apart from that I can’t wait to see more about the new feature that has been updated.

Although there are lots of ads, you can gain points by watching them which helps you to download the chapters. For me once the chapters are downloaded I can switch off my data and WiFi and enjoy uninterrupted reading, so in all I’m really enjoying the app.

## Frequently asked questions about Light Novel

### What kind of stories can I read on this app?

The app offers a vast collection of light novels and fiction across various genres. You can explore romance, fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, fanfiction, historical, horror, comedy, reincarnation, and more. All content is sourced from public-domain or open-license materials.

### Can I read stories without an internet connection?

Yes, the app features a robust offline mode. You can download individual chapters or entire novels to your device and read them anytime, anywhere, without needing an active internet connection.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to use, offering unlimited novels without subscriptions or paywalls. However, it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the app is designed for mobile use and is available for download. It aims to provide a captivating fiction experience on your pocket device.

### What are the key features of this light novel reader?

Key features include free and unlimited reading, an offline mode for reading without internet, natural AI voice narration for audio playback, instant translation into multiple languages, daily updates with new stories and chapters, and a customizable reader with font and mode adjustments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.22 — 2026-08-03

- Fresh new design for a cleaner, more modern reading experience
- Smoother EPUB imports and a helpful first-time guide to get you started
- Fixed text-to-speech and offline reading bugs
- Faster, smoother, and more stable overall

Happy reading!

### 3.1.20 — 2026-07-28

- Fresh new design for a cleaner, more modern reading experience
- Smoother EPUB imports and a helpful first-time guide to get you started
- Fixed text-to-speech and offline reading bugs
- Faster, smoother, and more stable overall

Happy reading!

### 3.1.17 — 2026-07-07

- Fresh new design for a cleaner, more modern reading experience
- Smoother EPUB imports and a helpful first-time guide to get you started
- Fixed text-to-speech and offline reading bugs
- Faster, smoother, and more stable overall

Happy reading!

### 3.1.16 — 2026-06-18

- Library now supports sub-categories, so you can organize your collection exactly the way you want.
- Performance improvements across the app for smoother, faster reading.
- Fixed minor bugs, including TTS and offline mode issues.

### 3.1.3 — 2026-06-13

- Library now supports sub-categories, so you can organize your collection exactly the way you want.
- Performance improvements across the app for smoother, faster reading.
- Fixed minor bugs, including TTS and offline mode issues.

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