# LN-Reader

> iOS app for reading novels from baka-tsuki. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephan Deumier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ln-reader/id1112989044 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stephan Deumier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112989043)
- Category: Entertainment, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ln-reader/id1112989044/reviews.md

## What is LN?

Want something like BakaReader EX on iOS then there is it!!

Warning :
There is no licensed novel (sword art online, mahouka, etc) and if it's not in baka-tsuki website it's not in my app either.
Take it as an alpha work since it's far from done and every novel doesn't work (most do however^^), if you have a probleme submit an issue on github here : https://github.com/AzSiAz/LN-Reader/issues
END Warning

Features :
- Read baka-tsuki novels directly on your iphone and ipad
- Add them to favorites
- Refresh button to get latest data 
- Push notification (Not new chapter for now but it's coming)

Coming :
- Download chapters for offline use
- Read Web novel and teaser
- Automatically get latest data

## Key features

- Read baka-tsuki novels
- Add novels to favorites
- Refresh for latest data
- Push notifications (future chapter updates)
- Alpha version with active development

## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ln-reader/id1112989044/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Won’t let me search stuff

*2025-10-07, version 1.2*

I downloaded the app and already I see problems like this? Bad

### 2/5 — Wont load after opening??

*2023-09-23, version 1.2*

I’m not sure if it’s the app or just my phone but after opening the app it will just stay on loading 😭😭

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-12-28, version 1.2*

Nothing works

### 5/5 — Not working

*2019-07-25, version 1.2*

Hi I was wondering what happen to high school dxd light novel that was on the app

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2019-06-29, version 1.2*

The app seemed promising but when I downloaded the app it didn’t want to load no matter how long I waited

### 1/5 — help

*2019-05-18, version 1.2*

Does this app still working? It keeps loading

### 4/5 — I love light novel but!

*2019-03-22, version 1.2*

But in next happen it just loading never open showing to me! It just loading stuck like stop loading it known error loading! Can you please to fix clean error loading?

### 4/5 — Needs a bookmarking feature

*2019-01-09, version 1.2*

Now that the scroll/read issue is fixed, this app is actually pretty decent, with a really good selection of ongoing and completed popular light novel series. I’ve discovered some new ones I’ve never heard about as well as enjoyed some that were the inspiration for some of my favorite anime and manga series. The translations are very very readable with grammar and spelling that could rival the quality of that in published books, but the only thing that could be better is the nonexistent bookmarking feature. The bookmarking feature is essential to any reading app, preferably a bookmarking system that allows you to automatically return to the exact place you stopped reading last with just a single click. For now, I’ve had to write down the chapter and volume of the series I left off on, and sometimes even go as far as screenshooting my place. It’s a bit inconvenient but I don’t mind especially if I get to enjoy series like Gonna Be the Twin Tail and Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu without paying. If you only fixed that, this app would be perfect. The rest of this app is amazing from the seamless tap interactions, font and page color customizability, and wide selection of popular and lesser known light novels. Thank you, creator(s)? for putting in the time to put together this app. I plan to keep using it as it’s usable, and I’m willing to bet that it’s going to take me a very long time to get through everything on here witch is a plus. But hopefully, you’ll continue publishing and translating some of the incomplete series on this app and adding new ones as they release so I’ll keep coming back for more.

### 3/5 — Good but has potential to be better

*2018-09-04, version 1.2*

Well it’s not bad but needs more features like download and such. Also if possible include novels from novel planet because it has move novels compared to Baka tsuki

### 5/5 — Good

*2018-08-11, version 1.2*

I hope always update LN

## Frequently asked questions about LN

### What is LN-Reader?

LN-Reader is an iOS application designed to allow users to read novels directly from the baka-tsuki website on their iPhone and iPad. It functions as a mobile interface for accessing and enjoying content from this specific novel aggregation platform.

### What are the main features of LN-Reader?

Key features include the ability to read baka-tsuki novels directly, add them to a favorites list for easy access, and a refresh button to retrieve the latest data. The app also supports push notifications, with future updates planned for chapter alerts.

### Is LN-Reader free to use?

Yes, LN-Reader is a free application. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating it is entirely free for users.

### What devices is LN-Reader compatible with?

LN-Reader is designed for iOS devices, specifically your iPhone and iPad. It allows for direct reading of novels on these mobile platforms.

### Can I download novels for offline reading?

Currently, downloading chapters for offline use is a feature that is planned for future development. The current version allows for direct reading while online, with offline capabilities expected in upcoming updates.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2016-07-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Hi, sorry about this app which stopped working or with no data on first start & after, as I was moving out of my old place I couldn't fix the problem, it should be good since 1 week or so but if another problem arise or you want a new feature tell me by opening a new issue (with a screenshot of the problem if you can) here : https://github.com/AzSiAz/LN-Reader/issues
Thanks :)

So this version basically only add some option to change reading experience (still no chapter download, next update), I had some problem to implement it so tell me if something is broken, or if something is missing by opening an issue with the link I gave earlier

Thanks again for reading and see you soon for a new update :)

### 1.1 — 2016-05-27

WARNING :
Since there have been breaking change in database please prefer a reinstallation, an update should work but since you won't keep your data and I can't delete them due to a bad choice in my previous code you will end up with unusable disk space (not so much unusable disk space normally but it's your choice).
END

This update does mostly one thing a complete restart to be able to make update more easily in the future
App size divided by 3 :)

Notification Push :
 For now they are usefull only for news concerning the application and in case something is not working (I hope this case don't happen..) but in the future you will receive an update for your favorite novel update

News : 
 As mentioned earlier there are news in the Settings tabs

I will start working on getting a more readable chapter page starting with new style and sepia/night mode.
Then I will correct data for every novel I with incorrect tome list-chapter etc

Thanks for reading this and please talk about the app to person interested in light novel because the more feedback I get the better the app will be :D

### 1.0 — 2016-05-18

No release notes.

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