# NovelBar — Your Reading Haven

> A reading platform with a vast library of trending novels across diverse genres. (iPhone/iPad app by QVON.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelbar/id6453157225 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [QVON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683464261)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 2,076 App Store ratings · 469 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 154 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelbar/id6453157225/reviews.md

## What is NovelBar?

NovelBar is an innovative reading platform that offers a vast library of trending novels across diverse genres.  From passionate romances to thrilling adventures, NovelBar provides an extensive selection of books designed to leave you spellbound.

We believe reading is more than just a pastime—it’s a way to escape, relax, and explore new worlds.  That’s why our collection is carefully curated to cater to every preference.  Whether you're drawn to heartfelt love stories or edge-of-your-seat fantasy, NovelBar has the perfect book waiting for you.

Behind our expansive library is Letterlux, a dynamic platform where talented authors bring fresh, high-quality content to readers like you.  If you're an aspiring author, you can apply to become a Letterlux signed writer through the link: https://letterlux.tech/ and have your novel featured on NovelBar.

So whether you're a seasoned reader or simply looking to broaden your literary horizons, NovelBar is your go-to app for immersive, unforgettable stories.

Subscription Agreement
1. Period：monthly(auto-renewable subscriptions)
2. Price：$19.99/month
3. Payment: The purchase will be charged to your iTunes account.
4. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will automatically deduct fees within 24 hours before the subscription expires. After successful deduction, the subscription will be postponed for one cycle.
5. Cancel：You can cancel your subscription at any time 24 hours before the subscription expires.
6. Manage subscriptions: You can view and manage your renewals.
7. Award：After subscribing, the coins and bonus received each month are limited. If you need more coins, please make an additional recharge.
8. Privacy:https://api.novelbars.com/privacy_policy
9. Term of Service:https://api.novelbars.com/user_agreement

## Key features

- Vast library of trending novels
- Diverse genres including romance and fantasy
- Curated collection for every preference
- Platform for aspiring authors
- Immersive reading experience
- Monthly subscription with bonus coins

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Weekly subscription | $25.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4100 Coins | $40.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #116 in Top Free · Book (US App Store)
- #32 in Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of NovelBar?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great stories
- 👍 Enjoyable reading experience
- 💡 Variety of book options

**Cons**

- 💰 Exorbitant costs for reading chapters
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscription model
- 🐛 Technical issues like freezing, glitches
- ⏱️ Slow coin accumulation for free reading

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent chapter pricing
- Subscription benefits not being properly applied
- Search function not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Option to purchase full books instead of chapters
- Improved customer support responsiveness
- Better editing and proofreading of stories

## Recent user reviews (10 of 469)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelbar/id6453157225/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scam

*2026-08-22*

Downloaded this app for free. They ended up charging my card for 200 worth of unauthorized charges. Dont even have the app on my phone anymore and they continue to charge my card. Complete SCAM

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.
You can view and manage your subscription by following these steps. 
Profile > Coin Package Banner > Scroll to bottom > In the subscription agreement section, click the text link for subscription management.

### 1/5 — Be careful

*2026-08-13, version 2.2.2*

Says watch 2 ads for free chapter … 1 ad can be 2 minutes and another “single” ad can be made up of 3 ads … feels wrong.  Also now sending you out of app to a web page ad, then makes you watch ad to get back into app.

Oh, and most of the stories are “ongoing” but not getting any new chapters ….,

### 1/5 — Pricing

*2026-08-05*

This app is wildly overpriced and the amount of money you pay for a months subscription to not get everything available is actually ridiculous. To only have a set amount of coins on a months subscription considering what you pay is ridiculous.

### 1/5 — Too Expensive Compared to Other Apps

*2026-08-01, version 2.2.2*

There are a few great books in here. I had a weekly subscription with unlimited reading and made the mistake of cancelling it. Now I don’t see an option for unlimited reading. The coin packages are way too much and the chapters take a lot of coins to unlock. The chapters in this app cost 3-4 times more than chapters in other apps. I really wish the two books I’m trying to finish were available in a different app so I could take my business elsewhere.

### 1/5 — Expensive

*2026-07-28, version 2.2.2*

UPDATE: ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THEM TO STOP CHARGING MY CREDIT CARD 🤬🤬Story was good but it shouldn’t cost $60 to get only halfway through. I could’ve bought 3 better edited books! Bailing. Would love to read rest of story but I can’t even find anything that tells me how much it costs per chapter or word count. These predatory apps should be banned.

### 1/5 — Have to pay

*2026-07-26, version 2.2.2*

The app used to let you read 10 chapter per day. But with the recent update that has been removed. Now you get one or two chapters and have to pay to read any more each day. Very frustrating. Bring back the ability to watch adds to get chapters and this would be great again.

### 1/5 — Unhappy

*2026-07-24*

Top of the list for things to know. If you purchase a bunch of points they are going to charge you more per chapter then they ever do if you just do whatever daily to earn points. They have charged me 121 for one chapter and 106 yet if just use daily points the most they charge is 99. I spent more than a book was worth because I wanted to read it. Meanwhile when I did what I needed to do to earn points to read part of it this App cheated me out of points. No chapter has cost more than 99 points up u til now but because I waited and let the points add up they charged me extra. For the chapter I just unlocked they charged me 121 points!!! What a ripoff. That’s not the only time but this time I watched the points each chapter so I would know how much they stole. I will finish this story but that will be it. Either get more reasonable or hopefully get ignored by all. Looks they will not let me post this review because they don’t like it.

Another issue where they ripped me off which means they will do it to you also. I counted how many games I would need to play to get the points I needed to read the next chapter. I played those games which were 8 I played. I only got credit for 5. I’m just trying to finish this one story and they keep cheating me out of points whenever they want.

Again I just had 150 points and they charged me 147 just because. What a POS.

**Developer response:** Hi,thank you for your kind note and nice advice. Your request has been conveyed to the relevant personnel. We are making efforts to provide better service for all readers. Thanks again and have a great day!

### 1/5 — Rewards Taken Away

*2026-07-18*

UPDATE: Not even a day later, a collected my rewards today, had 603, just looked now I have 544, real nice! Purposely don’t read the next chapter to see what would happen, guess we know. 

What a scam. You can clearly see the amount of people that say how grossly expensive it is. Their response is “visit the rewards page”. HA, I do that daily, yesterday I collected my rewards and had 643, this morning I woke up to collect again and I’m down to 598. I didn’t even read anything to have used them. Don’t give these scammers any of your hard earned money, they can’t even be honest with the rewards you earned! This is not the first time it’s happened, just the first time I’m finally posting about it because it’s a joke!

**Developer response:** Hi,thank you for your kind note and nice advice. Your request has been conveyed to the relevant personnel. We are making efforts to provide better service for all readers. Thanks again and have a great day!

### 1/5 — Gonna miss it

*2026-07-14, version 2.2.0*

I love the stories. Honestly I just cannot justify spending the money when a book online can be purchased for under $5 or $10. 
The purchase to finish a book is awful. 
My subscription ends the 27th and I won’t be renewing.

### 2/5 — Not happy

*2026-07-02, version 2.1.8*

After reading an amazing story through Facebook I downloaded the app only to learn it subscribed only whereas it was advertised as being able to read it for free if you watch ads which I was fine with. However that is not the case and I won’t pay a subscription simply to read stories that have lots of errors etc. so now I’m stuck not being able to read an awesome story line because of false advertising. I don’t mind watching a few ads like I do on other platforms but this is… ridiculous.
Too bad../

## Frequently asked questions about NovelBar

### What is NovelBar?

NovelBar is an innovative reading platform that offers a vast library of trending novels across diverse genres. It's designed to provide readers with an immersive experience and a curated selection of stories, from passionate romances to thrilling adventures.

### What kind of books can I find on NovelBar?

You can find a wide variety of trending novels across diverse genres on NovelBar. The collection is carefully curated to cater to every preference, including heartfelt love stories, edge-of-your-seat fantasy, and thrilling adventures.

### How much does NovelBar cost?

NovelBar operates on a monthly subscription model costing $19.99 per month. This subscription includes a limited amount of coins and bonus rewards each month, with options for additional recharges if more coins are needed.

### Can aspiring authors publish their work on NovelBar?

Yes, aspiring authors can apply to become a Letterlux signed writer through the provided link (https://letterlux.tech/) to have their novels featured on NovelBar. This platform serves as a dynamic space for talented authors to share their high-quality content.

### How do I manage my subscription?

You can manage your subscription through your Apple iTunes account. Subscriptions are auto-renewable monthly, and you can cancel at any time 24 hours before the subscription expires. The Apple iTunes account will automatically deduct fees within 24 hours before the subscription expires.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.4 — 2026-08-27

Add new features and enhance experience.

### 2.2.2 — 2026-07-22

Add new features and enhance experience.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-07-09

Add new features and enhance experience.

### 2.1.8 — 2026-06-30

Add new features and enhance experience.

### 2.1.6 — 2026-05-19

Add new features and enhance experience.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*