NOVELOUS Light Novels User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience40.0% of reviews
Neutral6.7% of reviews
Negative experience53.3% of reviews

~ Based on 15 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is NOVELOUS Light Novels Safe?

NOVELOUS Light Novels appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for NOVELOUS Light Novels is 90/100.

This assessment is based on 231 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.6/5.

Safety Analysis

90.5% of ratings point to a safe experience
3.0% of ratings suggest some concerns
6.5% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 231 App Store ratings for NOVELOUS Light Novels.

Is NOVELOUS Light Novels Legit?

NOVELOUS Light Novels appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for NOVELOUS Light Novels is 78/100.

Based on 78 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Free

This app is free for lots of comics and the comics are well drawn and high quality

Very good

Honestly its pretty good especially with the point system, only thing is to add more genres and itd be perfect

Not what I would pick

When I first got the app, it had nothing what I wanted to read and barely any books, both and novels and comics, I couldn’t search anything either so I couldn’t find what I wanted. there were only like three books in each category and there were only about five categories. Definitely not picking this up again maybe if it gets better though.
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Response from developer

Thanks for taking the time to share such detailed feedback — it really helps. Search by title name is available in the app, but you're right that it isn't always easy to find what you're looking for. We're actively working to make search smoother and more intuitive so titles are easier to discover. On the catalog, our lineup is still growing — we're actively expanding the selection with more titles and variety across genres for both novels and manga. We'd love to win you back as the app improves. Thanks for giving it a try, and we hope you'll check in again down the road!

Buns

The comics n shi are good but you have to use in app currency to read them, ts ahh twin

Response from developer

Thanks for the kind words about the comics — we're glad you're enjoying them! We're actively reviewing the coin system based on feedback like yours to make it as fair and rewarding as possible. We appreciate you giving the app a try, and we hope you'll keep reading with us.

Great light novels!

I've been wanting to read Gonna Be the Twintail since the anime released like a decade ago so I'm excited it see it finally get translated. Also happy to see A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics.

Response from developer

Thanks for reading Novelous and for the kind words! We’re glad you found titles you’ve been wanting to read, and that Gonna Be the Twintail and A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics are bringing you joy. More titles and improvements are on the way, so we hope you continue to enjoy reading with us.

nice

rlly good

Response from developer

Thank you for your support! We're glad you're enjoying the app. If you ever have suggestions for features or stories you’d like to see, we’d love to hear them.

It’s good

It’s good

Response from developer

Thank you for your support! We're glad you're enjoying the app. More titles and features are on the way, so we hope you continue to enjoy reading with us!

Isn’t that good…

To be completely honest I haven’t read much because most of the stories r kinda basic and somehow boring? Idk but most of the novels r kindaaa gooner material? And the things that u need more points is not my favorite and keeps me from reading less…so really mid!the only one I read that was kinda good turned out to be less how do I say it hooked?As in like I lost interest.
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Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts. We understand the current lineup may not have matched what you were looking for, and we hear your feedback about wanting more variety in the catalog. We're actively working to expand our selection with a broader range of genres and stories that keep readers hooked. Regarding the point/coin system, we're also reviewing how it works to make sure it doesn't get in the way of your reading experience. We appreciate you giving the app a try and hope you'll check back as we continue to grow.

Long review/complaint please read this for tips.

So, this app has some downsides and upsides. It barely had ads, but my complain is that the stories/novels had absolutely no pictures. It felt really boring like reading a simple book. And usually pictures describe the scene and people, but all they did is a little circle with a AI slop image. Also i noticed that at least the 3rd one is coins. Yes, i know that you get coins very often. But, its kinda useless. Unless you get money for it, but i still find it useless since most people cant afford to pay for coins if you have to. Some people can but most people cant, this part isn’t really an issue, just my opinion. Also i suggest for a tip, i suggest that you make the stories actually have some pictures, due to attention spans being bad these days. Most teenagers or kids on here like to use their imagination with a bit of context like a photo, but there’s none on here. Another tip is that to use those little bubbles or like fake sound effects in text or in a sound thing so it’s like “woosh.” Thank you for making this app and trying to make it better, this app is mid but it’s not bad at all. And i suggest having little stickers for the comments if you want since it’ll be a nice last touch. Thank you for reviewing and reading my review, i wish you the best on this app for your journey and that it turns out well <3 .
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Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review — we really appreciate it. Regarding illustrations, because our titles are based on original published works, we're unable to add images beyond what the original authors and publishers have provided. That said, we understand that visuals can enhance the reading experience, and we're always looking for ways to make the app more engaging within those boundaries. Regarding the coin system, we understand it can feel limiting, and we're reviewing how we can offer more value and better access for all readers. Your suggestions about sound effects and comment stickers are creative ideas, and we'll keep them in mind as we plan future updates. Feedback like yours genuinely helps us shape the direction of the app. Thank you for your encouragement — we'll keep working to make it better! If you have any more ideas or feedback, feel free to reach out to us at support@novelous.net.

it’s bad

literally doesn’t have any good ones. i downloaded because the ad showed an isekai genre but it’s just gooner ones.

Response from developer

Thank you for trying the app. Sorry the current lineup didn’t match what you expected from the ad. We know our catalog needs more variety, and we’re actively working to add more isekai and fantasy titles. We appreciate the feedback. It truly helps us improve.

DONT GET

To be honest the whole thing is mid. I honestly didn’t like the way the novels were set up and how you have to get points to read more that pmo. I don’t like the app and all there is are gooner novels.

Response from developer

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We understand the point system and current lineup can feel frustrating, and we’re actively reviewing both to improve the reading experience. We’re also working to expand the catalog with more variety across genres. We appreciate you giving the app a try.

Cant find any peak

All i could find was GOONER manga but i guess when you get points you get alot so thats nice

Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad you gave the platform a try and found something you enjoyed. Our current catalog is just the beginning, and we’re actively working on expanding the lineup and improving how points and rewards work so readers can get more value over time. Your feedback is genuinely appreciated, and we hope you’ll check back as we continue to add more titles and features.

Awesome

This app is awesome I can read light novels and manga that I’ve been longing to read for years!

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you’re enjoying the light novels and manga. More titles and improvements are on the way, so we hope you continue to enjoy reading with us.

Underwhelming

You would think Shogakukan would want to make this a flagship manga app to compete against Shueisha and Viz. But... all the manga available is already on Comikey. The "subscription" option is pitiful for $9.99. Who is this for? AI?? C'mon.

AI Slop

The developer does not disclose this here or within the app, but the titles feature within are machine translated. Furthermore, they edited out all dialogue-adjacent narration in favor of speech bubbles with character art icons because, according to their own press material, they believe readers are too dumb to remember the names of the characters in the book they are reading. Buy or rent e-books of your favorite light novel series from reputable publishers and skip this platform.
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Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. To clarify, while our workflow uses AI as a support tool, the translation itself is shaped by a dedicated team of human translators, editors, and quality reviewers. Each chapter goes through multiple rounds of refinement to ensure character voices, nuance, and tone remain true to the original work. Regarding the speech-bubble UI, it does not replace or remove narration. All narrative passages remain in the standard novel format. The bubbles are simply a visual way to present dialogue, replacing speaker tags with character icons that readers can tap to view names and bios. Some readers find this makes dialogue easier to follow, but we understand preferences may vary. Your feedback truly helps us continue improving the reading experience. If you’d like more detail on our approach, we’ve shared an interview here: https://novelous.net/specials/interviews/1