# NovelQuest — Turn reading into an adventure

> Turn reading into an adventure (iPhone/iPad app by Hydra Softworks.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelquest/id6654914538 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hydra Softworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/550896869)
- Category: Books, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-01-06
- Data updated: 2026-05-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelquest/id6654914538/reviews.md

## What is NovelQuest?

Turn your reading journey into an adventure with NovelQuest! Earn XP in unique “Skills” by marking books as read. Can you reach Level 5 in Love, Magic, Mythology, or Artificial Intelligence? Whether you love romance, thrillers, sci-fi, history, or fantasy, there’s a skill tailored just for you.

Timeline
Dive into a vibrant social feed where you can explore what others are reading, share your progress, and compare skills with fellow book lovers. You can also recommend books or ask the community for suggestions.

My Books
Effortlessly manage your want-to-read, currently-reading, and read lists. Powered by Open Library, finding your next read is easier than ever.

Skills
Curious about what to read next? Discover books that boost your XP in specific skills. Learn something new or master the ones you already love!

Badges
Embark on a treasure hunt! Unlock badges by reading books that match two specific skills. Can you collect them all?

My Profile
Track your skills and customize how your profile is displayed to other readers. Share your top skills as a sleek graphic and inspire others to join the adventure.

Ready to level up your reading? Download NovelQuest today!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.22.0 — 2026-03-07

- Reading History Timeline - on the My Books page, you can see a visual representation of your reading history.

### 1.21.0 — 2026-02-15

- Book Reading History - Track your reading journey with the new reading history feature. You can manage it on the Book page—it's optional and separate from your Shelf. In the future, it will be used to display a reading timeline on your profile.
- Improved Navigation - Search has been moved to the bottom navigation bar for easier access. Skills and Badges are now grouped under the Quests page.

### 1.20.0 — 2026-02-03

- New design of Skills and Badges

### 1.19.0 — 2026-02-03

Added 3 new skills:
- Virtual Reality
- Self-esteem
- Courage

### 1.18.0 — 2025-10-21

Added three new skills:
- Stress Management
- Smugglers
- Conspiracies

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