# NovelShort - Novels & Fiction — Find Amazing Short Stories

> A platform for reading and listening to short stories with in-app purchases. (iPhone/iPad app by BLACK GEMSTONE CULTURE MEDIA PTE. LTD..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelshort-novels-and-fiction/id6502894256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BLACK GEMSTONE CULTURE MEDIA PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702835757)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 2,314 App Store ratings · 918 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Japanese
- Released: 2024-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelshort-novels-and-fiction/id6502894256/reviews.md

## What is NovelShort?

Dive into NovelShort and immerse yourself in a world of captivating short stories! Enjoy a seamless reading and listening experience with our sleek new interface and daily updates.

Key Features: 
Modern Design: Experience a sleek interface for effortless navigation.
Vast Library: Discover popular genres like Billionaire, Werewolf, Mystery, Fantasy, Western, and Mafia. 
Audiobook Feature: Listen to professionally narrated stories anytime, anywhere. 
Customizable Settings: Tailor your reading experience with adjustable settings. 
Daily Fresh Content: New stories added every day.


Recommended Books:
**Romance**
-Cheating Love, Endless Price
-Wicked Husband Gets His Comeuppance
-The Richest Man’s Real Daughter Returns!

**Werewolf**
-Moonlit Betrayal

**Suspense Romance**
-Dear Arthur, Please Love Me Again
-Goodbye, My Brother
-The Belated Truth

Calling for Authors:
-Publish Your Work: Share your stories and reach over 1 million readers.
-Earn More: Enjoy a 50% revenue share through various copyright models.

Our latest version comes packed with new features that will enrich your literary adventures.
--New Coin Top-up Feature:
*Use coins to unlock premium chapters and stay ahead in the story.
--Chapter Unlock Feature:
*Unlock the chapters you've been eagerly waiting for with coins, removing any barriers to your reading.
*Each unlock is a significant support to authors and a vote for quality content.
--Daily Sign-In for Coins:
*Earn coins just by signing in daily, making your reading journey more enjoyable.
*Continuous sign-ins come with extra rewards, accelerating your coin accumulation.

-- Complete Daily Missions:

Earn coins effortlessly by exploring fun tasks—watch videos, follow our accounts, or simply use the app! Rewards await every day.

--Sign In Daily for Mega Boost:

Your loyalty pays off! Sign in daily to unlock double rewards. The more you sign in, the more you win!

-- Watch Ads, Get Coins for Free:

No catch! Watch short ads to claim instant coins. Use them to unlock in-app perks, remove ads, or redeem real rewards. It's free, it's easy, and it's all here!

We're constantly striving to create a better reading environment for you. Update to the latest version now and experience these new features as we embark on a new chapter in reading together!
-- Update Now to dive into a brand-new reading experience!

Download NovelShort now to start discovering, reading, and listening to your next favorite short story!

[Subscription Agreement]
1. Service Name: Week Subscription
2. Subscription Period: 1 week
3. Subscription Price: $9.99 (1 week) 
4. Subscription Benefits: subscribers can claim 60 coins every day
5. Buying a weekly subscription service will automatically debit your iTunes account and extend the service period of one week 24 hours before the week service expires.
6. If you want to unsubscribe, please open the iOS "Settings" --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store"
-> click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", go to the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe" ", choose Week Subscription to unsubscribe. If you do not unsubscribe at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, this subscription will be automatically renewed.
User Agreement: https://www.novelettebox.com/userAgree.html
Privacy Policy: https://www.novelettebox.com/privacy.html

## Key features

- Vast library of short stories
- Multiple popular genres
- Audiobook narration
- Customizable reading settings
- Daily new content updates
- In-app currency for unlocking chapters
- Daily sign-in rewards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Once-time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Once-time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| Once-time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Once-time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Once-time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| Once-time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |
| Once-time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| 365-day VIP | $169.99 | one-time |
| 90-day VIP | $69.99 | one-time |
| 3-day VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7-day VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30-day VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7-day VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3-day VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 90-day VIP | $69.99 | one-time |
| 30-day VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| 360-day VIP | $169.99 | one-time |
| 3-day VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 365-day VIP | $269.99 | one-time |
| 7-day VIP | $7.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #113 in Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of NovelShort?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great short stories
- 🤩 Interesting and engaging content
- 📚 Wide variety of genres
- ⏱️ Quick and easy reading experience

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤖 Concerns about AI-generated stories
- 🤔 Questionable pricing and value

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Glitches and technical issues
- Inconsistent reading experience

**Most requested features**

- Free reading options
- Ability to earn coins/credits
- Longer subscription periods at lower cost
- Improved writing quality and editing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 918)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelshort-novels-and-fiction/id6502894256/reviews.md

### 1/5 — New Books with no audio

*2026-08-11*

I had enjoyed this app for quite a while. That’s why I did a yearly subscription… But since June the audio has not worked on any of the books and there have not been any new books added even if you go to the new selection tab I have updated the app. I have uninstalled reinstalled. I’ve sent emails through the app and I cannot get a resolution at all… For those of us that have paid and are avid short story readers an open line of communication if there’s an issue with the app and an offer of ‘until we get it fixed, we’re not gonna hold however long against you’ because like I said this has been ongoing since June and we’re now in August…

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2026-08-01, version 1.4.1*

Every time I try to read a book, I am unable to finish it. I have over 11,000 coins but don’t even get the option to unlock a chapter with coins. So disappointed.

### 1/5 — scam

*2026-07-31, version 1.4.1*

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### 1/5 — Not free

*2026-07-25*

Says it’s free but you gotta buy coins to unlock the “free” stories

### 1/5 — Unsubscribe

*2026-07-23, version 1.4.1*

I cannot unsubscribe, for some reason it doesn’t show up on subscriptions and it doesn’t give you an email to unsubscribe like normal apps do. DONT SUBSCRIBE!

### 1/5 — I do not recommend if you don’t have the money

*2026-07-21, version 1.4.0*

Even if you use the welfare center it’s going to let you start on the app for longer and longer. Like watching adds (two add once) but that’s not the worst part. When you’re finally close to get enough coin to read the rest of the story it’s going to let you read more stories for 15 minutes to 60 minutes. Honestly I want to give it zero stars. It’s a very annoying app. That’s why I don’t read novels 😒

### 1/5 — Scam app

*2026-07-15, version 1.4.0*

This app contains pretty much nothing but AI generated stories for sale, at astronomic prices sold by chapter making stories hundreds of dollars when full novels by real people sell for $20-$40. Apple should be ashamed for allowing such obvious scams on their platform.

### 1/5 — One of the worst apps ever

*2026-07-03, version 1.4.0*

The story’s are fine but needing to pay $2 a chapter is insane

### 1/5 — Estafa

*2026-06-30, version 1.4.0*

He pagado la suscripción y el capítulo sigue incompleto

### 1/5 — i cant use it

*2026-06-26, version 1.4.0*

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## Frequently asked questions about NovelShort

### What is NovelShort?

NovelShort is a mobile application that offers a vast library of short stories across various popular genres. It provides both reading and listening experiences with a modern interface and daily content updates. Users can discover new tales, listen to professionally narrated audiobooks, and customize their reading environment.

### How can I unlock premium chapters?

Premium chapters can be unlocked using in-app coins. You can earn these coins by signing in daily, completing daily missions, watching short ads, or through a weekly subscription service which provides 60 coins per day.

### Is NovelShort free to use?

The app is free to download and offers a significant amount of content for free. However, certain premium chapters or content may require in-app purchases using coins, which can be earned or bought.

### What genres are available on NovelShort?

NovelShort features a wide range of popular genres including Billionaire, Werewolf, Mystery, Fantasy, Western, Mafia, and Romance. The app also highlights specific recommended books within these categories.

### Can I listen to stories on NovelShort?

Yes, the app includes an audiobook feature that allows you to listen to professionally narrated stories. This feature enables you to enjoy your favorite tales anytime and anywhere, even when you're not actively reading.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.5 — 2026-08-27

Improved certain user experience aspects！
Update now to feel the brand-new [NovelShort]! Click "Update Now" to start a smooth new experience~

### 1.4.4 — 2026-08-24

Improved certain user experience aspects！
Update now to feel the brand-new [NovelShort]! Click "Update Now" to start a smooth new experience~

### 1.4.3 — 2026-08-10

We have introduced ad-supported unlocking for AIGC short dramas. Users can now watch ads to unlock selected episodes and continue enjoying more immersive story content. This release also includes performance improvements and bug fixes for a smoother experience.

### 1.4.2 — 2026-08-03

mproved certain user experience aspects！
Update now to feel the brand-new [NovelShort]! Click "Update Now" to start a smooth new experience~

### 1.4.1 — 2026-07-22

mproved certain user experience aspects！
Update now to feel the brand-new [NovelShort]! Click "Update Now" to start a smooth new experience~

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