# realnovel

> A digital library offering a wide selection of short stories across multiple genres. (iPhone/iPad app by SEREAL PTE. LTD..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realnovel/id6683304338 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SEREAL PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768483152)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.21/5 from 296 App Store ratings · 151 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2024-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realnovel/id6683304338/reviews.md

## What is realnovel?

RealNovel is the ultimate app for short story lovers worldwide! Enjoy a vast library of stories across genres like romance, mystery, fantasy, and more. Our carefully curated collection ensures that every read is a memorable one. Whether you’re seeking a quick read during your commute or a gripping tale before bed, RealNovel has it all. With new stories added regularly and an easy-to-use interface, you'll always have a great story at hand. Join a global community of readers and experience the best short-form fiction today!

Features:
A wide range of genres, from romance to adventure
Personalized recommendations based on your preferences
Regular updates with fresh stories
Easy offline reading mode
User-friendly interface designed for a seamless reading experience
Subscription Information:
We offer flexible subscription plans that allow you to access all stories without limits:

Weekly Membership: $14.99 for 7 days
Monthly Membership: $29.99 for 30 days
Seasonal Membership: $69.99 for 90 days
Annual Membership: $169.99 for 365 days
With any of these memberships, you can read unlimited stories across all genres. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off in account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via your account settings.

For more details, please refer to:

Privacy Policy: https://264xs.lingchuang.co/yszc.html
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internetservices/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Vast library of short stories
- Multiple genres (romance, mystery, fantasy, etc.)
- Personalized recommendations
- Regularly updated content
- Offline reading mode
- User-friendly interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| week | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| month | $29.99 | per month |
| year | $169.99 | per year |
| threeMonth | $69.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RealNovel_Coins 4000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| RealNovel_Coins 1500 | $12.99 | one-time |
| RealNovel_Coins 2500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| RealNovel_Coins 700 | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of realnovel?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💡 Interesting story concepts

**Cons**

- 💰 Extremely high subscription costs
- 🔒 Subscription issues - unable to access content after payment
- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- ⛔ Deceptive advertising - free stories not actually free

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Subscription payments not working
- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to access paid content

**Most requested features**

- Ability to read more chapters for free
- Reduce subscription prices
- Fix subscription activation issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 151)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realnovel/id6683304338/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Worst thing ever

*2026-04-14, version 1.2.5*

Can’t even read the full story, it’s awful it’s just gonna waste your storage.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-07-29, version 1.2.5*

App to my money but never gave my subscription

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2025-07-28, version 1.2.5*

I literally could only read one chapter and when I went to read the next, the app was asking me to buy a membership to read any of the other chapters. Unlike some similar apps their was no way you could complete task to earn money in the game to view the next chapter for free.

### 1/5 — Just not worth it

*2025-07-24, version 1.2.5*

This app just isn’t worth it it’s took my money and I couldn’t even read the book I wanted to just scamming me out of money and isn’t worth it by any mean don’t download it

### 1/5 — This is a scam

*2025-07-21, version 1.2.5*

The prices are crazy plus only one chapter and I’m already asked to pay that is outrageous

### 1/5 — Pay for everything

*2025-07-19, version 1.2.5*

U have to pay for literally everything and im 100 percent of all these stories are AI generated if u wana read these just copy and paste the first chapter into chat gpt and ask them to finish it instead of pay a ludicrous amount for ai garbage

### 1/5 — Terrible..

*2025-07-18, version 1.2.5*

After one chapter you have to pay full price just to keep reading . Overall it’s not worth your time..

### 1/5 — Don’t recommend

*2025-07-18, version 1.2.5*

Paid for the subscription bc the first story I read seemed good and it was. After the first book or two the more I read the more atrocious the  grammar got. Tried to read one book and got maybe 3 chapters in and it didn’t make any sense what so ever and was no where close to proper English. Save your money and time.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-07-06, version 1.2.5*

Completely money driven and it costs up to 50 Aud just to complete one story, and they have dumb plots that just waste you time, don’t get hooked you will end up broke and bored terrible app I can find better story’s on reddit written by broke teenagers

### 1/5 — The pay and somthing better

*2025-07-06, version 1.2.5*

You need to take of the pays off because the reviews, instead of doing pain when you’re literally reading the first chapter, you should just put a time limit before they can read it again. No one’s really gonna be like trying to read all of them. If all it’s gonna do is have them pay on the first chapter.

## Frequently asked questions about realnovel

### What is RealNovel?

RealNovel is an application designed for short story enthusiasts. It provides access to a large collection of stories spanning genres like romance, mystery, and fantasy. The app aims to offer a memorable reading experience with a user-friendly interface and regularly updated content.

### What are the key features of RealNovel?

Key features include a wide range of genres, personalized story recommendations based on user preferences, regular additions of new stories, an easy offline reading mode, and a user-friendly interface for a seamless experience.

### How much does RealNovel cost?

RealNovel operates on a subscription model. Options include weekly ($14.99), monthly ($29.99), seasonal ($69.99), and annual ($169.99) memberships, all offering unlimited access to stories across all genres.

### Can I read stories offline with RealNovel?

Yes, RealNovel offers an easy offline reading mode. This feature allows you to download stories and enjoy them even when you don't have an internet connection, making it convenient for commutes or travel.

### How do I manage my subscription?

Subscriptions can be managed or canceled through your account settings within the app. To avoid automatic renewal, ensure you turn off the subscription at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2025-04-17

We have fixed some bugs and improve the user experience

### 1.2.4 — 2025-04-15

We have fixed some bugs and improve the user experience.

### 1.2.3 — 2024-11-20

We have fixed some bugs and improve the user experience.

### 1.2.1 — 2024-11-06

-Bug fixed-
We have fixed some bugs and improved the user experience.

### 1.2 — 2024-11-04

We have fixed some bugs and improved the user 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 2026-08-06.*