# VNovel Visual Novel Player — Ren'Py player with translation

> Ren'Py player with translation (iPhone/iPad app by Phuc Pham.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vnovel-visual-novel-player/id6809315115 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Phuc Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808297224)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 232 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vnovel-visual-novel-player/id6809315115/reviews.md

## What is VNovel Visual Novel Player?

VNovel is an offline-first visual novel player for user-owned Ren'Py games.

Import compatible Ren'Py game folders or ZIP files and play them inside VNovel's private app sandbox.

Key features:
• Support for Ren'Py 7 and Ren'Py 8 games
• Import and manage your own visual novel library
• On-device translation powered by Google ML Kit
• Free users can translate up to 500 unique sentences
• VNovel Pro Lifetime unlocks unlimited translation and Bilingual Mode
• Tap-to-translate for the current dialogue
• Realtime translation on supported devices
• Save backup and restore tools
• Compatibility scan and runtime profiles
• Virtual controls and keyboard
• Per-game translation and runtime settings
• Network access for imported games is disabled by default
• No account or sign-in required

VNovel does not provide, sell, or distribute commercial visual novel games. Users are responsible for importing content they legally own or are authorized to use.

VNovel is independent software and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Ren'Py project.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VNovel Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-21

No release notes.

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