Best Novel Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know Novelmates, this is the deeper bench. 248+ novel apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Novel Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Novelmates-Best Stories&NovelsNovelmates-Best Stories&NovelsFree4.1★ (4.5K)YesYesNov 2026
2NovelFlow-Unlimited BooksNovelFlow-Unlimited BooksFree4.7★ (12K)NoYesNov 2026
3Wattpad - Read & Write StoriesWattpad - Read & Write StoriesFree4.7★ (706K)YesYesNov 2026
4GoodNovel - Booktok, StoriesGoodNovel - Booktok, StoriesFree4.5★ (235K)NoYesNov 2026
5NovelReader - World of NovelsNovelReader - World of NovelsFree4.7★ (4.2K)YesYesNov 2026
6WebNovel - Read Novels & MangaWebNovel - Read Novels & MangaFree4.3★ (48K)YesYesNov 2026
7MyPassion: Read Novels & BooksMyPassion: Read Novels & BooksFree4.5★ (36K)YesYesNov 2026
8Dreame - Read Best RomanceDreame - Read Best RomanceFree4.4★ (171K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Novel

Novelmates-Best Stories&Novels#1

Novelmates-Best Stories&Novels by HK IReader Technology Limited

Read Trending Romance Stories
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.1😞(4.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#70in Books
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Explore a vast collection of romantic novels across multiple genres. This app offers personalized recommendations, bookmarking, and a comfortable reading experience with night mode. Subscribe for unlimited, uninterrupted access to captivating stories anytime, anywhere.

What We Love

  • 📚 Captivating stories
  • 💡 Innovative reading concept

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Incomplete/inconsistent stories
  • 📝 Poor writing quality
NovelFlow-Unlimited Books#2

NovelFlow-Unlimited Books by RNOVEL PTE. LTD.

Read All Stories & Audiobooks
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.7😐(12K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#24in Books
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Access a vast library of over 500,000 ebooks and audiobooks, including trending novels and fanfiction. Enjoy offline reading with one-tap downloads and customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and themes. New chapters are updated daily across a wide range of genres.

What We Love

  • 👍 Free reading with ads
  • 🤑 Affordable subscription option
  • 📚 Interesting story selection
  • 🕰️ Able to read without interruption

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Excessive ads interrupting reading
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency on chapter counts
  • 🤔 Incomplete or unfinished stories
  • 🤯 Frustrating chapter unlock system
  • 🐛 Grammatical/spelling errors in stories
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories#3

Wattpad - Read & Write Stories by Wattpad Corp

Books: reading and writing
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.7😐(706K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in Books
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Discover and read millions of original stories across diverse genres, or share your own writing with a global community. Connect with fellow readers and writers, build your personal library, and potentially see your work discovered by entertainment companies.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for reading and writing
  • 👍 Diverse range of stories
  • 👍 Allows for community and interaction
  • 👍 Helpful for improving writing skills
  • 👍 Offline reading feature (previously)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔒 Security concerns with data breaches
  • 💰 Monetization through paid stories and premium
  • 📚 Limited offline reading (new update)
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding relevant stories
  • 📢 Excessive ads interrupting reading

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FAQ about Novel

What are the best novel apps for iPhone?
Novelmates-Best Stories&Novels tops our novel apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 4.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top novel apps we rank are free to download, including Novelmates-Best Stories&Novels and NovelFlow-Unlimited Books.
Novelmates-Best Stories&Novels shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ novel apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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