By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026
GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories
Overview
Books & Reference
GoodNovel
Free
Apr 15, 2020
4.0.8.1318
6.0
$0.10 - $199.99 per item
No
Apr 10, 2026
Features
📖 Dive into a Universe of Stories
GoodNovel
🔥 Why Readers Love GoodNovel 🔥 ✅ Largest Web Novel Library
500,000+ original books with 1,000+ new chapters daily
✅ Genre Paradise Billionaire Romance ❤️🔥 Urban Fantasy 🏙️✨ Mystery/Thriller 🕵️♂️ Sci-Fi Adventures 🚀 Werewolf Sagas 🐺 Fan Fiction Universes 📚
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Ratings breakdown
784,000 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
SINGAPORE NEW READING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.
Address
8 TEMASEK BOULEVARD #39-02 SUNTEC TOWER THREE Singapore 038988
Website
https://www.goodnovel.com/Phone
+65 8097 7729
Support
contact@goodnovel.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Is GoodNovel free to use? high
The app is free to download, but it includes in-app purchases ranging from $0.10 to $199.99 per item. Users report that reading chapters often requires watching ads or spending coins, which can be purchased. Multiple reviewers describe the cost as high, noting that $40 may not be enough to finish a single book.
Source: app_metadata, user_reviews
Can I read books I already paid for after a long time? low
One recent reviewer reports that a book they unlocked a year and a half ago was partially relocked upon rereading, requiring additional check-ins to access chapters. This suggests that some unlocked content may not remain permanently accessible.
Source: user_reviews
Are there ads in the app? medium
Yes. One user describes that after reading a very short chapter (about 2 pages), they must watch an ad that is longer than the chapter itself. The app's metadata lists 'contains ads' as false, but this appears to refer to third-party ad monetization, while in-app ads for coins or rewards are present.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
What kind of stories can I read? high
The app offers over 500,000 original books across genres including billionaire romance, urban fantasy, mystery/thriller, sci-fi, werewolf sagas, and fan fiction. Popular titles include The Charismatic Charlie Wade and Alpha Asher.
Source: app_metadata
Can I write and publish my own stories on GoodNovel? high
Yes. The app description says anyone can join the Creator Program, earn royalties from chapter reads, and build a fanbase. One user review confirms this feature, stating they like that 'anyone can upload and start their own series.'
Source: app_metadata, user_reviews
How to Use
GoodNovel is a free app offering 500,000+ web novels across genres, where users can read, publish stories, and support authors. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- 1. Download the GoodNovel app from the Google Play Store and open it.
- 2. Browse or search for a book by genre or title (e.g., billionaire romance, werewolf sagas).
- 3. Start reading a story for free; some chapters may require watching ads or spending in-app coins (purchased for $0.10-$199.99 per item).
- 4. To publish your own story, sign up for the Creator Program and upload your chapters through the app.
- 5. Earn coins by completing daily quests and use them to unlock locked chapters or support other authors.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- 500,000+ original books with 1,000+ new chapters daily
- Genres include billionaire romance, urban fantasy, mystery/thriller, sci-fi, werewolf sagas, and fan fiction
- Free coins earned through daily quests
- Bookmark across devices with night mode and customizable fonts
- Creator Program for authors to earn royalties and get editorial support
Based on user complaints about cost and the availability of free coins/ads mentioned in the app description and a 3-star review.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (5 reviews per app), August 03, 2025 to March 07, 2026
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment.
- Only recent_reviews were available, so claims are based on a small, non-stratified sample.
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only.
- No real-world app testing was conducted.
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version.
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Vast library of original stories with daily updates and a supportive author community.
Theme 'Large story library and author community' identified in recent_review #1
Evidence (1)
“I do love the fact that anyone can upload and start their own series. I like the concept of making money, and then using the same to support other authors within the app.”Rating: 4★ February 25, 2026 17 likes - Extremely expensive subscription with very few chapters per dollar spent.
Theme 'High cost per chapter' identified in recent_review #4, #5
Evidence (2)
“if you subscribe to this app for a month it will charge you $40. you only get 2,000 coins for the month. That's about 6 or 7 chapters.”Rating: 1★ February 14, 2026 98 likes“I purchased $40 worth of coins and couldn't get through 1 book.”Rating: 1★ August 03, 2025 933 likes - Previously purchased chapters become relocked, forcing users to pay again to read.
Theme 'Relocked purchased chapters' identified in recent_review #2
Evidence (1)
“says the whole thing is unlocked. But it's not. As you read it's so far relocked 5/28 chapters, and I would ususally read it in a day, been waiting 4 days for daily check in now because I refuse to purchase chapters I ALREADY PURCHASED WITH REAL MONEY.”Rating: 1★ March 07, 2026 16 likes
Cons
- Extremely expensive subscription with very few chapters per dollar spent.
Theme 'High cost per chapter' identified in recent_review #4, #5
Evidence (2)
“if you subscribe to this app for a month it will charge you $40. you only get 2,000 coins for the month. That's about 6 or 7 chapters.”Rating: 1★ February 14, 2026 98 likes“I purchased $40 worth of coins and couldn't get through 1 book.”Rating: 1★ August 03, 2025 933 likes - Previously purchased chapters become relocked, forcing users to pay again to read.
Theme 'Relocked purchased chapters' identified in recent_review #2
Evidence (1)
“says the whole thing is unlocked. But it's not. As you read it's so far relocked 5/28 chapters, and I would ususally read it in a day, been waiting 4 days for daily check in now because I refuse to purchase chapters I ALREADY PURCHASED WITH REAL MONEY.”Rating: 1★ March 07, 2026 16 likes - Chapters are very short (2 pages) with frequent ads, making reading tedious.
Theme 'Short chapters with frequent ads' identified in recent_review #3
Evidence (1)
“A 'chapter' is 2 pages long and then I must watch an ad that takes longer than it took to read the chapter.”Rating: 3★ February 14, 2026 68 likes
Recent Reviews
Amy T
4★I do love the fact that anyone can upload and start their own series. I like the concept of making money, and then using the same to support other authors within the app. I wish there were more purchase options in the lower end. I'd rather spend $5 at a time repeatedly, than $20. Lots of opportunities for bonus credits, although watching videos for bonus only works about 50% of the time. Honestly surprised this time. The app has come a long way and is significantly better than before.
C
1★You can't even enjoy books you PAID FOR it. I read one about a year and a half ago and looped to reread, says the whole thing is unlocked. But it's not. As you read it's so far relocked 5/28 chapters, and I would ususally read it in a day, been waiting 4 days for daily check in now because I refuse to purchase chapters I ALREADY PURCHASED WITH REAL MONEY. Going to just delete the app and cut my losses, reading should be fun, I already paid an insane amount of money to unlock this book.
Catherine Heine
3★The story I am reading is very good. The process is tedious though. A "chapter" is 2 pages long and then I must watch an ad that takes longer than it took to read the chapter. Paying this way is costly. My time is valuable. I deal with this by watching multiple ads while doing other things. simultaneously. like I said, tedious, but doable. Will likely uninstall after I finish the story.
Heather Breyne
1★rip off. if you subscribe to this app for a month it will charge you $40. you only get 2,000 coins for the month. That's about 6 or 7 chapters. so you've been charged an excessive amount for very little. do not buy this app! it is a rip off! also if you don't purchase this app through The Play store or iPhones Play store it is hell to cancel the subscription! Don't do it not worth it!
Jenel Curd
1★Way too expensive!! I purchased $40 worth of coins and couldn't get through 1 book. The book was ok, but it was very frustrating to get through. It had many grammatical errors along with repeated sentences. There's no way this particular story was edited with how many errors there were. It felt like too much filler and not enough substance. I canceled my subscription the same day! Don't waste your time on this platform when there's much better options out there.